by MBC News | Sep 25, 2013
Officials at the Little Pine First Nation are moving ahead with plans to develop a casino and convention centre in Lloydminster. Chief Wayne Semaganis says the band purchased a large piece of land on the east side of the city. He says that was the first step in a...
by MBC News | Sep 25, 2013
United Nations Special Rapporteur on Indigenous Issues James will have the opportunity to get a first-hand look at some of the areas Metis people are trying to gain traction on when he visits Canada next month. James Anaya will be sitting down for a meeting with Metis...
by MBC News | Sep 25, 2013
Regina’s Agribition building was the land of opportunity for Aboriginal job seekers today. More than 100 booths from dozens of companies and organizations were set up to encourage prospects to get trained, and get working. This is the second year for the All...
by MBC News | Sep 25, 2013
The Saskatchewan Wild Rice Council says the industry seems to be on the upswing despite a poor harvest in some parts of the province. Council chairman Lynn Riese says the eastern and western parts of northern Saskatchewan had good conditions for wild rice, but the...
by MBC News | Sep 25, 2013
North American Fur Auctions is predicting another good year for trappers and the fur industry. Company spokesperson Dave Bewick says China was responsible for much of this year’s solid numbers, purchasing about 70% of his firm’s inventory. He says the...
by MBC News | Sep 24, 2013
Saskatchewan RCMP believe a man wanted for a multi-million dollar theft from the Whitecap Dakota First Nation has managed to flee the country. Sgt. Matt Peggs is not saying what, if any, progress has been made in tracking down Hugo Gallegos other than the...