by MBC News | Oct 29, 2018
A government decision to arm conservation officers with assault rifles could increase violence between Indigenous people and authorities, the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations says. Conservation officers are already armed with a pistol, rifle and OC spray but...
by MBC News | Oct 29, 2018
Nearly two months into the school year and a teacher shortage in the north continues. At the start of the year the Northern Lights School Division stated there was a need for approximately 14 educators for vacancies in La Ronge, Pinehouse Lake, La Loche, Stony Rapids...
by MBC News | Oct 29, 2018
A man has been charged with second-degree murder after a weekend shooting in La Loche. Police have also released the victim’s name. RCMP were called to a home in the community around 6:30 a.m. Saturday morning. Police received reports of a man suffering from a...
by MBC News | Oct 29, 2018
Sixties Scoop survivors were in Prince Albert this weekend to tell their stories. The Sixties Scoop Indigenous Society is working with the government to host sharing circles across the province. SSIS board member Rod Belanger says survivors have waited a long time to...
by MBC News | Oct 26, 2018
The La Ronge Ice Wolves hung on for their second straight win when they tamed the Estevan Bruins 3-2 at home on Friday night. La Ronge goalie Daniel Davidson made 47 saves his debut and was spectacular, coming up with several key stops throughout the game. “Felt...
by MBC News | Oct 26, 2018
Cameco has acquired 30 percent interest by spending $5 million on the West McArthur uranium project. This has created a Joint Venture between Canadian exploration company CanAlaska and Cameco, which was announced on Tuesday. An original proposal was to invest $12.5...
by MBC News | Oct 26, 2018
A new Police and Crisis Team (PACT) has been created in Prince Albert to improve police responses to mental health related calls. The initiative was launched this morning and pairs mental health professionals with law enforcement to provide better support. The...
by MBC News | Oct 26, 2018
The Sask. government will soon do away with a transit subsidy given to workers at the Global Transportation Hub in Regina. According to the GTH Annual Report 2017-18 it budgeted $244,000 for transportation, but only received $130,000 back, an approximate $114,000...
by MBC News | Oct 25, 2018
A northeast Saskatchewan First Nation says the province has given the green light on a controversial diamond mining project without meeting its duty to consult obligations. The Sask. Party government announced on Thursday it has approved the environmental assessment...
by MBC News | Oct 25, 2018
The James Smith Cree Nation and University of Saskatchewan have agreed to work together to enhance medical science research. James Smith’s proposed medical clinic and the university’s medical college have signed a memorandum of understanding. The partners say the new...
