by MBC News | Jun 21, 2018 | Current News
Forest fire crews continue to battle a major blaze approximately 13 kilometers south of the northern Saskatchewan community of Southend. The fire which was reported Monday has grown in size to about 5500 hectares. This fire forced the evacuation of residents Tuesday...
by MBC News | Jun 21, 2018 | Current News
RCMP have made several arrests in relation to suspected gang activity and a long-term investigation into drug trafficking on the Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation. Loon Lake RCMP focused their investigation into drug trafficking on a residence on the reserve....
by MBC News | Jun 21, 2018 | Current News, MBC News
As part of National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations, the City of Regina Archives unveiled its 150 stories timeline project. It’s an oral history collection of memories and experiences, which reflects the history of Regina. Dana Turgon, the historical information...
by MBC News | Jun 21, 2018 | Current News, MBC News
A Saskatoon Indigenous woman says she is considering legal action after an alleged incident of racism at the Confederation-area Real Canadian Superstore a few weeks ago. Crystal Stone says she is not only upset with the employee who treated her in an allegedly racist...
by MBC News | Jun 21, 2018 | Current News, MBC News
La Ronge residents are reacting to what they say is a growing youth gang problem. Tania Colbert is the manager of the Northland Motor Hotel on La Ronge Avenue. She says the cold beer and wine store of the hotel has been held up twice in recent weeks by armed male...
by MBC News | Jun 21, 2018 | Current News
A member of the Loon Lake RCMP is being recognizing for his role in rescuing two people from a house fire on the Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation last year. Constable Tayte Hale-Goddard was one of two officers who responded to the fire on March 1, 2017. He received a...
by MBC News | Jun 21, 2018 | Current News, MBC News
A man from Pakwaw Lake has claimed a big prize. In a release, Saskatchewan Lotteries says Carlton Bear won $1 million on the June 8 Lotto Max draw. He purchased the ticket in Regina and checked his ticket a couple of days after the draw. “I didn’t believe it the first...
by MBC News | Jun 21, 2018 | Current News, MBC News
The Saskatchewan Research Council says it is in the process of expanding its mentorship program for Indigenous post-secondary students. The program allows First Nations, Inuit and Métis students in science, technology, engineering and math to connect with a mentor to...
by MBC News | Jun 21, 2018 | Current News, MBC News
Ochapowace, Saskatchewan’s Courage Bear has been coaching hockey for over 20 years. Bear has spent the last three seasons with the Saskatoon Contacts Midget AAA team. He was recently honoured for his work when he was named Saskatoon Minor Hockey’s Coach of the Year....
by MBC News | Jun 21, 2018 | Current News, MBC News
As part of National Indigenous Peoples Day June 21, a Canadian organization wants to draw attention to the fact one in two Aboriginal students are at risk of going to school hungry. This is about double the number of non-Indigenous students. Breakfast Club of Canada...
