by MBC News | May 18, 2022
La Ronge RCMP are investigating a suspicious death at Bells Point early Tuesday morning. Mounties said they received a report of shots fired at a home at approximately 4 A.M. Officers would locate an injured man who later died at the scene. Three people have been...
by MBC News | May 17, 2022
The Government of Canada has provided $2.1 million in funding for a dental therapy program at the University of Saskatchewan looking to recruit Indigenous students. The new program would be the first and only accredited Indigenous dental therapy degree program of its...
by MBC News | May 16, 2022
The White Buffalo Treatment Centre now has a new permanent facility. Monday on the Muskoday First Nation people from a range of organizations including, Indigenous Services Canada, which provided funding for the new permanent building through their National Youth...
by MBC News | May 16, 2022
By Julia Peterson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Veterinary clinics tend to be bustling places on any given day, as people bring in their beloved cats, dogs and other furry or feathered companions for check-ups and necessary medical care. But in La Ronge, Sask....
by MBC News | May 16, 2022
The family of Frank Young is speaking publicly for the first time since his disappearance. The 5-year-old went missing on April 19 from Red Earth Cree Nation and a large scale search effort has been underway since then. “It’s been a long hard road for them” said...
by MBC News | May 16, 2022
By Shari Narine, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) and its president David Chartrand are accusing the new leadership of the Métis National Council (MNC) of using litigation to “secure power and influence amongst...
by MBC News | May 14, 2022
The Chief of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) is responding to a decision by the nation’s Elders Council removing her from office. In a two page statement posted on Facebook, Karen Bird said the Elders Council recently made the decision to remove her from...
by MBC News | May 13, 2022
By Julia Peterson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter At their regular clinic and health centre visits, young children in northern Saskatchewan can get their shots, a check-up — and a brand new book to take home and read with their family. The Babies, Books and...
by MBC News | May 13, 2022
By Michael Oleksyn, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Saskatchewan Rivers School Division has issued a standing offer to the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) making available school division facilities. The gesture comes after the Senator Allen Bird Memorial...
by MBC News | May 13, 2022
The Vatican says Pope Francis will be making three stops in his upcoming trip to Canada. The pope will be stopping in Edmonton, Quebec City, and Iqaluit for his trip scheduled from July 24 to 29. The visit comes after Pope Francis made a historic apology last month...
