by MBC News | Jun 21, 2018
The Saskatchewan Research Council says it is in the process of expanding its mentorship program for Indigenous post-secondary students. The program allows First Nations, Inuit and Métis students in science, technology, engineering and math to connect with a mentor to...
by MBC News | Jun 21, 2018
Ochapowace, Saskatchewan’s Courage Bear has been coaching hockey for over 20 years. Bear has spent the last three seasons with the Saskatoon Contacts Midget AAA team. He was recently honoured for his work when he was named Saskatoon Minor Hockey’s Coach of the Year....
by MBC News | Jun 21, 2018
As part of National Indigenous Peoples Day June 21, a Canadian organization wants to draw attention to the fact one in two Aboriginal students are at risk of going to school hungry. This is about double the number of non-Indigenous students. Breakfast Club of Canada...
by MBC News | Jun 20, 2018
(PHOTO: Clive Weighill delivers is report into external review of Coroner’s Service. By Dan Jones) Former Saskatoon Police Chief Clive Weighill says he has not noticed systemic racial bias within the Sask. Coroner Service. “I understand a lot of people from our...
by MBC News | Jun 20, 2018
Forest fire crews are battling a 3,000 hectare blaze south of the northern Saskatchewan community of Southend. The fire was first reported on Monday, forcing the mandatory evacuation of residents on Tuesday, as the blaze is now approximately only 13 kilometres away...
by MBC News | Jun 20, 2018
La Ronge RCMP are on the lookout for two suspects after an armed robbery at a business. The incident in the 900 block of La Ronge Avenue was reported around 8 p.m. on June 19. Two unidentified males entered the business with a weapon and stole a quantity of alcohol...
by MBC News | Jun 20, 2018
Two men were arrested in Prince Albert Tuesday night on various drug and weapons charges. Police say two males were travelling northbound on 5th Avenue East towards 7th Street East when apprehended around 10:40 p.m. Officers say they found close to five grams of...
by MBC News | Jun 19, 2018
An evacuation order is now in effect for the northern Saskatchewan community of Southend. The government says 600-800 residents are being affected. The local emergency evacuation was declared Tuesday afternoon as a result of smoky conditions. There are also concerns...
by MBC News | Jun 19, 2018
A change in command will soon be coming to the La Ronge RCMP detachment. Newly promoted Staff Sergeant Kyle Watson takes over as detachment commander June 25, replacing Richard Price. Watson says although he is new to La Ronge, he is no stranger to northern living. “I...
by MBC News | Jun 19, 2018
Saskatchewan Polytechnic has officially launched a new strategy aimed at improving the success of its Indigenous students. After months of what officials say was extensive research and consultation, Saskatchewan Polytechnic schools have launched an official Indigenous...
