by MBC News | Dec 23, 2016
Jessie Fox. Photo courtesy Dignity Memorial. Next fall, a North Battleford court is set to host a trial for an alleged fatal hit and run that occurred on Sweetgrass First Nation on Nov. 26, 2015. Terrance Watson, 36, is charged with impaired driving causing the death...
by MBC News | Dec 23, 2016
Premier Brad Wall. Photo by Manfred Joehnck. Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall wants to do more to engage Aboriginal participation in the work place, but he is not prepared to offer revenue-sharing deals with First Nations nor does he feel an obligation to negotiate...
by MBC News | Dec 22, 2016
The key presentation on Nekaneet First Nation. Photo courtesy File Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal Council. The band staff holiday party for a southwest Saskatchewan First Nation took an emotional turn this week when leadership chose to use the occasion to hand over...
by MBC News | Dec 22, 2016
Regina Police Chief Evan Bray. Photo by Manfred Joehnck. He has only been on the job for a couple of months, but Regina’s new police chief already has big plans for the new year. Police Chief Evan Bray laid out his goals and objectives during a year-end interview with...
by MBC News | Dec 22, 2016
Jordan Sandfly. Photo courtesy Facebook. After spending much of this week interviewing witnesses, Pierceland RCMP have charged one person with first-degree murder following the death of a man from the Big Island Lake Cree Nation. Police say 32-year-old Anthony...
by MBC News | Dec 21, 2016
NORTEP students and protesters gathered in Regina on Oct. 19. Photo by Manfred Joehnck. UPDATE: In an e-mailed statement, the Ministry of Advanced Education confirmed they’ve “received a recommendation for an alternate post-secondary provider” but...
by MBC News | Dec 21, 2016
Fred Ahenakew. Photo attached to Saskatoon Public Library announcement. Saskatoon’s Public Library says it’s decided to rename a west side location as the Dr. Freda Ahenakew Branch as part of its commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action....
by MBC News | Dec 21, 2016
Beardy’s and Okemasis Dec. 19 meeting. Photo courtesy Beardy’s and Okemasis website. Mandatory drug testing of the band council is among the changes the Beardy’s and Okemasis Cree Nation has made to its election act. Band councillor Kevin...
by MBC News | Dec 21, 2016
Emmet Kitchener. Photo courtesy Prince Albert Police Service. Prince Albert Police say their investigation into the disappearance of a 15-year-old boy has led them to believe he is currently in Prince Albert. Emmet Kitchener hasn’t been seen since Nov. 30. He is...
by MBC News | Dec 21, 2016
Image courtesy Regina Police Service. In light of provincial funding cuts for a Regina Police Services Aboriginal recruiting program, Regina Mayor Michael Fougere says it’s time to “double down” to improve lackluster recruiting numbers. Justice Ministry spokesman Drew...
