by MBC News | Dec 6, 2012 | Current News
A corner’s inquest into the death of a northern man heard yesterday that what started out as an afternoon of enjoyment four years ago later turned into a night of tragedy. Doug Clark testified yesterday on the second day of the inquest into the death of 38 year-old...
by MBC News | Dec 6, 2012 | Current News
The head of the Environmental Quality Committee on mining says it doesn’t seem right that a recently-announced mining road will likely get finished ahead of the proposed all-weather road to Wollaston Lake. Norman Wolverine says the proposed all-weather road...
by MBC News | Dec 6, 2012 | Current News
The President of the Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation says it’s been a positive year for their fishers. According to the FFMC fishers received $27.8 million in returns this year, an increase over last year of $2.7 million. Saskatchewan received $2.78...
by MBC News | Dec 6, 2012 | Current News
An environmental watchdog group says it’s uneasy with a proposed deal between two uranium companies and Pinehouse. Cameco and Areva have started talks with the community on an agreement that would spark jobs and economic development for its residents. However...
by MBC News | Dec 6, 2012 | Current News
A spokeswoman for an international volunteer group is offering reassurances they are closely monitoring the situation in Tanzania. Marie-Noel Ouellet says the recent machete-attack on a 41 year-old Canadian woman is tragic. The fatal attack happened last week and...
by MBC News | Dec 5, 2012 | Current News
The First Nations Language Keepers’ conference begins today in Saskatoon. The yearly event brings together educators and other representatives who brainstorm ways of keeping several native tongues alive. Jack Rain is the director of languages at the Saskatchewan...
by MBC News | Dec 5, 2012 | Current News
Police in Prince Albert are investigating the death of a man in the city. On Tuesday morning officers responded to a report of a male down in the Cornerstone area. He was declared deceased at the scene by paramedics. He has since been identified as 49 year-old James...
by MBC News | Dec 5, 2012 | Current News
A coroner’s jury in Meadow Lake has heard from the officer who shot and killed a man on the Clearwater River Dene Nation in 2008. Constable Jamie Grant told the inquest he felt he was in a life-threatening situation when he drew his gun and shot 38 year-old...
by MBC News | Dec 5, 2012 | Current News
The widow of a man who died, shortly after leaving a police cell in Prince Albert, is speaking out about her family’s grief. Cynthia Ballantyne was the wife of Billy Ballantyne. The 44 year-old man was from the Little Red River Reserve and died after being...
by MBC News | Dec 5, 2012 | Current News
Two long-time northern leaders have been named winners of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal. Air Ronge mayor Gordon Stomp and former Buffalo Narrows mayor Bobby Woods have both been recognized for their long years of dedicated service. Stomp has served as mayor...
