by MBC News | May 30, 2012 | Current News
About two dozen researchers from Canadian universities recently gathered in Saskatoon to discuss issues affecting the province’s north. The International Centre for Northern Governance and Development organized the gathering at the University of Saskatchewan....
by MBC News | May 30, 2012 | Current News
A man wanted for murder has been arrested on the Witchekan Lake First Nation. Twenty-one-year-old Eddie Binning is wanted on a charge of second-degree murder in connection with the death of a man in Edmonton. Sgt. Darren Harrison of the Spiritwood RCMP says Binning...
by MBC News | May 29, 2012 | Current News
Country music legend Charley Pride arrived in La Ronge yesterday to play a concert — and left as a member of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band. Pride’s visit included a trip to the Catherine Charles Long Term Care Centre and putting on a well-received show at...
by MBC News | May 29, 2012 | Current News
The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations is preparing to hand out medals to commemorate First Nations students who graduate this spring. The honours are intended to remind graduates that education is a treaty right and shouldn’t be taken for granted. FSIN...
by MBC News | May 29, 2012 | Current News
A delegation from the Saskatoon Health Region is visiting northern communities to gather input on the province’s new Children’s Hospital. For about 18 months, staff, physicians and families have been working with architects to create a basic floor plan....
by MBC News | May 28, 2012 | Current News
A Regina lawyer expects thousands of victims to come forward in a class action lawsuit he recently launched against the Saskatchewan government. Tony Merchant is suing on behalf of children who were abused while in foster care. The statement of claim was filed in...
by MBC News | May 28, 2012 | Current News
Saskatchewan MLA Rob Norris says he is looking forward to his new assignment. On Friday, Norris was dumped as Minister of Advanced Education by the Premier. Now, he is Brad Wall’s Legislative Secretary for First Nations Engagement. Norris says he plans to visit...
by MBC News | May 28, 2012 | Current News
The new minister of what was previously known as the Ministry of First Nations and Metis Relations is already on the hot seat. Jim Reiter’s new posting is being met with disapproval by the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations. The FSIN says it’s not...
by MBC News | May 25, 2012 | Current News
Premier Brad Wall has made a major reorganization of his inner circle. The number of cabinet ministers remains the same at 18, but that is about the only thing that has not changed. Seven previous cabinet ministers are gone, three new members were added to cabinet and...
by MBC News | May 25, 2012 | Current News
A police inspector from Scotland says violence is a public health issue that must be addressed collaboratively. John Carnochan addressed delegates at the Northern Justice Symposium this morning in Prince Albert. He describes violence as a contagious problem that...
