by MBC News | Jul 19, 2019 | Current News
Health officials in Saskatchewan have declared a syphilis outbreak in almost every First Nations community in the province. An increase of cases has been reported in Lloydminster, the Battlefords, Prince Albert, Saskatoon and Fort Qu’Appelle with similar numbers in...
by MBC News | Jul 19, 2019 | Current News
Prince Albert RCMP says it is looking a 16-year-old boy. Mounties say Charles Laliberte was last seen north of Christopher Lake along Highway 2 at approximately 1:30 this morning. It is believed he may be trying to get to Ile-a-la-Crosse. Charles is described as slim,...
by MBC News | Jul 19, 2019 | Current News, MBC News
The 2019 edition of the Tony Cote First Nations Summer Games have come to a close. Team Woodland’s contingent was the overall points winner with 62. BATC was not far off the pace with 58 points, while MLTC rounded out the top three with 57 points. Team Woodland’s...
by MBC News | Jul 19, 2019 | Current News
Three northern First Nations say they are prepared to go to court if needed to protect their rights on a traditional territory trans-boundary land claims agreement. The Black Lake, Fond Du Lac and Hatchet Lake First Nations say they filed a judicial review Thursday...
by MBC News | Jul 18, 2019 | Current News
The federal government will not be taking any enforcement action against two Saskatchewan First Nations, which are operating on-reserve cannabis retail stores. Muscowpetung First Nation and the Pheasant Rump Nakota Nation have passed internal legislation which they...
by MBC News | Jul 18, 2019 | Current News
The province has a new Lieutenant Governor. Russell Mirasty swore his allegiance to the Queen and took his Oath of Office before signing official documents, making him the 23rd Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan. “I am familiar with the role somewhat having worked...
by MBC News | Jul 18, 2019 | Current News, MBC News
Team Woodland’s golf team is bringing home three medals from the 2019 Tony Cote First Nations Summer Games on the Flying Dust First Nation. Mya Whitecap and Jennifer Ratt had a golden performance in the U13/U15 female division. In the U17/U19 female category, Tori...
by MBC News | Jul 18, 2019 | Current News
History will be made today, as the first Indigenous person will be appointed as the new Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan. Russell Mirasty has been tapped to be the Queen’s representative, taking over for the late Thomas Molloy. Mirasty was appointed Wednesday by...
by MBC News | Jul 17, 2019 | Current News, MBC News
Canoeing events have been fruitful for Team Woodland at the 2019 Tony Cote First Nations Summer Games on the Flying Dust First Nation. Team Woodland earned 16 gold medals, one silver medal and three bronze medals in that sport. Meantime, results for team events...
by MBC News | Jul 17, 2019 | Current News
Russell Mirasty’s appointment as the new Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan is being met with praise in his home community of La Ronge and is being called historic. Mirasty, a fluent Cree speaker is the first Indigenous person in the province named to the post....
