by MBC News | Apr 30, 2021 | Current News
The province now has suicide prevention legislation. On Cumberland MLA Doyle Vermette’s third attempt, he was successful Friday, as the government supported the Bill unopposed and it was assented by LT. Gov. Russ Mirasty. This is a major victory for Vermette who...
by MBC News | Apr 30, 2021 | Current News
The family of Happy Charles is getting ready to again raise awareness about her disappearance. Next week on May 7 in Prince Albert and on May 9 in La Ronge car parades are planned. Charles hasn’t been seen since April 3, 2017, she was last seen in Prince Albert....
by MBC News | Apr 28, 2021 | Current News
A new report indicates that youth suicide in the province for 2020 was down. However, injuries from self-harm or suicide attempts remained relatively the same. The Saskatchewan Child and Youth Advocate’s Annual Report states there were two suicides reported to her...
by MBC News | Apr 28, 2021 | Current News
The Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) has elected their next chief. Karen Bird, who is from the community of Southend/Reindeer Lake has been elected to succeed Peter Beatty, who did not seek re-election. Bird finished ahead of five other candidates who were seeking...
by MBC News | Apr 27, 2021 | Current News
Work is continuing to get northern residents vaccinated against COVID-19. Dr. Nnamdi Ndubuka, medical health officer for the Northern Inter Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) said so far the vaccine roll out is going well. Ndubuka explained some locations are having more...
by MBC News | Apr 26, 2021 | Current News
Meadow Lake RCMP are warning the public to be on the lookout for a dangerous suspect who escaped from police custody on Monday. RCMP say 23-year-old Chris Ernest fled from police at the Meadow Lake courthouse around noon. He is charged with possession of a weapon...
by MBC News | Apr 26, 2021 | Current News
It appears voters in the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation community of Pelican Narrows won’t be heading back to the polls after all. Chief Electoral Officer Burke Ratte had initially called for a new election in the community after votes were counted in Pelican Narrows on...
by MBC News | Apr 26, 2021 | Current News
A 28-year-old man is facing charges including hit and run, after a 13-year-old boy was killed in a vehicle collision on the Onion Lake Cree Nation Sunday. Police say the boy was riding his dirt bike in front of a home on Chief Taylor Road when he was struck. The boy...
by MBC News | Apr 26, 2021 | Current News
RCMP have charged a youth with two counts of aggravated assault, following a stabbing at a home on the Lac La Ronge Indian Band early Saturday morning. Police say the initial investigation revealed that a man and a woman were stabbed. The victims were airlifted to...
by MBC News | Apr 26, 2021 | Current News
First Nations organizations and individuals are urging the province to do more to combat systemic racism in Saskatchewan. Earlier this month the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations wrote to Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty calling on him to conduct a public...
