by MBC News | Aug 10, 2011
Survivors Don’t Have to Provide Witnesses: Lawyer Friday, February 25, 2011 at 13:58 A lawyer wants residential school survivors who were abused to know they don’t need the same proof they would need in court. Montreal lawyer Rainbow Miller gave that...
by MBC News | Aug 10, 2011
MACSI Treatment Centre Reopens after Renos Friday, February 25, 2011 at 13:56 Today the Saskatoon treatment centre of MACSI reopened its doors after undergoing $125,000 worth of renovations last year, most of which was done by its employees. The 15-bed facility...
by MBC News | Aug 10, 2011
New Method for Shipping Food North Friday, February 25, 2011 at 13:54 The North West Company is working on a new method of shipping food to northern communities after changes in government subsidies. Under the new Nutrition North Canada program, the Indian and...
by MBC News | Aug 10, 2011
Wild Rice Insurance Will Remain Similar in 2011 Friday, February 25, 2011 at 13:45 Don’t expect any major changes to wild-rice insurance this year. Cam Swan, the general manager of the province’s crop insurance program, says 2011 will look much the...
by MBC News | Aug 10, 2011
AFN Opposes Policing Cut Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 13:35 The Assembly of First Nations says it is opposed to a projected 19% cutback for First Nations policing in this year’s federal budget. National Chief Shawn Atleo says communities are already...
by MBC News | Aug 10, 2011
FSIN Turns 65 Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 13:33 Anniversary celebrations took place at Wanuskewin Heritage Park today as the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations marks 65 years of protecting treaty rights. The FSIN’s predecessor, the Union of...
by MBC News | Aug 10, 2011
Extreme Winds Force Teams to Drop Out Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 13:30 Bitterly cold winds are taking their toll on teams in the Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race between Prince Albert and La Ronge. Four teams have had to drop out along the way – mushers...
by MBC News | Aug 10, 2011
Pinehouse Man Facing Drug Charges Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 13:29 A 35-year-old Prince Albert man is facing drug charges after police stopped his vehicle in Pinehouse last week. The RCMP say officers seized a quantity of marijuana along with drug...
by MBC News | Aug 10, 2011
FSIN Endorses Certification Program Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 13:28 The president of an Aboriginal relations program down east says he’s overjoyed the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations has come on board. At last week’s winter assembly,...
by MBC News | Aug 10, 2011
City Clinic Receives Government Grant Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 13:26 Saskatoon’s Westside Community Clinic is receiving a one-time funding grant from the provincial government to help cover the costs of its relocation and expansion. Last May the...