by MBC News | Dec 8, 2023
A new herd of bison has officially began on historic Metis lands near Batoche. Last year, Parks Canada and the Metis Nation-Saskatchewan struck a deal to relocate 25 bison from a herd on Grasslands National Park. The government announced Friday morning that the...
by bryanorthner | Dec 7, 2023
The first degree murder trial of Bernie Herman is now finished hearing evidence. The last person to take the stand at King’s Bench Court in Prince Albert Thursday was the accused, who told the court that the victim Braden Herman was abusive and that the sexual...
by Jenna Smith | Dec 7, 2023
The five-year Historic Master Consulting Agreement will see Ya’ thi Néné Lands and Resources (YNLR) as the initial point of engagement required for SaskPower projects in the Athabasca Basin. The work SaskPower typically undertakes in the north includes vegetation...
by bryanorthner | Dec 7, 2023
Bernie Herman took the stand at his own first degree murder trial Thursday at King’s Bench Court in Prince Albert. The former RCMP officer is charged with shooting and killing Braden Herman in an isolated area of Little Red River Park in May of 2021. During his...
by bryanorthner | Dec 7, 2023
(Screenshot of Cindy Woodhouse taking her Oath of Office. CPAC) Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Vice Chief David Pratt has conceded to Cindy Woodhouse of Manitoba for National Chief of the Assembly of First Nation. Pratt trailed Woodhouse through six-rounds...
by Joel Willick | Dec 7, 2023
The City of Saskatoon held a celebratory ceremony Thursday afternoon to mark the unveiling of the first miyo-wahkohtowin Road signs. The road was renamed from John A. Macdonald road earlier this year. Macdonald, Canada’s first prime minister, played a...
by MBC News | Dec 6, 2023
UPDATE: 11PM The crowning of a new National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations will have to wait until Thursday. Delegates will begin voting at 11AM Eastern time, as Cindy Woodhouse, nor David Pratt secured the required 60 percent of votes from registered...
by MBC News | Dec 6, 2023
On December 1st 2023, Maple Creek RCMP received a report of a missing 23-year-old man, Byron Watson. Byron Watson was last seen Sunday November 26th 2023 in Maple Creek Saskatchewan on Lonsdale Street. Since he was reported missing, Maple Creek RCMP have been checking...
by MBC News | Dec 6, 2023
1109 bridges cover indigenous health – Dr. Janet Tootoosis stands for a photo under the medicine wheel ceiling at the Gordon Oakes Centre on the University of Saskatchewan campus. Photo taken in Saskatoon, Sask. on Tuesday, November 7 2023. (Michelle Berg /...
by MBC News | Dec 6, 2023
The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan have announced the investment of over $13.5 million for nine infrastructure projects across the province. These projects are aimed to support communities, enhance green infrastructure, and promote sustainability....