by MBC News | Jan 11, 2018
The announcement of increased funding for Indigenous police forces by the federal government is being celebrated by the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, but the organization still wants more action to be taken. The FSIN noted that the planned investments...
by MBC News | Jan 11, 2018
A candidate vying to become premier of Saskatchewan says he would be interested in developing some type of Northern Affairs Department if selected. Gord Wyant visited La Ronge on Wednesday to speak with local officials and members of the public. Wyant was hosted by...
by MBC News | Jan 11, 2018
The chief of Saskatchewan’s only First Nations police department would like to see the service declared essential, not just a program. File Hills Police Chief, Lennard Busch, was pleased to see the federal government substantially increase funding in a new five-year...
by MBC News | Jan 11, 2018
Nine people are in custody after police in Prince Albert seized a plethora of drugs and firearms when executing a search warrant on Tuesday. Upon entering a residence, officers found a 16-gauge sawed-off shotgun, a .22 sawed-off rifle, a .22 calibre sawed-off rifle, a...
by MBC News | Jan 10, 2018
For the next three months, First Nations communities across Saskatchewan will have free access to advice from professional dietitians. The Dietitians of Canada have partnered with the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch to launch the new Eat Well Saskatchewan...
by MBC News | Jan 10, 2018
The federal government is significantly boosting funding for the First Nations police program. Public Safety Minister, Ralph Goodale, announced a new five-year agreement today that will see a 57 per cent increase between now and 2023. There are two types of policing...
