by MBC News | Oct 25, 2016
Dr. James Irvine and Lac La Ronge Chief Tammy Cook-Searson. Suicide is a tough topic, but leaders in the north know they can’t afford to avoid talking about it. This month, four girls have taken their lives in northern Saskatchewan. Two of the girls were from...
by MBC News | Oct 25, 2016
NDP’s Advanced Education Critic Warren McCall during Tuesday’s sitting of the Legislative Assembly The province’s NDP opposition party is once again questioning the government’s decision to consolidate funding to the Northern Teacher’s...
by MBC News | Oct 25, 2016
Former Ice Wolves Head Coach/GM Shawn Martin. Photo courtesy of Facebook. Former La Ronge Ice Wolves Head Coach and GM Shawn Martin is speaking out just days after being fired from the SJHL team. Martin said today in an exclusive interview with MBC Radio that he’s a...
by MBC News | Oct 25, 2016
Val Napoleon, University of Victoria’s Indigenous Law Research Unit director. Photo Courtesy newsroom.carleton.ca A well-researched Aboriginal justice professor is dubious that Canadian courts offer long-term solutions to First Nations disputes. This comes after...
by MBC News | Oct 25, 2016
Sod turning on the Pasqua First Nation. Photo by Manfred Joehnck. The Pasqua First Nation, about 70 kilometers northeast of Regina, will soon be home to a culture and youth centre, as a result of new funding by Indigenous Affairs Canada. Sod turning for...
by MBC News | Oct 25, 2016
People gather at the Sharing the Wisdom Conference on HIV/AIDS rates in the province. Photo by Joel Willick The Government of Saskatchewan is seeking community input in the development of a multi-year plan to reduce HIV and AIDS rates in the province. Several...
