by MBC News | Mar 7, 2013
The chief of the Standing Buffalo First Nation has been named the winner of an annual waste award known as the Teddy. It is given out every year by the Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation that singles out an agency or individual for wasting tax dollars. The federation says...
by MBC News | Mar 7, 2013
A Regina-based lawyer says a lawsuit could soon be launched to recover monies owed to Métis people. Tony Merchant explains a recent federal court decision has opened the door for such a move. Earlier this year, a court ruled that Métis people and non-status Indians...
by MBC News | Mar 7, 2013
The Thunderchild First Nation is appealing to the public for toothbrushes, canned meals, clothing and other goods to help 17 families left homeless by a fire. On Monday afternoon, flames swept through a dormitory that was being used by the residents. Aaron Ledoux is a...
by MBC News | Mar 7, 2013
A University of Saskatchewan professor says the Idle No More movement has provided an opportunity for all marginalized people to participate – including Indigenous women. Alex Wilson, who is the director of the Aboriginal Education Research Centre, was one of the...
by MBC News | Mar 7, 2013
A University of Saskatchewan professor says non-Aboriginal and Aboriginal peoples need to rekindle the type of relationship they once had during the fur trade. Jim Miller teaches history at the U of S and he says what was once a partnership between the two groups...
by MBC News | Mar 7, 2013
The University of Saskatchewan is trumpeting its latest enrolment numbers. David Hannah, the associate vice-president of student affairs, says this marks the fifth consecutive year that enrollment has increased during the winter. The school says 8.5 per cent of its...
by MBC News | Mar 7, 2013
The Battlefords Tribal Council announced a $40 million expansion to the Gold Eagle Casino area in North Battleford Tuesday. Policy and Planning Advisor Randy Wallace says the plans involve a new entrance and a non-smoking area. It will also feature convention...
by MBC News | Mar 7, 2013
Young people in northwestern Saskatchewan now have a new place to play basketball and soccer – the NationsWEST Field House in North Battleford. The $10 million facility was officially opened Tuesday and is sponsored by the Battlefords Tribal Council who paid $750,000...
by MBC News | Mar 7, 2013
There’s more turnover at Golden Band Resources. The company has named Paul Saxton as its chairman and chief executive officer and Jimmy Mah as its chief financial officer. The two men were brought in to replace several executives who have left the company. They...
by MBC News | Mar 6, 2013
It is an invaluable and possibly life saving service that will now become easier to access. The province’s round the clock HealthLine medical advice number is changing from a 10-digit 1-800 number to a simple 811. As well, translation services are offered in more than...
