by MBC News | May 28, 2015
The federal NDP is on a mission to convince the Harper government to expand the Nutrition North food subsidy program to another 46 remote communities in northern Canada, including five in Saskatchewan. High transportation costs push the price of basic food items to...
by MBC News | May 27, 2015
It has has been 100 years since the first Aboriginal female graduated from the University of Saskatchewan and the school is celebrating that milestone. Annie Maude McKay was born in Fort a la Corne, Saskatchewan in 1892 and began her education at home. She entered the...
by MBC News | May 27, 2015
Last week after his performance at the Roxy Theatre in Saskatoon Jason Chamakese went home but soon began to complain about a headache. During the middle of the night he collapsed twice and was rushed to the Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon. Moments later he...
by MBC News | May 26, 2015
Several paramedics were honoured with service awards Tuesday afternoon in Prince Albert. The event helped kick off Paramedic Services Week in the city, which runs from May 24-30. Trevor Dutchak CEO of Parkland Ambulance says it was great to see the paramedics honoured...
by MBC News | May 26, 2015
A group of students digging through the garbage will mean an extra $1000 for the Churchill High School in La Ronge. The school was one of the winners of the Saskatchewan Environmental Society’s energy conservation contest. Pam Belcher, Education Coordinator for the...
by MBC News | May 26, 2015
The small Nekaneet First Nation southeast of Maple Creek is expanding its horizons to include a small piece of Regina. Last night Regina city council approved plans to allow the band to establish an urban reserve on the city’s northwest outskirts. It will be home to...
by MBC News | May 25, 2015
An inmate who had escaped from the Willow Cree Healing Lodge near Duck Lake has been apprehended. Talion Dillon escaped from the facility on May 14. RCMP say they took Dillon back into custody earlier Saturday morning. Correctional Services Canada is conducting an...
by MBC News | May 25, 2015
The La Ronge Medical Clinic and Harbour Pharmacy will be closed for several months following a recent fire. A fire broke out at the facility over a week ago and caused significant smoke damage. Alternative arrangements have been made while the work is done to re-open...
by MBC News | May 25, 2015
Several wildfires are currently burning in Saskatchewan and the Ministry of Environment says those fires will continue to burn until a weather change offers some relief. Nineteen wildfires are burning around the province with several of those human caused. Curtis Lee...
by MBC News | May 25, 2015
Almost one in four claims for physical and sexual abuse at Indian Residential schools comes from Saskatchewan. The province leads the nation in the number of claims as well as the number of unsettled claims. The total payout nationwide will be in excess of 5...
