by MBC News | Jun 26, 2013
There are some striking facts about Aboriginal education in a new report. The numbers are taken from the National Household Survey carried out in 2011. It found that almost half of Aboriginal people had at least a trade certificate or college diploma in 2011. Of those...
by MBC News | Jun 26, 2013
A 39-year-old woman from the Keeseekoose First Nation has been remanded in custody until July 5 on murder charges. Tania Quewezance is facing a charge of second-degree murder in connection with the death of 35-year-old Blaine Allen Fiddler of Runnymede, Saskatchewan....
by MBC News | Jun 26, 2013
It is a first in Canada. The province’s Ministry of Justice is partnering with the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Saskatchewan branch to help serious violent offenders with chronic mental illness. Dave Nelson, the executive director of the...
by MBC News | Jun 25, 2013
The evacuation of Cumberland House is now complete, but the worst is yet to come for the northeast Saskatchewan community. Flood waters from Alberta are still making their way to the community and it will be at least two weeks before they can go back home. The North...
by MBC News | Jun 25, 2013
It’s only been a few days since Cumberland House residents were evacuated from their homes as part of flooding precautions, but already a few that are staying in Prince Albert are trying to find work. The reason behind the job search is simple – money. Susan...
by MBC News | Jun 25, 2013
High water flows in northeastern Saskatchewan are forcing SaskPower to take preemptive emergency measures. The electrical utility says much higher inflows than usual into its Nipawin and EB Campbell hydroelectric stations may force it to close the spillway gates on...