by MBC News | Mar 18, 2015
The jury at a coroner’s inquest into the death of an inmate at the Prince Albert Correctional Centre has given out 6 recommendations. John Bob Glen Custer, committed suicide at the facility in November, 2013. The 19 year-old was facing a second degree murder charge...
by MBC News | Mar 17, 2015
The federal government says an action plan is required by all First Nations who have not yet complied with the First Nations Financial Transparency Act. The government sent out letters on Tuesday stating the bands have 15 days to develop a written action plan that...
by MBC News | Mar 17, 2015
Cameco and Creative Kids Saskatchewan have announced a new partnership to increase opportunities for cultural programming in northern Saskatchewan. A three year investment of $90 thousand dollars will be used to set up the Cameco Creative Kids Northern Cultural Fund...
by MBC News | Mar 17, 2015
A coroner’s inquest jury has heard testimony that a 19-year-old murder suspect was not checked on once on the night he died. John Bob Glen Custer committed suicide at the Prince Albert Correctional Centre in 2013. An inquest into his death is taking place in...
by MBC News | Mar 17, 2015
Points Athabasca Contracting has been awarded the contract for the turn-key design, supply and installation of two solar power generation systems in Saskatchewan’s Far North. The contract was awarded by the First Nations Power Authority and the work will be done...
by MBC News | Mar 17, 2015
The Agency Chiefs Tribal Council Community Justice Program has been awarded $147,734 in funding over the next two years. The program supports the development and delivery of alternative justice measures for both youth and adults in the Big River, Pelican Lake, and...
by MBC News | Mar 17, 2015
Canada-wide arrest warrants have been issued for two people wanted in Saskatoon’s most recent homicide — including a known gang member. Twenty-eight-year-old Michael James Robertson and 27-year-old Nicole Ashley Paddy are being sought by police in...
by MBC News | Mar 16, 2015
Testimony at the coroner’s inquest into the death of 19-year-old John Bob Glen Custer has heard his death was ruled a suicide. His body was found on November 24, 2013 by staff at the Prince Albert Correctional Centre. Custer had been remanded at the facility on...
by MBC News | Mar 16, 2015
The federal government announced close to half a million dollars in support to help people struggling with homelessness in Saskatoon on Monday. The money will be distributed to support initiatives at the Saskatoon Indian and Métis Friendship Centre and Lighthouse...
by MBC News | Mar 16, 2015
A march to mark the International Day Against Police Brutality wound its way through the streets of Regina yesterday. The Saskatchewan Coalition Against Racism was one of the organizers of the protest. Coalition spokesman Bob Hughes says many in Regina have had bad...
