by MBC News | Dec 20, 2013
The international community is where one Winnipeg writer thinks First Nations should turn to — in order to force the government to change the status quo. Don Marks says the Canadian government frequently tries to craft an image of itself as being a kind and...
by MBC News | Dec 20, 2013
A national business group says there needs to be better supports for Aboriginal workers leaving remote communities. The suggestion is contained in a new report by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. It says the transition might be easier for those reserve-residents...
by MBC News | Dec 20, 2013
A caribou expert says hoof-rot may possibly have impacted the Beverly and Qamanirjuaq Caribou herds. Ross Thompson is the executive director of the management board that advocates for the herds. He says community members noticed the problem over the past couple of...
by MBC News | Dec 20, 2013
People driving through La Ronge will notice a change in the speed limit along a stretch of Highway 2 and 102. New signs have been put up indicating a reduction from 80 km/h to 60 km/h. Saskatchewan Highways spokesperson Mark Rathwell says the reduction followed a...
by MBC News | Dec 20, 2013
People driving through La Ronge will notice a change in the speed limit along a stretch of Highway 2 and 102. New signs have been put up indicating a reduction from 80 km/h to 60 km/h. Saskatchewan Highways spokesperson Mark Rathwell says the reduction followed a...
by MBC News | Dec 19, 2013
The 18 Wheels of Christmas rolled into the Saskatoon Food Bank on Thursday. The Rosenau Transport semi was on hand to drop off food and money just in time for the holiday season. Saskatoon Food Bank Executive Director Laurie O’Connor says it was a good day for the...
by MBC News | Dec 19, 2013
Three people are facing various charges after a home invasion and fire Wednesday in Deschambault Lake. Police say the suspects broke into a home around 6 p.m. and assaulted two people with a pellet gun. A third person was also stabbed and taken to Flin Flon hospital...
by MBC News | Dec 19, 2013
There was a big void and heavy hearts at the North Central Family Centre in Regina Thursday. A man who made a big difference in the lives of underprivileged and often neglected children and their families has passed away. Ivan Amichand died of a heart attack on Monday...
by MBC News | Dec 19, 2013
Defence lawyer Darren Winegarden says he hopes his client can get the help he needs while in prison. In a Saskatoon courtroom Thursday morning, twenty-three-year-old Ryan Dalton Kelly Bear was sentenced to nine years in a federal penitentiary for attempting to stab...
by MBC News | Dec 19, 2013
Saskatchewan has received a “medium” grade from the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society for its efforts to conserve woodland caribou. In a release, the society says the province — along with Manitoba and the NWT — has made welcome progress in...