by MBC News | Nov 26, 2020
The Commissioner of the RCMP said she will soon be reviewing an independent report into the investigative practices of Mounties in the Colten Boushie death. Brenda Lucki said she expects the report December 4, and will review it over the weekend. “I have been told, I...
by MBC News | Nov 25, 2020
The province is further restricting bars, restaurants, sports, places of worships, gambling and other venues as COVID-19 cases continue to remain high. Effective Friday, “all restaurants and licensed establishments (bars, taverns, nightclubs) are limited to seat four...
by MBC News | Nov 25, 2020
It is likely to be into 2021 before ice roads open in the north, Minister of Highways and Infrastructure Joe Hargrave said the situation created by the COVID-19 pandemic is on the ministry’s mind when they make all their current decisions. He added the government...
by MBC News | Nov 25, 2020
West Wind Aviation will be bringing gifts to kids in the north this holiday season. However, the company’s vice president of human resources, Tracy Young-Mclean explained due to the COVID-19 pandemic it will not be the same as previous years. “Santa will not be going...
by MBC News | Nov 25, 2020
The Chief of the Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation testified before a House of Commons Committee examining supports for Indigenous communities through the second wave of COVID 19 that the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) given out during the initial country-wide...
by MBC News | Nov 25, 2020
The Cumberland House Cree Nation is in lockdown, as that community reports 28 active COVID-19 cases. Chief and Council express concern about possible community transmission as some people are not following isolation orders. “Currently there are ongoing cases on the...
by MBC News | Nov 24, 2020
Hockey legend Fred Sasakamoose has passed away at the age of 86. The announcement was made by his son Neil in a video posted to Facebook. Sasakamoose was admitted to hospital in Saskatoon after contracting the COVID-19 virus. His hospitalization led to an outpouring...
by MBC News | Nov 24, 2020
Former NHLer Fred Sasakamoose has tested positive for COVID-19. The 86-year-old is currently in hospital, but the hockey community is coming together in support of Fred. “I just wanted to let you know that just on behalf of all my teammates and organization that...
by MBC News | Nov 24, 2020
A La Ronge musician is preparing to debut her newest song. Dara Schindelka’s latest release, The COVID Christmas was written when she had to go into isolation after testing positive for COVID-19. Schindelka was exposed to the virus through her work as a teacher at...
by MBC News | Nov 24, 2020
The Muskowekwan First Nation has been approved to construct a $2 million Family Healing and Wellness Centre. Indigenous Services Canada approved the project. Muskowekwan will have log home packages prepared during the winter to be transported to the site for assembly...
