by MBC News | Feb 13, 2012
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission has begun to record statements from residential school survivors in Pelican Narrows. Willie Littlechild is representing the commission at the two-day event. This morning, he listened to David Roger Bear tell his story of being...
by MBC News | Feb 13, 2012
The Saskatchewan Watershed Authority says there could be normal spring runoff this year, depending on how much more snow falls this winter. Authority spokesperson Dale Hjertaas says the level of Lac La Ronge is still nearly half-a-metre higher than average. Hjertaas...
by MBC News | Feb 13, 2012
A man wanted in connection to a homicde in Fort Qu’Appelle in December has been taken into custody. RCMP say 20-year-old Kelfert Wayne Watetch was arrested without incident by police in Regina late Saturday night. Watetch had been wanted by the RCMP for second...
by MBC News | Feb 13, 2012
A Saskatchewan MP says he thinks cuts are coming to the Department of Aboriginal Affairs. Liberal Ralph Goodale says despite some conciliatory tones that came out of the recent summit between First Nations leaders and the Prime Minister, the overall sentiment is that...
by MBC News | Feb 13, 2012
A caribou expert says he thinks a made-in-Saskatchewan approach may make the most sense when it comes to protecting caribou in the province. Gord Vaadeland is the director of the Saskatchewan branch of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society. Vaadeland feels there...
by MBC News | Feb 13, 2012
The incumbent chief at the Peter Chapman First Nation has been re-elected to another term. Robert Head won a general election on Friday. He will be joined on council by newcomers Roger Whitehead and Val Whitehead and incumbent councillors Bryan Whitehead and Bryan...
by MBC News | Feb 10, 2012
The province has announced some new northern housing projects. 10 new home ownership units have been announced for Pinehouse. They will be implemented through the development of a local homeownership program. Social Services Minister June Draude says she’s pleased...
by MBC News | Feb 10, 2012
More details are known about a northern man who was found unconscious near a Saskatoon landfill. Norvil Olson, who has been living in Prince Albert, remains in critical condition and is unable to communicate with investigators. Right now authorities are trying to...
by MBC News | Feb 10, 2012
Cameco is reporting strong financial results in its latest quarterly report. Uranium production is three percent higher than initially planned. The company is reporting a 45% spike in revenue from the recent quarter, up to December 31st, compared to the same time...
by MBC News | Feb 10, 2012
The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations is giving a failing grade to a report on education. This week a three-member panel that was endorsed by the Assembly of First Nations handed in a list of recommendations on how to improve education at the reserve level....
