by MBC News | Nov 8, 2013 | Current News
A ground search for a missing woman got underway this afternoon along a remote northern Saskatchewan highway. Family and friends of 24-year-old Jodi Roberts haven’t seen her since she left her stepfather’s house in Sucker River the late evening of Friday,...
by MBC News | Nov 8, 2013 | Current News
Veterans, youth, and elders gathered at the Veteran’s memorial tee-pee at the First Nations University today to remember the sacrifices made by those who fought for our freedom First nations soldiers have taken part in every armed conflict against the crown from the...
by MBC News | Nov 8, 2013 | Current News
Winnipeg is borrowing a page from Prince Albert in its fight to lower crime and address social problems. For years it has fought to reduce the level of violence in its core-area. Just this week however the city announced its latest effort to change all that. Winnipeg...
by MBC News | Nov 8, 2013 | Current News
Well the cold weather is here and with it come concerns for Prince Albert’s homeless population. Last year saw four deaths recorded in the city due to a mix of cold weather and alcohol. Donna Brooks of the YWCA says too often, people drinking outside don’t realize how...
by MBC News | Nov 8, 2013 | Current News
Saskatchewan Trappers are trying out a new business idea this season. On December 20, 21 a so-called “Trappers Table” will be held in Prince Albert. The idea was started in Manitoba years ago and has generated hundreds of thousands of dollars in sales. The...
by MBC News | Nov 7, 2013 | Current News
The Opposition presented the first of what it promises will be many petitions calling on the Saskatchewan Party government to reinstate a unique housing program that allowed families in remote northern communities to buy their own homes. Under the program, qualified...
by MBC News | Nov 7, 2013 | Current News
La Ronge RCMP are asking for the public’s help in tracking down a missing woman. Twenty-four-year-old Jodi Roberts was last seen in the community of Sucker River, north of La Ronge, on Oct. 31. Her family has posted a public plea on Facebook, saying that it...
by MBC News | Nov 7, 2013 | Current News
A man was found dead on the Red Pheasant First Nation yesterday — and it appears he may have frozen to death. RCMP say a 48-year-old local man was found laying unresponsive in a ditch on the reserve at around 9:30 yesterday morning. He was pronounced dead at the...
by MBC News | Nov 7, 2013 | Current News
The Supreme Court of Canada has reserved its decision in a case some are calling one of the most important Aboriginal rights cases in decades. The William Case was heard earlier today by Canada’s highest court. Six First Nations in BC are seeking recognition and...
by MBC News | Nov 7, 2013 | Current News
A new report from the University of Regina shows horses can help teenagers dealing with solvent abuse. The two-year study was conducted at the White Buffalo Youth Inhalant Centre at the Sturgeon Lake First Nation. Researchers found horses had a positive impact on the...
