by MBC News | Oct 28, 2011
The English River First Nation has elected a former chief to once again lead the band. Alfred Dawatsare, who was last chief in 2003, defeated two other candidates in yesterday’s band election. He takes over from Ralph Paul, who decided against running for...
by MBC News | Oct 28, 2011
A Sturgeon Lake man accused of manslaughter has been released from custody. Friday morning at provincial court in Prince Albert, 29 year-old Dexter Ermine was granted a 500-dollar cash recognizance. Members of his family sat in the gallery while the decision was...
by MBC News | Oct 28, 2011
Nearly half the province’s schools are expected to take part in a provincial student election next week. On November 3rd and 4th students in 334 schools will be voting for the provincial MLA they most want to see representing their region. Schools from Black Lake,...
by MBC News | Oct 28, 2011
A play that was banned on the Poundmaker First Nation last spring is about to be made into a movie. Antigone is the product of two Poundmaker First Nation residents. Deanne Kasokeo wrote it in 1998 by adapting an old Greek play. Floyd Favel produced it. Favel says his...
by MBC News | Oct 28, 2011
The Committee for Future Generations says it has signed up even more people who want to see the concept of nuclear waste storage effectively banned in the province. The group sent out a news release today saying it has collected over ten thousand signatures on its...
by MBC News | Oct 28, 2011
The top young entrepreneurs from Canada are meeting in France next week–and the owner of Saskatoon-based Neechie Gear is one of them. Kendal Netmaker says he was chosen from 150 applicants to join a team of 31 Canadians for the G20 Young Entrepreneur Summit....
by MBC News | Oct 27, 2011
A decision by Ottawa to install an artwork of stained glass in honour of the Residential Schools Legacy is being met with approval by a native group. The Assembly of First Nations says the move, announced this morning by Aboriginal Affairs Minister John Duncan,...
by MBC News | Oct 27, 2011
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission is holding its third National Event this week in Halifax Commissioner Marie Wilson of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission says they have made some changes at their National Events to allow more time for survivors who...
by MBC News | Oct 27, 2011
A ruling handed down in a Creighton court-room this month has exonerated a northern man from a charge of impaired driving. Back on November 30th of last year a cab driver in Creighton spotted a truck driving erratically around 9:00 in the morning. The truck was...
by MBC News | Oct 27, 2011
The Metis Nation-Saskatchewan is putting out the call for people interested in gathering information about northern cemeteries. The names and locations collected will become part of the Genealogical and Archival Centre. MNS Genealogist Tammy Vallee says the main area...
