by MBC News | Apr 21, 2017
Elder Jonas Bird teaches a traditional Woodland Cree counting game at the in February. Photo courtesy Tammy Cook-Searson, Facebook. Young people are being asked what Lac La Ronge needs to do to build a strong community. A youth and community cultural engagement...
by MBC News | Apr 20, 2017
Photo courtesy Angels and Kids Foundation, Facebook. A little-known Saskatchewan group is hoping to raise awareness of the work it does outside of the major urban centres in the province. Angels & Friends Foundation is run by an all-volunteer staff and board who...
by MBC News | Apr 20, 2017
Graphic courtesy Northern Saskatchewan Trapper’s Association, Facebook. For the second year ever, the Northern Saskatchewan Trapper’s Association’s annual convention in La Ronge will host a full day of presentations and demonstrations for young people....
by MBC News | Apr 20, 2017
Photo courtesy of abo-peoples.org A large group of urban Aboriginal people in the Edmonton area is rolling out the red carpet for the Vice Chief of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples. Kim Beaudin has been invited to provide an update on recent Supreme Court rulings...
by MBC News | Apr 20, 2017
Photo courtesy of ehealth.firstnation.ca The Athabasca Health Authority in northern Saskatchewan has hired a new chief executive officer. He will be starting in May. He replaces Jennifer Conley, who has been in the position since 2012. The chair of the health board,...
by MBC News | Apr 20, 2017
Sask. RCMP. MBC file photo. A two-week jury trial is set for the murder of a Waterhen Lake man. Tommy Fiddler died in Feb. of 2016 after a shooting on the reserve, and Gordon Fiddler was arrested in the following days. At the time of Tommy’s death, Mounties said...
by MBC News | Apr 19, 2017
The best-quality image RCMP has on one of three suspects in the April 15 break-in and murder. Photo provided by RCMP. Mounties are sharing details and chilling photos of three suspects in the La Ronge robbery and murder of Simon Grant. Grant was fatally wounded after...
by MBC News | Apr 19, 2017
Federal Health Minister Jane Philpott meets with officials in La Ronge. Photo courtesy of Abel Charles. Federal Health Minister Jane Philpott says the government recognizes the scope and the seriousness of the mental health issues that are facing First Nations...
by MBC News | Apr 19, 2017
Photo courtesy of nvgreenlake.ca The Village of Green Lake is one step closer to generating its own solar power. The community, northeast of Meadow Lake, is installing solar panels on the roof of the community hall this week to help supplement their current power...
by MBC News | Apr 19, 2017
The five suspects made their first appearance at Prince Albert Provincial Court on Wednesday. Photo by Chelsea Laskowski. Heavily armed officers made some dramatic arrests at a home in Prince Albert on Tuesday. The tactical team was executing a high-risk search...
