by MBC News | Mar 12, 2021
One of northern Saskatchewan’s most well-known politicians has announced he is leaving politics. Peter Beatty says he won’t be seeking another term as chief of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation when band members head to the polls next month. After close to 30 years in...
by MBC News | Mar 12, 2021
Two groups have announced their purchase of a closed Prince Albert hotel. In a media release sent out Friday afternoon Timanaska Development Corporation and The Saskatchewan River Business Development Corporation announced they had purchased the closed Quality Inn...
by MBC News | Mar 12, 2021
The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) and Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC) are gearing up to put on a virtual gathering. This coming Saturday the tribal councils will be broadcasting from the Senator Allen Bird Memorial Centre in Prince Albert. The virtual event...
by MBC News | Mar 12, 2021
The Ministry of Government Relations has revised Provincial Capital Commission bylaws, governing activities at Wascana Park. The bylaws released earlier this week, still rely on individuals and groups to apply for a permit with consideration reasons for the permit....
by MBC News | Mar 12, 2021
After months of uncertainty, WHL teams from Saskatchewan and Manitoba will finally play some hockey today. All seven teams from those two provinces have gathered in Regina. The early game sees Moose Jaw take on the Brandon Wheat Kings, while the late matchup has the...
by MBC News | Mar 12, 2021
The Northern Inter Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) reported 94 active cases of COVID-19 in their communities Friday. The far northeast reported the most active cases with 65. The far northwest reported the second highest number of active cases with 16. The northeast...
by MBC News | Mar 11, 2021
Two former presidents say Metis Nation-Saskatchewan’s new election rules are unconstitutional. The new rules require voters to be registered members of MN-S. A legal action filed by the former presidents on Thursday seeks to quash that, arguing each Métis person...
by MBC News | Mar 11, 2021
Two Métis elders from Buffalo Narrows are working to encourage people to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Louise and Ken Pederson were recently featured in a video produced by the provincial government where they spoke about their experience getting the COVID-19 vaccine....
by MBC News | Mar 11, 2021
The Prince Albert Police Service and Métis Nation-Saskatchewan have entered into a partnership to recruit more Indigenous police officers. MN-S Western Region Two has provided $100,000 in funding to recruit two candidates this year. Prince Albert Police Chief Jon...
by MBC News | Mar 11, 2021
UPDATE – Prince Albert RCMP say Luke Cook was arrested without incident in Black Lake on Tuesday. He is scheduled to appear in Black Lake Provincial Court on June 1. Prince Albert RCMP are seeking the public’s help in locating a man wanted for several sexual...
