by MBC News | Aug 10, 2011 | Current News
New Method for Shipping Food North Friday, February 25, 2011 at 13:54 The North West Company is working on a new method of shipping food to northern communities after changes in government subsidies. Under the new Nutrition North Canada program, the Indian and...
by MBC News | Aug 10, 2011 | Current News
Wild Rice Insurance Will Remain Similar in 2011 Friday, February 25, 2011 at 13:45 Don’t expect any major changes to wild-rice insurance this year. Cam Swan, the general manager of the province’s crop insurance program, says 2011 will look much the...
by MBC News | Aug 10, 2011 | Current News
AFN Opposes Policing Cut Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 13:35 The Assembly of First Nations says it is opposed to a projected 19% cutback for First Nations policing in this year’s federal budget. National Chief Shawn Atleo says communities are already...
by MBC News | Aug 10, 2011 | Current News
FSIN Turns 65 Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 13:33 Anniversary celebrations took place at Wanuskewin Heritage Park today as the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations marks 65 years of protecting treaty rights. The FSIN’s predecessor, the Union of...
by MBC News | Aug 10, 2011 | Current News
Extreme Winds Force Teams to Drop Out Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 13:30 Bitterly cold winds are taking their toll on teams in the Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race between Prince Albert and La Ronge. Four teams have had to drop out along the way – mushers...
by MBC News | Aug 10, 2011 | Current News
Pinehouse Man Facing Drug Charges Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 13:29 A 35-year-old Prince Albert man is facing drug charges after police stopped his vehicle in Pinehouse last week. The RCMP say officers seized a quantity of marijuana along with drug...
by MBC News | Aug 10, 2011 | Current News
FSIN Endorses Certification Program Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 13:28 The president of an Aboriginal relations program down east says he’s overjoyed the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations has come on board. At last week’s winter assembly,...
by MBC News | Aug 10, 2011 | Current News
City Clinic Receives Government Grant Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 13:26 Saskatoon’s Westside Community Clinic is receiving a one-time funding grant from the provincial government to help cover the costs of its relocation and expansion. Last May the...
by MBC News | Aug 10, 2011 | Current News
Bulldozer Operator Sinks To His Death On Cree Lake Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 14:09 A 54-year-old man is dead following an industrial accident on a northern Saskatchewan lake. RCMP say the victim was operating a D-6 Cat on Cree Lake at a CanAlaska Uranium...
by MBC News | Aug 10, 2011 | Current News
Canoe Lake Murder Suspect Remains In Custody Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 14:08 The 17-year-old boy charged after the death of a Canoe Lake elder is back in court next month. The suspect was arrested following the investigation into the death of James...