by MBC News | Mar 9, 2023
By Roman Hayter The Town of La Ronge is hosting an open house this month, showcasing their new Downtown Revitalization Plan. The event will be in a come-and-go format, with La Ronge residents given the opportunity to offer feedback on the draft plan. “Our...
by MBC News | Mar 9, 2023
The second degree murder trial of Keegan Nelson-Smith heard from another witness Thursday morning. Dennis Nelson-Mcleod was on the stand for a second day of testimony. Previously Nelson-Mcleod, who testified he is related to the accused, said he saw the accused...
by MBC News | Mar 9, 2023
Sharon Meyer, the First Nation and Métis consultant for the North East School Division, spoke about her experiences for International Women’s Day. Photo by Angelin Comfort Sharon Meyer came from a generation of milestones. “I came from the generation of the...
by MBC News | Mar 9, 2023
A day after Alberta introduced new firearm legislation, the FSIN is speaking out against similar legislation in Saskatchewan. In December of 2022, the provincial government introduced the Saskatchewan Firearms Act and like Alberta did so in response to possible...
by MBC News | Mar 9, 2023
By Dan Jones The New Democrats are requesting that provincial government employees who have self-identified as Indigenous prove their ancestry. As post-secondary institutions develop and implement new policies to verify Indigenous identity in the wake of two...
by MBC News | Mar 8, 2023
The second degree murder trial of Keegan Nelson-Smith heard from two witnesses Wednesday morning. Nelson-Smith is charged in the death of Muhammad Venne, who died after a fight outside a home in Bell’s Point in June of 2020. The first witness heard from at the...
by MBC News | Mar 8, 2023
Heart Linked participants and staff gather for a photo during a retreat. Submitted by Heart Linked Interconnectedness is the name of the game for participants in Heart Linked Community Services Co-operative’s programs. The organization supports young girls in northern...
by MBC News | Mar 8, 2023
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations’ Special Investigation Unit is getting continued provincial government funding. $88,000 is being invested this year. The Unit was created in 2001 to provide Indigenous Peoples an avenue to report law enforcement...
by MBC News | Mar 8, 2023
SaskTel services have now been restored to many northern communities. Landline, wireless and internet services were down for many residents between midnight and 6:00 a.m. this morning due to crews completing more emergency repairs on the its transport network....
by Joel Willick | Mar 7, 2023
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority is celebrating the grand opening of the first sports bar in one of their casinos. On Tuesday night, the new Sevens Sports Bar at Dakota Dunes Casino officially held a grand opening and ribbon cutting. The new bar features...
