by MBC News | Oct 23, 2019 | Current News
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations is calling for an independent civilian oversight committee in Saskatchewan to investigate police-involved deaths or injuries. Saskatchewan is one of the only provinces without this type of committee. “We understand that...
by MBC News | Oct 23, 2019 | Current News
The provincial government said it will release its growth plan for the next decade expecting to create 100,000 more jobs and grow the population to 1.4 million by 2030. It said it will do this by continued exports of agriculture products and minerals. “About one in 10...
by MBC News | Oct 22, 2019 | Current News
Monday’s federal election was the hot topic of discussion at the Prince Albert Grand Council annual assembly. The Liberals were re-elected to a minority government but all 14 seats in Saskatchewan went Conservative blue. Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations...
by MBC News | Oct 22, 2019 | Current News
Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River MP elect says he is overwhelmed and humbled by his victory in Monday’s election. Gary Vidal took nearly 42 percent of the vote. “We tried to keep our message really positive. I think we never once got into anything personal. We...
by MBC News | Oct 22, 2019 | Current News
It may be a Liberal minority government in Ottawa but Saskatchewan’s 14 seats have gone completely blue and this includes the northern riding. Conservative Gary Vidal has been elected as the MP for Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River with just under 42 per cent of the...
by MBC News | Oct 21, 2019 | Current News
Hundreds of people will gather in Regina November 7, for a four day healing conference for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls and two-spirited people. Affected families have called for such a gathering, which is hosted by the Mamawe Gathering Committee....
by MBC News | Oct 21, 2019 | Current News
A University of Saskatchewan professor of Aboriginal Rights and Claims says recently filed land claims suit by the Métis will have to be defined. The Métis nations of Alberta and Saskatchewan have filed a major land claim lawsuit against the federal government that...
by MBC News | Oct 21, 2019 | Current News, MBC News
A 31-year-old man is facing drug trafficking charges after La Ronge RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence on the Lac La Ronge Indian Band on Friday. RCMP seized approximately 3.75 lbs. of suspected illicit cannabis, $17,800 in cash and additional evidence of...
by MBC News | Oct 21, 2019 | Current News, Ice Wolves, MBC News, Sports
For the second straight week, a member of the La Ronge Ice Wolves has earned rookie of the week honours. Forward Spencer Kennedy has been named the SJHL Rookie of the Week. In three games this past week, the Lethbridge, AB product collected five points. During...
by MBC News | Oct 21, 2019 | Current News
It was a tough weekend for the Cumberland House Islanders and Senator Myles Venne Huskies as both teams lost their respective games at the Northern Saskatchewan High School Football League championships in Prince Albert. In a tight Tier One game on Saturday,...
