by MBC News | Mar 18, 2022
An adult man in La Ronge was arrested Wednesday evening after entering the La Ronge Health Centre where he stated he had a firearm. La Ronge RCMP were called, confronted the man who then allegedly threatened to shoot the police, but he then ran away. Police then...
by MBC News | Mar 16, 2022
The Prince Albert Police Service (PAPS) are investigating a homicide after a burnt body was found at the snow dump area South of the Alfred Jenkins Field House. Police say they were called to the area along with the Prince Albert Fire Department on Tuesday morning....
by MBC News | Mar 16, 2022
City of Prince Albert Councillors were recently briefed on the work being done to advance the Truth and Reconciliation Calls (TRC) to action in the city. City Council’s executive committee was recently provided a report prepared by civic administration which outlined...
by MBC News | Mar 16, 2022
By: Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Two errors in the most recent Canadian census were the starting point for a discussion between a Jewish and a Metis academic about the commonalities and distinctions between their peoples. On March 7,...
by MBC News | Mar 16, 2022
Two Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) Casinos are marking 26 years in business this month. In March of 1996 both The Northern Lights Casino in Prince Albert and the Gold Eagle Casino in North Battleford opened their doors to the public. Kelly Atcheynum, the...
by MBC News | Mar 16, 2022
Prince Albert police chief Jonathan Bergen and the PAPS have come under fire in recent weeks. The concerns have arisen following the death of 13-month-old Tanner Brass who was allegedly murdered by his father. Prince Albert Police service suspended two of their...
by MBC News | Mar 15, 2022
The Prince Albert YWCA is now able to provide more support for those going through addictions treatment. On Tuesday the provincial government officially announced funding for eight additional addiction treatment beds located at Our House. Four of the beds are for...
by MBC News | Mar 15, 2022
The Northern Lights School Division will be using a provincial grant geared towards truth and reconciliation education for language preservation. Alexis McLeod, the school division’s First Nations and Métis education consultant, said she collaborated with her...
by MBC News | Mar 15, 2022
The body of a man who drowned in the South Saskatchewan River has been recovered. Nathanial Bear, of Mistawasis First Nation, fell into the river in Saskatoon on February 27th. Immediate attempts were made to rescue him, but they would be unsuccessful. In the...
by MBC News | Mar 15, 2022
First Nations who lived with drinking water advisories on their reserves for at least a year between 1995 and 2021 can now submit a claim as part of the First Nations Drinking Water Class Action. The settlement between Canada and certain First Nations and their...
