by MBC News | Apr 30, 2021
The province now has suicide prevention legislation. On Cumberland MLA Doyle Vermette’s third attempt, he was successful Friday, as the government supported the Bill unopposed and it was assented by LT. Gov. Russ Mirasty. This is a major victory for Vermette who...
by MBC News | Apr 30, 2021
The family of Happy Charles is getting ready to again raise awareness about her disappearance. Next week on May 7 in Prince Albert and on May 9 in La Ronge car parades are planned. Charles hasn’t been seen since April 3, 2017, she was last seen in Prince Albert....
by MBC News | Apr 28, 2021
A new report indicates that youth suicide in the province for 2020 was down. However, injuries from self-harm or suicide attempts remained relatively the same. The Saskatchewan Child and Youth Advocate’s Annual Report states there were two suicides reported to her...
by MBC News | Apr 28, 2021
The Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) has elected their next chief. Karen Bird, who is from the community of Southend/Reindeer Lake has been elected to succeed Peter Beatty, who did not seek re-election. Bird finished ahead of five other candidates who were seeking...
by MBC News | Apr 27, 2021
Work is continuing to get northern residents vaccinated against COVID-19. Dr. Nnamdi Ndubuka, medical health officer for the Northern Inter Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) said so far the vaccine roll out is going well. Ndubuka explained some locations are having more...
by MBC News | Apr 26, 2021
Meadow Lake RCMP are warning the public to be on the lookout for a dangerous suspect who escaped from police custody on Monday. RCMP say 23-year-old Chris Ernest fled from police at the Meadow Lake courthouse around noon. He is charged with possession of a weapon...
