by MBC News | Jul 4, 2012
The mayor of La Ronge says Statistics Canada has formally revised its census number for the town. Thomas Sierzycki says the number has been revised upward from 2,304 to 2,743. The mayor notes that is short of the town’s municipal census number of 3,053 —...
by MBC News | Jul 4, 2012
An elder from the Buffalo River Dene Nation says the impact of the residential school system on his people can’t be understated. Alfred Byhette first attended the school in Beauval in 1939. Byhette says it was a tough time for him even though he was only there...
by MBC News | Jul 4, 2012
An opinion piece about last year’s infighting at the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations has resulted in an award for a First Nations columnist from Saskatchewan. Doug Cuthand has won the Native American Journalists Association’s annual award for...
by MBC News | Jul 4, 2012
Saskatchewan’s outfitting industry is riding out another tough year. Since December, about 60 camps have changed hands — and many operators are doing what they can to cut costs. The president of the Saskatchewan Outfitters association describes the...
by MBC News | Jul 4, 2012
A former Manitoba tribal chief wants a crack at leading the Assembly of First Nations. Diane Kelly is one of seven people challenging incumbent National Chief Shawn Atleo for the leadership of the organization. Kelly says she is tired of seeing resources extracted...
by MBC News | Jul 3, 2012
RCMP say charges are possible following the death of a two-year-old girl on the Red Earth First Nation. The incident was reported around 1:00 p.m. Sunday. Police say the female driver of a minivan — a friend of the family — struck and killed the girl while...
by MBC News | Jul 3, 2012
A Truth and Reconciliation Commission hearing is getting underway on the Buffalo River Dene Nation today. Over the next two days, survivors will get the chance to tell their stories about what happened to them during their time at residential schools. A residential...
by MBC News | Jul 3, 2012
SaskPower says it was a storm few of their workers will ever forget. Vehicles stuck in mud and linemen working in water up to their waists is how officials describe the repair efforts that took place during last week’s storms. In all, the Crown...
by MBC News | Jul 3, 2012
For the second year in a row, the Regina Food Bank and some corporate sponsors are providing a free lunch program for Regina’s inner city children. The CEO of the Foodbank, Wayne Hellquist, says the program picks up where the school lunch program ends. He says...
