by MBC News | Aug 14, 2014
A spokesperson for a Saskatchewan-based uranium mining company says they are hopeful a simmering labour dispute at two of its northern operations can be resolved before month’s end. Employees at Cameco’s McArthur River mine and the Key Lake mill have voted 92 per cent...
by MBC News | Aug 14, 2014
A Saskatoon-based rare earth elements mining company continues to restructure its operations in order to cut costs. Great Western Minerals Group released its second quarter results today showing a 31 per cent increase in revenue from $4.3 million to $5.6 million when...
by MBC News | Aug 14, 2014
A new cultural space has been designed at the Pine Grove Correctional Centre in Prince Albert with the goal of promoting healthy lifestyles and encouraging strong cultural and spiritual identities amongst the institution’s female inmates. A blessing ceremony for the...
by MBC News | Aug 14, 2014
Elders, military officials, dignitaries and guests gathered at a Canadian Forces base in Wainwright, Alberta Thursday for the 25th Annual Bold Eagle Graduation program. The summer training program gives participants a taste of military life through a basic...
by MBC News | Aug 13, 2014
Privatizing liquor stores was front and center at this week’s Sask Party caucus retreat, north of Prince Albert. Premier Brad Wall and his caucus are meeting at Elk Ridge Resort to formulate the government’s strategy heading into the fall legislative session. However,...
by MBC News | Aug 13, 2014
A University of Saskatchewan professor says a recent Supreme Court ruling complicates the job of a judge overseeing the Douglas Hales murder trial. Hales is on trial for first-degree murder in the death of 25-year-old Daleen Bosse of Onion Lake Cree Nation who was...
by MBC News | Aug 12, 2014
Prince Albert Mayor Greg Dionne says he has concerns about the Sask Party government’s latest proposal to fund a second bridge in the city. Premier Brad Wall made the announcement yesterday that the provincial government will commit to funding for a second bridge in...
by MBC News | Aug 11, 2014
A second bridge in Prince Albert is closer to becoming a reality. Premier Brad Wall was in Prince Albert Monday morning to confirm the provincial government is committed to funding their share of a second bridge in the city. In a letter to Prince Albert Mayor Greg...
by MBC News | Aug 11, 2014
Yet another twist has occurred in the Douglas Hales murder trial. Hales is on trial for first-degree murder in the death of 25-year-old Daleen Bosse of Onion Lake Cree Nation who was last seen in May 2004. The Saskatoon trial wrapped up at the end of June and Justice...
by MBC News | Aug 11, 2014
A national treaty gathering kicked off Monday at the Treaty 4 grounds in Fort Qu’Appelle. The gathering includes representatives from Treaties 1-11 areas across Canada. Monday’s agenda included an elders gathering and an evening forum for academics to discuss...