by MBC News | Aug 25, 2021
After two days of testimony at the coroner’s inquest into the death of Brennan Ahenakew-Johnstone, more questions remain than have been answered. The inquest heard Tuesday from RCMP officers who initially attended the scene of a burnt out vehicle on the...
by MBC News | Aug 25, 2021
WARNING: This story contains disturbing content. A Piapot First Nation man currently incarcerated has filed a Human Rights complaint against Correctional Service of Canada, alleging excessive and traumatic force and failing to provide appropriate mental health care...
by MBC News | Aug 24, 2021
Voters in northern Saskatchewan will see a familiar face on the campaign trail during this federal election. Buckely Belanger the former longtime Saskatchewan NDP MLA for Athabasca is standing for the federal Liberals in Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River. Belanger...
by MBC News | Aug 24, 2021
The Athabasca Health Authority is requiring all employees and contract-workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19. AHA sent notice of their new vaccine mandate to employees on Aug. 18 and employees were encouraged to get the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by Monday....
by MBC News | Aug 24, 2021
Big River RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 13-year-old Syron Ross. Ross was last seen on the Pelican Lake First Nation on Aug. 19. She is described as 5’3″, 105 lbs with long black hair and brown eyes. RCMP say Ross may now be...
by MBC News | Aug 24, 2021
Miscommunication and a lack of protocol among first responders appeared to rule the day when Brennan Ahenakew-Johnstone’s remains were found in a burnt out vehicle three years ago on the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation. The coroner’s inquest into the 20-year-old...
by MBC News | Aug 23, 2021
Prince Albert now has another First Nation owned business operating in the city. Tipi Fuel and Convenience Store hosted a grand opening at their location, on the corner of 15th Street East and 10th Avenue East, Monday. The business is owned and operated by Sturgeon...
by MBC News | Aug 23, 2021
Mounties say a Sunday morning house fire in Pelican Narrows is being investigated as suspicious. RCMP were called to the home on Highway #135 at approximately 2 A.M. to find it completely engulfed in flames. All the occupants were able to escape uninjured. The house...
by MBC News | Aug 23, 2021
A man is in stable condition after being treated for what are believed to be stab wounds resulting from an incident in Sucker River. La Ronge RCMP and EMS responded to a call Thursday evening and located a man with serious injuries who was immediately transported to...
by MBC News | Aug 20, 2021
New Democrat leader Jagmeet Singh said if elected Prime Minister he would fight for justice for Indigenous children discovered at unmarked graves and burials at residential schools in Canada. Speaking Friday on the Cowessess First Nation, which in June discovered the...
