by MBC News | May 28, 2021
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is gearing up to welcome back patrons. The First Nation owned gaming authority which owns and operates seven casinos across Saskatchewan plans to welcome the public back on June 20 as part of the second phase of the...
by MBC News | May 28, 2021
Two Saskatchewan First Nations will be working with the province to enforce the First Nations’ laws on their reserves. The pilot project involves Whitecap Dakota First Nation and Muskoday First Nation and is expected to get underway this September. A memorandum...
by MBC News | May 28, 2021
Police said the death of a woman in Prince Albert earlier this week has been identified as 29-year-old Natasha Ross. Police were called to a home on the 2900 Block of 4th Avenue West early Monday morning to a report of a deceased woman. An autopsy revealed Ross’s...
by MBC News | May 28, 2021
A Lac La Ronge Indian Band member has been named the top doctor in Seattle by a local magazine. Dr. Jessica Schule, who grew up in La Ronge until the age of 7, is a naturopathic doctor in the area. Schule said growing up, she always knew she wanted to be a medical...
by MBC News | May 27, 2021
A tea blend made by La Ronge-based company Boreal Heartland is a finalist in the private label food category of the Retail Council of Canada’s Grand Prix New Products Awards. The Restoration Blend loose-leaf tea is harvested and produced in northern Saskatchewan....
by MBC News | May 27, 2021
Investigators have determined the cause of the Cloverdale Fire. The investigation which involved the Prince Albert Fire Department, Ministry of Environment and Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency found a lightning strike was the cause. Quentin Rowland, a fire inspector...
by MBC News | May 27, 2021
A 39-year-old La Ronge woman is facing various drug charges after RCMP executed a search warrant at a local hotel Wednesday. While searching a hotel room, police say they seized cocaine, scales, drug paraphernalia, electronics and Canadian currency. Juanita Halkett, a...
by MBC News | May 27, 2021
The City of Prince Albert said the Cloverdale Fire, which burned northeast of the city last week was caused by a lightning strike. A media release posted on the city’s website explained an investigation which also involved the Ministry of Environment and...
by MBC News | May 27, 2021
Humboldt council unanimously passed a motion supporting a regional reconciliation program following the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. This includes specific focuses on public awareness, providing educational opportunities for municipal staff,...
by MBC News | May 27, 2021
The RCMP said a Prince Albert Mountie charged with murder has resigned from the force. The Canadian Press reports that in a statement from the RCMP, Herman submitted his resignation last week and was effective Tuesday. The 32-year-old veteran of law enforcement was...
