by MBC News | Nov 27, 2020 | Current News
Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Vice Chief David Pratt said he has COVID-19. “I received a phone call and notification from the Saskatchewan Health Authority that I did test positive for COVID-19,” Pratt said in a Facebook video. “The symptoms that I...
by MBC News | Nov 26, 2020 | Current News
Condolences and tributes continue to pour in for Fred Sasakamoose. The Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation man, who was one of the first Indigenous hockey players to make it to the NHL, passed away from complications due to COVID-19 on Tuesday. He was 86. Although Sasakamoose’s...
by MBC News | Nov 26, 2020 | Current News
Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark is requesting the lowering of the Métis Flag at city hall to honour the late Senator Mike Maurice. Maurice, a respected elder known to many as Moshum Mike, passed away earlier this week after a lengthy illness. In a media release sent out...
by MBC News | Nov 26, 2020 | Current News
The Zagime Anishinabek First Nation is holding a smudge walk for its youth, after several attempted suicide last weekend. “There is definitely a sense of isolation for our youth. We haven’t been able to have the usual activities,” said Chief Lynn Acoose. “I...
by MBC News | Nov 26, 2020 | Current News
The unsolved mystery of two men who went missing in northern Saskatchewan in the late 1960’s is the subject of a new book. Jim Brady and Absolom Halkett were last seen in the area of Foster Lake, about 120 miles northwest of La Ronge, in June 1967. At the time, Brady...
by MBC News | Nov 26, 2020 | Current News
Questions continue to be raised about how the federal Liberals will ensure the COVID-19 vaccine, when it arrives in the country will be distributed to vulnerable people and Indigenous communities. Ottawa is now suggesting January as the start date of when people will...
by MBC News | Nov 26, 2020 | Current News, Ice Wolves, MBC News, Sports
Following new COVID-19 restrictions across Saskatchewan, the SJHL has hit the pause button on its season. “With the announcement today (Wednesday) by the Saskatchewan government and Saskatchewan health, the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League will not be playing any...
by MBC News | Nov 26, 2020 | Current News
The Commissioner of the RCMP said she will soon be reviewing an independent report into the investigative practices of Mounties in the Colten Boushie death. Brenda Lucki said she expects the report December 4, and will review it over the weekend. “I have been told, I...
by MBC News | Nov 25, 2020 | Current News
The province is further restricting bars, restaurants, sports, places of worships, gambling and other venues as COVID-19 cases continue to remain high. Effective Friday, “all restaurants and licensed establishments (bars, taverns, nightclubs) are limited to seat four...
by MBC News | Nov 25, 2020 | Current News
It is likely to be into 2021 before ice roads open in the north, Minister of Highways and Infrastructure Joe Hargrave said the situation created by the COVID-19 pandemic is on the ministry’s mind when they make all their current decisions. He added the government...
