by MBC News | Sep 14, 2018 | Current News
It’s been a week since the Court of Queen’s Bench in Regina ruled against the protesters of the Justice for Our Stolen Children camp from Wascana Park, ordering that the camp be dismantled within a reasonable amount of time. Since then, the approximately 12 teepee’s...
by MBC News | Sep 14, 2018 | Current News
The RCMP says it will not be conducting a dive in a northern Saskatchewan lake in search of the remains of Jim Brady and Absolom Halkett. Métis activist Brady and his friend Halkett went missing in the Foster Lake area, about 120 kilometres northwest of La Ronge, in...
by MBC News | Sep 14, 2018 | Current News, Ice Wolves, MBC News
The SJHL’s La Ronge Ice Wolves are slated to open the season tonight at home against the Flin Flon Bombers. “I’m expecting there to be a little bit of animosity after our pre-season game with them (Flin Flon),” said Ice Wolves forward Kolby Johnson. “Near the end of...
by MBC News | Sep 14, 2018 | Current News, MBC News
The Métis Nation-Saskatchewan says it supports the federal government’s rights and recognition framework. MN-S President Glen McCallum says the Métis are pleased the legislation distinguishes and reflects the Métis needs. “We are satisfied that the legislation to be...
by MBC News | Sep 13, 2018 | Current News
The Saskatchewan Medical Association was in northern Saskatchewan earlier this week seeking feedback from doctors who serve the region. As part of its annual tour, SMA officials met with physicians in La Loche and Ile-a-la Crosse. SMA Vice-President Dr. Allan Woo says...
by MBC News | Sep 13, 2018 | Current News
It’s been 20 years since the Northern-Inter Tribal Health Authority first opened its doors and the organization was celebrating the event Thursday in Prince Albert. Dr. Nnamdi Ndubuka is the medical health officer for NITHA. He says it is important to take time to...
by MBC News | Sep 13, 2018 | Current News, MBC News
The Whitecap Dakota First Nation is getting some federal assistance in developing its new 155-room hotel project. The Dakota Dunes Hotel will feature Indigenous themes and décor, a fitness centre, business centre, pool and restaurant. “The Dakota Dunes Hotel is an...
by MBC News | Sep 13, 2018 | Current News
People were gathering in Prince Albert Wednesday for information on how exactly the Indian residential day school and 60’s Scoop claims processes work. The event was hosted by the Prince Albert Grand Council and lawyers Eleanore Sunchild of Sunchild Law and Philip...
by MBC News | Sep 13, 2018 | Current News, MBC News
The grounds of the west lawn of Wascana Park are now vacant, as the Justice for Our Stolen Children camp is no more. The camp stood for approximately 200 days, protesting the injustices towards First Nations children in care. Following the Court of Queen’s Bench...
by MBC News | Sep 13, 2018 | Current News, MBC News
University of Regina President Vianne Timmons continues her annual tour of northern Saskatchewan with a stop in La Ronge today. A visit to Wollaston Lake was planned for Wednesday, but because of poor weather conditions, her plane was unable to land there. Timmons...
