by MBC News | Oct 22, 2014
Prince Albert police are using both aircraft and boats in an attempt to locate Timothy Charlette. The 27-year-old Charlette was reported missing on Oct. 11, the same day as Beatrice Adam. Adam’s body was found in the North Saskatchewan River on Oct. 12. Police say...
by MBC News | Oct 22, 2014
The second annual Northern Opportunities Forum kicked off Tuesday on a La Ronge-area reserve. It is being hosted at the Lac La Ronge Indian Band’s Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre. The conference features workshops on business growth and numerous presentations....
by MBC News | Oct 22, 2014
The Saskatoon Police have suspended an officer as the result of an alleged attempt to obstruct justice. Police say Constable Steven Nelson, a nine-year veteran of the force, is accused of being involved in the disappearance of a victim statement. The alleged...
by MBC News | Oct 22, 2014
RCMP have issued an arrest warrant for Craig Bryan McDonald of Montreal Lake. Police say the 22-year-old McDonald is wanted for two counts of assault, resisting arrest, possession of a dangerous weapon with a purpose and several other charges. McDonald is described as...
by MBC News | Oct 22, 2014
The chief of the Buffalo River Dene Nation will not have a criminal record after appearing in court last week. Lance Byhette was facing one count of assault and another count of being intoxicated on the reserve. The charges were laid after a disturbance at a home on...
by MBC News | Oct 22, 2014
The Assembly of First Nations embarked on a major education program earlier this year, in an attempt to explain the program and encourage people to apply. AFN personal credit liaison officer Shannon Payne says it has been an uphill battle trying to explain the...
by MBC News | Oct 22, 2014
Another call is being made for a national inquiry into missing and murdered Aboriginal women. The latest call is coming from the Fourth Annual National Aboriginal Women’s Summit in Nova Scotia. In addition to violence against Aboriginal women and girls, the conference...
by MBC News | Oct 22, 2014
Waste Reduction Week is reminding everyone to reduce, reuse and recycle. The event is organized by the Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council. Council spokesperson Joanne Fedyk says “reduce” may be the most important part of recycling. “The more you can reduce the...
by MBC News | Oct 21, 2014
Prince Albert police are putting additional resources into the ongoing search for a man who went missing the same day as Beatrice Adam. Adam’s body was found in the North Saskatchewan River on Oct. 12. Police say Timothy Charlette is believed to have been with Adam at...
by MBC News | Oct 20, 2014
A First Nations energy company is part of a new project that will bring solar energy to southwestern Saskatchewan. The First Nations Power Authority has teamed up with Lockheed Martin in a demonstration project that will provide solar energy to Home Inn & Suites...