by MBC News | Nov 21, 2011
A familiar moustache in Saskatchewan is about to be shaved off as part of “Movember”. Metis Nation – Saskatchewan president Robert Doucette, who has sported facial hair for the past 30 years, says he is ready to do his part to battle prostate cancer...
by MBC News | Nov 18, 2011
A mining official says a federal draft recovery strategy for woodland caribou could effectively “shut down” economic and social development in northern Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan Mining Association executive director Pam Schwann says Ottawa has concluded...
by MBC News | Nov 18, 2011
The person charged with manslaughter in the death of a La Ronge man last winter has had the charge against him stayed. The charge was laid against 23-year-old Corey Alexander Clarke in February 2010. The body of a 40-year-old man had been found on a road on the...
by MBC News | Nov 18, 2011
A La Ronge woman has received a fine and probation for her part in a fatal hit-and-run from last year. On October 9th, 19-year-old Sheena Billette was arrested after the death of Carl Lance Smith of Pinehouse. The 21-year-old man was hit by a vehicle while walking...
by MBC News | Nov 18, 2011
An inmate at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary says he worries the Stephen Harper government’s so-called “tough on crime” legislation could lead to increased tensions at the jail. Richard Leber is a spokesman for the inmate welfare committee at the...
by MBC News | Nov 18, 2011
Saskatchewan New Democrats are assembling in Regina tomorrow to pick an interim leader. Athabasca MLA Buckley Belanger says he will not be letting his name stand for the interim position. However, Belanger says he is mulling over the possibility of running for...
by MBC News | Nov 18, 2011
A motion was passed in the House of Commons yesterday calling on the government to take action to fix the poor quality of drinking water on reserves. The motion was introduced by Liberal Leader Bob Rae, and agreed to by the Tories and the NDP. It requires the...
by MBC News | Nov 18, 2011
A second person has been implicated in the killing of a teenager in Prince Albert. This morning in Prince Albert Provincial Court, a 16-year-old male appeared on a charge of possessing a weapon dangerous to the public and a breach of an undertaking. His case was...
by MBC News | Nov 18, 2011
RCMP say an investigation into an apparent hunting accident near Meadow Lake should be wrapped up today or tomorrow. Police, ambulance and conservation officers were called to the scene — about 65 kilometres south of Meadow Lake near the Moose Country...
by MBC News | Nov 18, 2011
A man from Porcupine Plain has been found guilty of catching protected fish from Tobin Lake. Gerald Campeau was fined $2,500. As well, for two years, he must also report any fishing activity — including fishing done under Treaty rights. Ministry of Environment...
