by MBC News | Feb 6, 2015
The Wall government is doing some belt tightening of its own in advance of what is expected to be a tight budget because of falling oil revenues. Friday morning Premier Brad Wall announced a wage freeze that will apply to MLAs, senior government officials, Crown...
by MBC News | Feb 6, 2015
The head of the First Nations Bank of Canada says if the Harper government is serious about addressing the infrastructure gap on reserves, it will ensure K-12 education is properly funded in these communities. First Nations Bank of Canada CEO Keith Martell was...
by MBC News | Feb 6, 2015
4 people have been rushed to the hospital following a 3 vehicle collision east of Prince Albert. Police say a black car attempted to pass a grey car on Highway 3 when it collided with a white SUV. The driver and two passengers of the black car and the lone driver of...
by MBC News | Feb 6, 2015
Robert-Falcon Ouellette wants more young Aboriginal people to get involved in politics in terms of both their time and their pocket books. The University of Manitoba professor and program director ran for mayor of Winnipeg last fall and he is currently seeking a...
by MBC News | Feb 6, 2015
Three Aboriginal investment corporations are happy with their partnership that purchased Arctic Beverages in Prince Albert. Athabasca Basin Development, Prince Albert Development Corporation and Paskwayak Business Development all partnered together to purchase the...
by MBC News | Feb 6, 2015
People interested in marketing wild food products in the north have a chance to learn more about the business this Saturday in La Ronge. An event organized by the Saskatchewan Herb and Spice Association will look at foods with commercial potential and include a food...
by MBC News | Feb 5, 2015
The Rural Municipality of Beaver River will be receiving financial support to improve their wastewater infrastructure. The RM will be receiving $267,216 from both the federal and provincial governments. The investment is made possible through the Communities Component...
by MBC News | Feb 5, 2015
Northern Saskatchewan MP Rob Clarke has been cleared of conflict of interest allegations regarding a company he co-owns with a fellow Conservative caucus member. In an email to MBC Radio, a spokesperson for Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Mary Dawson...
by MBC News | Feb 5, 2015
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority has elected a new chair of their board of directors. Chief Reginald Bellerose of the Muskowekan First Nation began serving as chair on Feb. 4. “It’s a prestigious role to accept,” he says. “I feel very fortunate to be able to...
by MBC News | Feb 5, 2015
Saskatchewan Government Relations Minister Jim Reiter says he is shocked at the findings of a government report into the actions of the Rural Municipality of Sherwood, just southeast of Regina. It involves a housing development on a parcel of land owned by the reeve....
