by MBC News | Jan 31, 2013
A local chief says the far north of Saskatchewan could see more demonstrations if the federal government fails to take action on roads and infrastructure. Hatchet Lake First Nation Chief Bart Tsannie says the band’s people need an all-weather road network as soon as...
by MBC News | Jan 31, 2013
Saskatchewan’s minister for rural health visited communities in northeastern Saskatchewan yesterday. Randy Weekes met with village officials and medical staff from Cumberland House and Creighton. He says challenges of distance, assisted living and getting specialists...
by MBC News | Jan 31, 2013
An Ontario court ruling has given Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation access to millions of additional documents. The federal government had been trying to block the TRC’s access to these documents, housed in the Library and Archives Canada, but today Ontario’s Superior...
by MBC News | Jan 31, 2013
Dozens of First Nations in the province can expect better Internet service and more extensive coverage – it is just not clear how long it will take to get this service. Today, SaskTel announced a $400 million investment to create a new high-speed data network...
by MBC News | Jan 30, 2013
Liberal leadership hopeful Justin Trudeau met with a handful of chiefs from the Prince Albert Grand Council yesterday. Some of the topics raised included the treaty-process facing the Dakota people and problems negotiating with the federal government. Speaking after...
by MBC News | Jan 30, 2013
Father Gamache Memorial School at Fond Du Lac First Nation will be closed for a third straight day today. The school was shut down on Monday after a strong chlorine smell made its way through the heating system. Saskatchewan Environment Provincial Hazmat Co-ordinator...
by MBC News | Jan 30, 2013
The manager of the Oriented Strand Board mill in Meadow Lake says the mill may invest in infrared cameras after a fire temporarily shut down the facility. Around 3 a.m. on Jan. 18, a fire started in the bulk-storage unit located beside the main building. Mill manager...
by MBC News | Jan 30, 2013
Liberal leadership candidate Justin Trudeau was in Saskatchewan today. The Liberal MP made stops in Saskatoon and Prince Albert and will travel to Yorkton tomorrow. Speaking to reporters in Saskatoon, Trudeau says he is proud of how his party has stood behind the Idle...
by MBC News | Jan 30, 2013
Idle No More rallies took place in Prince Albert and Regina yesterday as part of a global day of action. Around 50 people attended a round dance at the Gateway Mall in Prince Albert. They started off at MP Randy Hoback’s office, marched through the downtown and...
by MBC News | Jan 30, 2013
The Conference Board of Canada says mining in northern Saskatchewan is expected to double by 2020. The agency says real mining production is forecast to double from $190 million in 2011 to $388 million in 2020. The conference board says gold projects in La Ronge and...
