by MBC News | May 14, 2015 | Current News
An environmentalist group from northern Saskatchewan is asking what it takes to get an audience with the federal government. The comments come in reaction to meetings in Ottawa last week between Cameco, northern leaders, and federal officials. Candyce Paul from the...
by MBC News | May 13, 2015 | Current News
A Montreal Lake man has pleaded guilty to the kidnapping and assault of his aunt while charges of attempted murder have been dropped. Last summer, 31-year-old Kevin Henderson kidnapped and assaulted his 66-year-old-aunt. While the attempted murder charges were...
by MBC News | May 13, 2015 | Current News
During times of zero budget hikes or even cutbacks, one group got a pleasant surprise today. The provincial government has announced a 22 per cent hike in funding for sexual assault centres in the province. The announcement was made by Russ Marchuk on behalf of...
by MBC News | May 13, 2015 | Current News
A new study finds that Aboriginal kids have a better chance of finishing school when they are active. The Statistics Canada report from 2012 found that weekly participation in sports for boys increased their chances of finishing high school by the age of 18. For...
by MBC News | May 13, 2015 | Current News
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band’s Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre played host to the 29th Annual La Ronge and Area Career Fair yesterday. This year’s event featured a new twist with a “Hands on Careers” station where youth could learn...
by MBC News | May 12, 2015 | Current News
**UPDATE – Family members say Daniel A. Charles has been found safe and sound. RCMP are hoping the public can help track down a missing man in the Missinipe area. Forty-year-old Daniel A. Charles was reported missing to Stanley Mission RCMP yesterday afternoon...
by MBC News | May 12, 2015 | Current News
One of the men charged in a Pelican Narrows homicide last week has been released on bail. Robbie Custer is among seven people charged with the second-degree murder of 17-year-old Hilliard Sewap, Jr. on May 2. The 20-year-old Custer posted $1,000 bail at Court of...
by MBC News | May 12, 2015 | Current News
An in-depth survey finds the North American Indigenous Games held in Regina last year have produced positive and and profound social impacts on the 4,000 young athletes who participated. Highlights include increased self-worth, a greater desire to pursue...
by MBC News | May 12, 2015 | Current News
The University of Regina wants to improve the success rate of Aboriginal students. It is hosting a two-day conference called, “Discover Your Direction”. Its aim is to get more Aboriginal high school students to finish high school and pursue a...
by MBC News | May 12, 2015 | Current News
The McArthur River uranium mine has been recognized for safety performance. The Cameco mine was awarded the John T. Ryan Trophy for the best safety performance in the metal mine category for 2014. Kevin Quesnel, general ganager for the site, says they are proud of the...
