by MBC News | Nov 19, 2014
Saskatchewan’s advocate for children and youth has joined his provincial counterparts in calling on the federal government to take a more active role to reduce the high number of Aboriginal children that end up in the care of social services. Bob Pringle says it is a...
by MBC News | Nov 19, 2014
Students from across the province gathered in Saskatoon Wednesday for an anti-bullying forum. The forum is one of the recommendations outlined in the Saskatchewan Action Plan to Address Bullying and Cyberbullying. Saskatoon Sask Party MLA Rob Norris, one of the...
by MBC News | Nov 19, 2014
A few rural areas in northern Saskatchewan will see an increase in their SaskTel network bandwidth by the end of the year. The Crown corporation recently announced it will be adding capacity to its 4G wireless network in 111 rural communities in the province. La...
by MBC News | Nov 19, 2014
The province is getting tough on hunters who don’t follow the rules. The provincial government introduced a number of changes to the wildlife act Tuesday including a lifetime licence ban for hunters who have three separate wildlife convictions. Environment Minister...
by MBC News | Nov 18, 2014
One man was killed as the result of a fatal collision near the Kawacatoose First Nation Monday night. Police were responding to a complaint of two possible drunk drivers around 6:30 p.m. when the collision ocurred. They say a Pontiac Grand Prix lost control on a curve...
by MBC News | Nov 18, 2014
Saskatchewan snowmobilers should expect to pay a little more on their registration fees over the next few years. The Saskatchewan Snowmobile Association signed a new contract with the government that will see registration fees increase by $10 a year for the next four...
by MBC News | Nov 18, 2014
The NDP opposition is calling for an inquest into the apparent freezing death of a Saskatoon man. The body of 42-year-old Jerry Peequaquat was found inside the cab of an abandoned semi-trailer tractor unit parked in a Saskatoon alley over the weekend. He was homeless...
by MBC News | Nov 18, 2014
A 31-year-old man accused of attempted murder and kidnapping has pleaded not guilty. Kevin Henderson, of the Beardy’s and Okemasis First Nation, made the plea Tuesday morning in a Prince Albert courtroom. The charges stem from an incident this past July in Montreal...
by MBC News | Nov 18, 2014
The Gold Eagle Casino in North Battleford is expanding. Plans are in the works to expand the 34,000 square foot facility by another 5,000 square feet. Construction is already underway with a completion date set for early 2015. Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority...
by MBC News | Nov 18, 2014
A new survey shows the University of Saskatchewan has some work to do when it comes to campus relations with Aboriginal students. The survey shows Indigenous students are more likely to feel less comfortable or safe on campus than non-Aboriginal students. Vice-provost...
