by MBC News | Apr 18, 2013
The NDP opposition says the government is downloading forest fire fighting costs onto the backs of cash strapped northern municipalities. During question period in the legislature this afternoon, Saskatoon MLA Cathy Sproule accused the Saskatchewan Party of making...
by MBC News | Apr 18, 2013
The NDP opposition is accusing the Saskatchewan Party government of compromising the safety of northern residents saying the province is ignoring much-needed upgrades to roads. During question period in the legislature on Wednesday, northern NDP MLA Buckley Belanger...
by MBC News | Apr 17, 2013
First Nations and Metis groups will reap the benefits of a profitable year for the Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation. It had a profit of $52.6 million last year. Half of that money will go to the First Nations Trust, community initiative funds and the Metis Development...
by MBC News | Apr 17, 2013
A chief and band council are being elected today on the Mosquito-Grizzly Bear’s Head-Lean Man First Nation near the Battlefords. There are five men in the running for chief and more than 30 people are running for council. The election was called after...
by MBC News | Apr 17, 2013
One of the largest bands in the province will elect a new chief today. The Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation has been led over the last six years by outgoing chief Darrell McCallum, who has opted not to seek re-election. Former chief Harold Linklater and long-time band...
by MBC News | Apr 16, 2013
Representatives of the First Nations University of Canada traveled to eastern Canada this week to present the Elder Ken Goodwill Memorial Award. This year, eight students from Ontario’s New Credit First Nation finished first in the Wiseman Mathematics Contest....
