by MBC News | Sep 30, 2020 | Current News
A University of Saskatchewan professor has been awarded a research grant to study the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Indigenous businesses. Ken Coates, who is the Canada Research Chair in Regional Innovation at the university, has been given $25,000 to examine...
by MBC News | Sep 30, 2020 | Current News, MBC News, Sports
The Parkland Elks U18 AA hockey team is getting set for the season. This year, the Shellbrook-based club features a handful of players from northern Saskatchewan. One of those players is 2005-born forward Sage Roberts from the Lac La Ronge Indian Band. “I’d like to...
by MBC News | Sep 29, 2020 | Current News
The White Cap Dakota First Nation and the Saskatoon Public Schools Division renewed their historic education agreement Tuesday. The two parties, along with the federal government, are part of the tripartite agreement. The education partnership, originally signed in...
by MBC News | Sep 29, 2020 | Current News
The Big River First Nation has partnered with the University of Saskatchewan to provide much needed dental services in the northern community. The new dental clinic opened in the community on Sept. 28. Dr. Amrinderbir Singh is the director of inclusive community care...
by MBC News | Sep 29, 2020 | Current News
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band is mourning the loss of one of its elders. According to a band press release, Jacob George Venne passed away on Sept. 21. In the release, Chief Tammy Cook-Searson says Venne was a well-respected member of the community who will be greatly...
by MBC News | Sep 28, 2020 | Current News
RCMP say a 45-year-old man died after a firearms incident at a residence in Stanley Mission on the weekend. Police say they were called to the residence Saturday afternoon to perform a wellness check. When they arrived, Mounties say they heard the sound of a gun being...
by MBC News | Sep 28, 2020 | Current News, MBC News
La Ronge Saskatchewan – Missinipi Broadcasting Corporation is excited to announce the launch of the Dene Honi Show from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Monday, October 5, 2020 across the entire network. MBC Radio broadcasts 24/7 with radio programs that focus on...
by MBC News | Sep 28, 2020 | Current News, MBC News, Sports
The 2020 Fall Golf FORE Juniors tournament took place Sunday at Eagle Point Resort in La Ronge, SK. “It was a pretty cool day,” said Devin Bernatchez, who is the organizer of the event. “For any of the kids that came out, they braved the cool wind. It was a nice fall...
by MBC News | Sep 25, 2020 | Current News
RCMP continue to search for an adult male boater on a northern Saskatchewan lake who has been missing since Wednesday evening. According to Saskatchewan RCMP spokesperson Corporal Rob King, the man was boating on Weyakwin Lake, about 155 kilometres northwest of Prince...
by MBC News | Sep 25, 2020 | Current News, MBC News, Sports
Young golfers will be teeing it up this weekend in northern Saskatchewan. The 2020 Fall Golf FORE Juniors tournament will take place Sunday at Eagle Point. This year’s event features three divisions, including beginner, junior open and collegiate. If you are...
