by MBC News | Apr 19, 2013
There’s been another drop in the number of wild-rice producers signing onto the province’s crop insurance program. President Shawn Jaques says just 58 growers signed up for coverage this spring. That’s down from 63 last year. Despite the drop, Jaques says he’s...
by MBC News | Apr 19, 2013
Wesmor Community High School in Prince Albert is doing its best to help out students with the cost of buying a graduation dress. The school held a fashion show yesterday to showcase gowns and dresses that have been donated from local businesses and individuals. Jenna...
by MBC News | Apr 19, 2013
The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations appeal tribunal has overturned the election of one of its vice-chiefs. Kimberley Jonathan was elected last October but candidate Sheldon Wuttunee challenged the result. Yesterday, the appeal tribunal overturned the result...
by MBC News | Apr 18, 2013
A new report on aboriginal education has caught the attention of SIAST. The school says it plans to study the joint task-force report on Improving Education and Employment Outcomes for First Nations and Metis people very carefully. Among the recommendations in the...
by MBC News | Apr 18, 2013
It was a night of fun and celebration for some youth in Prince Albert last night. SIAST held an Aboriginal Honoring Ceremony for its students. An elder was brought in along with a drummer and singer to perform the ceremony. Tina Moostoos hails from the James Smith...
by MBC News | Apr 18, 2013
Saskatchewan’s Children’s Advocate says he is not confident about the safety of children in the care of government agencies. Bob Pringle made the comments after releasing his annual report. He says social workers are carrying too many caseloads and in cases...
by MBC News | Apr 18, 2013
There’s a new chief at the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation. Unofficial results show Peter A. Beatty defeated fellow challenger Harold Linklater in an election held on the reserve yesterday. Beatty finished with 2,114 votes to Linklater’s 1,711. 10 new councilors were...
by MBC News | Apr 18, 2013
A senior researcher with the conference board of Canada says there are more than enough jobs in Saskatchewan to meet the needs of immigrants as well as the Aboriginal community. Michelle Parkouda says immigrants actually help stimulate economic growth by driving more...
by MBC News | Apr 18, 2013
The NDP opposition says the government is downloading forest fire fighting costs onto the backs of cash strapped northern municipalities. During question period in the legislature this afternoon, Saskatoon MLA Cathy Sproule accused the Saskatchewan Party of making...
by MBC News | Apr 18, 2013
The NDP opposition is accusing the Saskatchewan Party government of compromising the safety of northern residents saying the province is ignoring much-needed upgrades to roads. During question period in the legislature on Wednesday, northern NDP MLA Buckley Belanger...
