by MBC News | May 15, 2013
A rollover near the Big River First Nation has claimed two lives. RCMP say they were called out to Highway 793 around 7:30 this morning. Sergeant Lyle Korczak says it was too late however, to help the people inside: “When we arrived on scene we were there with...
by MBC News | May 15, 2013
China is one of the world’s fastest growing economies and Canadian First Nations want in on the action. Aboriginal-China business partnerships was one of the topics of discussion Wednesday at the Saskatchewan Forum 2013 in Saskatoon. David Porter, CEO of the First...
by MBC News | May 15, 2013
It’s a full house at the 10th annual Aboriginal Diabetes Conference in Prince Albert. Hundreds of people are on hand to hear the latest thoughts and presentations about the disease and how to manage it. Attendees are hearing how junk food and a lack of healthy...
by MBC News | May 15, 2013
A new project for the homeless could soon be created in North Battleford. City council voted this week to buy two vacant lots downtown for a pocket housing project. People who are homeless or at risk of being homeless could live there and get help learning how to do...
by MBC News | May 15, 2013
Aboriginal people who are living with diabetes can get a lot of information about the disease today in Prince Albert. The Saskatchewan chapter of the Canadian Diabetes Association is holding its 10th annual Aboriginal gathering at the Exhibition Centre. Organizer Brie...
by MBC News | May 15, 2013
Saskatchewan’s Provincial Disaster Assistance Program is coming under fresh fire. Just weeks after several First Nations criticized it, the Opposition NDP is following suit. Severe flooding hit the province in 2011, but several First Nations say they still...