by MBC News | Jun 3, 2013
Fish, moose-meat and the musical band “C-weed” will all be on the menu this week at a special event in Pinehouse. Today is the first full day of the Northern Saskatchewan Elders Gathering at the community hall. Elders will spend the week discussing issues...
by MBC News | Jun 3, 2013
Weak prices in gold, potash, uranium and base metals could pose a problem for exploration efforts down the road according to a mineral expert in the province. Scott McHardy works for the Saskatchewan Mining Association. He says 2007 was a banner year for mineral...
by MBC News | May 31, 2013
Cameco CEO Tim Gitzel says he’s pleased with the signing of a new agreement between the company and the English River First Nation. Gitzel says the deal is worth $600 million in the first ten years and will provide jobs and spin-off opportunities for local...
by MBC News | May 31, 2013
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band is mourning the loss of its oldest resident. Elder Jeannie Amelik Roberts passed away yesterday at the age of 110. A resident of Stanley Mission, Roberts was known for her gentle nature and willingness to help anyone in need. She was born...
by MBC News | May 31, 2013
There has been a major drug and weapons bust on the Little Black Bear First Nation in Southeast Saskatchewan. RCMP executed a search warrant on a home on the reserve yesterday and seized a large amount of marijuana and 15 guns. 41 year old Trent Bellegarde is facing...
by MBC News | May 31, 2013
An apartment building in Prince Albert has been renovated into an affordable-housing unit. The 17-unit building is located in the 300 block of River Street west. Nearly $500,000 was spent fixing up bathrooms, putting in new kitchen cabinets, painting and replacing the...