by MBC News | Nov 28, 2013 | Current News
A government official says higher mercury levels in a handful of northern Saskatchewan lakes continues to pose a problem for some commercial fishers trying to market their produce within Canada. In order to sell fish commercially within Canada, mercury levels must be...
by MBC News | Nov 28, 2013 | Current News
The Federal government is moving ahead with its plan to implement drinking water standards on reserve. Officials with Aboriginal Affairs told the Standing Senate Committee For Aboriginal Peoples they’ve already started to lay the groundwork for protocols and...
by MBC News | Nov 28, 2013 | Current News
Information gathering for the province’s Mental Health and Addictions Action Plan continues, and organizers are hoping for more northern input. A website was set up this summer where individuals can share personal accounts about their experiences with mental...
by MBC News | Nov 27, 2013 | Current News
Inuk singer Susan Aglukark was the keynote speaker at the First Nations’ Language Keepers Conference in Saskatoon Wednesday. Aglukark grew up in Arviat, Nunavut, before going on to international fame as a recording artist in the early 90’s. She says she feels it is...
by MBC News | Nov 27, 2013 | Current News
North Battleford RCMP have charged a 69 year-old man from Prince Albert with eight counts of indecent assault. Police say the charges follow a lengthy investigation into allegations dating back to 1964. They involved at least eight victims and are alleged to have...
by MBC News | Nov 27, 2013 | Current News
La Ronge RCMP along with the Major Crimes Unit North is working to establish the identity of human remains found this morning. A search team of local Mounties and community members from Sucker River made the discovery around 10:30. The search was being conducted with...
by MBC News | Nov 27, 2013 | Current News
The chief of the English River First Nation says it’s time to move on. Marie Black is responding to news her reserve has been dropped from the list of communities being considered for a nuclear waste repository. Black says she really isn’t disappointed by...
by MBC News | Nov 27, 2013 | Current News
Preserving and promoting Aboriginal languages is the topic of discussion today at a conference in Saskatoon. The two-day First Nations Language Keepers Conference is hosted by the Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre. SICC director of languages Delores Greyeyes Sand...
by MBC News | Nov 27, 2013 | Current News
An outdoor adventure company based in Anglin Lake has received an important designation from the Canadian Tourism Commission. Sundogs Excursions is the seventh Saskatchewan company to be added to the Canadian Signature Experiences collection. Owner-operator Brad Muir...
by MBC News | Nov 26, 2013 | Current News
The federal government is being scrutinized by the auditor general for not doing enough to prepare First Nations Reserves for emergencies. Michael Ferguson says not enough money has been earmarked for the country’s emergency management program on reserve. Ferguson...
