by MBC News | Nov 1, 2012 | Current News
The head of an Aboriginal advocacy group is hoping the new leader of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations will bring a better working relationship between the two groups. Kim Beaudin is the president of the Aboriginal Affairs Coalition of Saskatchewan. ...
by MBC News | Nov 1, 2012 | Current News
Cameco Corporation is reporting increased earnings during the quarter which ended on September 30th. Third quarter net earnings were $82 million compared to $39 million in the 2011 third quarter. Net earnings for the first nine months of the year were $221 million...
by MBC News | Nov 1, 2012 | Current News
The provincial government has announced plans for an “All Nations Job Fair” later this month in Regina. More than 50 employers are expected to be on hand to make Aboriginal people aware of job opportunities and skills training. The November 28th event will...
by MBC News | Oct 31, 2012 | Current News
A man who pleaded guilty to impaired driving causing death after an accident which killed his friend has been sentenced to 18 months in jail. Lukas Nicolas of the Beardy’s Okemasis First Nation appeared in Saskatoon Court of Queen’s Bench today. Nicolas...
by MBC News | Oct 31, 2012 | Current News
Lawyers have been assigned to all Indian residential school claimants who were represented by a Calgary law firm. The Assembly of First Nations had previously filed suit against Blott and Company, arguing it had violated the spirit and intent of the healing and...
by MBC News | Oct 31, 2012 | Current News
A television show that mixes Aboriginal culture and science together is moving into more Saskatchewan households. “Planet Echo” can currently be seen on the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network, but is being picked up by Citytv Saskatchewan. Chuck...
by MBC News | Oct 30, 2012 | Current News
Two male youths have been arrested in connection to an apparent double murder west of Meadow Lake. The two male suspects appeared in a Prince Albert courtroom this morning on charges of first-degree murder. The first youth was arrested by police officers in Prince...
by MBC News | Oct 30, 2012 | Current News
Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Corrections says it has addressed some concerns raised by a prisoner at the women’s jail in Prince Albert. This morning, a letter was published in a Prince Albert newspaper alleging mistreatment at the Pine Grove Correctional...
by MBC News | Oct 30, 2012 | Current News
The director of the Saskatchewan Mining Association says she is relieved to see some changes have been made to the federal government’s new strategy for preserving woodland caribou. Pam Schwann says many submissions were sent in to the federal government about...
by MBC News | Oct 30, 2012 | Current News
The Aboriginal Affairs Coalition of Saskatchewan says one seat should be reserved on city councils for Aboriginal people. Coalition president Kim Beaudin says no concerns of Aboriginal people were brought up in last week’s civic elections. Beaudin ran for...
