by MBC News | Jun 6, 2017 | Current News
Two new Oxford homes were opened in Regina today to provide transitional housing for 10 individuals recovering from addiction and moving toward full independence. The federal and provincial governments are contributing about $470,000 for the homes. One of them will be...
by MBC News | Jun 6, 2017 | Current News
Auditor Judy Ferguson. Photo courtesy of Manfred Joehnck. Saskatchewan’s auditor notes improvements in the overall high school graduation rates for Aboriginal students, but also finds one school division that needs to improve its grades. The Living Sky School Division...
by MBC News | Jun 5, 2017 | Current News
Robyn Ermine is escorted from court on May 19, 2017. Photo by Chelsea Laskowski. An appeal has been filed for a Muskoday woman’s murder conviction. Just last month, 30-year-old Robyn Ermine was found guilty and sentenced to life with no chance of parole for 10...
by MBC News | Jun 5, 2017 | Current News
The arbour fire on Kawacatoose. Photo submitted Lerenda Asapace. A Sunday night fire on Kawacatoose has dealt a blow to the Raymore-area reserve’s powwow planning. At present, community members estimate half of the large arbour, which held an announcer’s stand...
by MBC News | Jun 5, 2017 | Current News
La Ronge Provincial Court The four people charged in connection to the April death of La Ronge business owner Simon Grant were all back in court today. Austin Bird, 18, had his case adjourned until July 4th, the 17-year-old is slated to be back in court July 10th and...
by MBC News | Jun 5, 2017 | Current News
Mine rescue workers deal with a surface fire. Image courtesy Facebook. Emergency response teams from 15 mines across the province put their skills to the test at the 49th Annual Emergency Response/Mine Rescue Skills Competition in Saskatoon this past weekend. The...
by MBC News | Jun 5, 2017 | Current News
Photo courtesy of Manfred Joehnck First Nations people were singled out and congratulated for leading the way in civil disobedience during a rally held in front of Regina City Hall this morning. About 40 protesters showed up to voice their concern over recent comments...
by MBC News | Jun 5, 2017 | Current News
La Ronge Provincial Court A fourth person arrested in relation to the April death of La Ronge restaurant owner Simon Grant appeared in La Ronge court this morning. The case involving 18-year-old Matthew Nagy-Charles was adjourned until June 26th. He is charged with...
by MBC News | Jun 5, 2017 | Current News
Linda Aubichon pictured the Christmas before her death. Photo submitted by Mary Aubichon. This is the first story in the two-part Ripple Effect series. Forty-nine years ago, a group of several dozen girls collectively experienced one of the darkest days of their...
by MBC News | Jun 2, 2017 | Current News
The Friday announcement of new projects was made at legislature. Photo courtesy saskatchewan.ca Seven northern Saskatchewan communities are set to receive $9.9 million in provincial and federal Clean Water and Wastewater Fund money for local water infrastructure...