by MBC News | Sep 25, 2014
The Prince Albert YWCA has been given an award of merit for its outstanding work in the community. The award was given to the shelter on Monday night by the City of Prince Albert. Shelter manager Edna Bruce says the organization is pleased to be appreciated for all...
by MBC News | Sep 24, 2014
The head of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations says he is extremely disappointed with Canada’s remarks at the 2014 World Conference on Indigenous Peoples. The United Nations General Assembly adopted an outcome document to monitor the progress on...
by MBC News | Sep 24, 2014
The chief of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band is not backing down in her demands for an apology and tough disciplinary action against an RCMP member who allegedly made a racist posting on Facebook. Chief Tammy Cook-Searson had a chance to discuss the matter with the north...
by MBC News | Sep 24, 2014
SIAST has a new name to go along with its ever-changing role as an educational institution. The college will now be known as Saskatchewan Polytechnic reflecting its evolution into research and degree granting status. With the name change comes a bold new logo and...
by MBC News | Sep 24, 2014
A Prince Albert event on Wednesday focused on promoting healthy lifestyle choices. The annual SIAST Health Fair took place at the Woodland Campus and featured various displays on blood services, physiotherapy, dental services and nutrition. Parkland Health Region...
by MBC News | Sep 24, 2014
The wild rice harvest continues across northern Saskatchewan and should be wrapping up in the next two weeks. The crop had a slow start with the late spring. Since then, strong winds and rainfall have also had a negative impact on the plants. La Ronge consultant Bill...
by MBC News | Sep 23, 2014
A Regina lawyer is considering options after the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal dismissed an application to overturn the dangerous offender designation of Andy Peekeekoot. Bob Hrycan says he is dismayed by the decision and may ask the Supreme Court of Canada to hear the...
by MBC News | Sep 22, 2014
Saskatoon police are advising the public of a dangerous synthetic drug being sold in the city as Oxycontin 80. Investigators believe the recent overdose deaths of two men in their 20’s were caused by the pills. The two men died one day apart, but were known to...
by MBC News | Sep 22, 2014
A judge has decided to re-open the Douglas Hales murder trial. The defence in the case had argued for a mistrial after a recent Supreme Court ruling called into question what evidence can be used from a Mr. Big sting operation. A Mr. Big operation was relied upon by...
by MBC News | Sep 22, 2014
SaskPower has been recognized for its work with the Aboriginal community. It has been awarded Silver Status by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business. Silver status was awarded to only three other companies in Canada last year. The designation is based on four...
