by MBC News | Mar 16, 2022 | Current News
Two Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) Casinos are marking 26 years in business this month. In March of 1996 both The Northern Lights Casino in Prince Albert and the Gold Eagle Casino in North Battleford opened their doors to the public. Kelly Atcheynum, the...
by MBC News | Mar 16, 2022 | Current News
Prince Albert police chief Jonathan Bergen and the PAPS have come under fire in recent weeks. The concerns have arisen following the death of 13-month-old Tanner Brass who was allegedly murdered by his father. Prince Albert Police service suspended two of their...
by MBC News | Mar 15, 2022 | Current News
The Prince Albert YWCA is now able to provide more support for those going through addictions treatment. On Tuesday the provincial government officially announced funding for eight additional addiction treatment beds located at Our House. Four of the beds are for...
by MBC News | Mar 15, 2022 | Current News
The Northern Lights School Division will be using a provincial grant geared towards truth and reconciliation education for language preservation. Alexis McLeod, the school division’s First Nations and Métis education consultant, said she collaborated with her...
by MBC News | Mar 15, 2022 | Current News
The body of a man who drowned in the South Saskatchewan River has been recovered. Nathanial Bear, of Mistawasis First Nation, fell into the river in Saskatoon on February 27th. Immediate attempts were made to rescue him, but they would be unsuccessful. In the...
by MBC News | Mar 15, 2022 | Current News
First Nations who lived with drinking water advisories on their reserves for at least a year between 1995 and 2021 can now submit a claim as part of the First Nations Drinking Water Class Action. The settlement between Canada and certain First Nations and their...
by MBC News | Mar 14, 2022 | Current News
The company looking to build an oriented strand board mill north of Prince Albert is looking to connect with the public. One Sky Forestry Products is putting on an open house at the Senator Allen Bird Memorial Centre Tuesday. Scott Bax, CEO of One Sky Forestry...
by MBC News | Mar 14, 2022 | Current News
A man facing a charge of second degree murder in the death of his 13 month old son had his case adjourned Monday morning in Prince Albert Provincial Court. Kaij Brass was not present when a lawyer acting on his behalf asked for the adjournment. Brass’s matter is...
by MBC News | Mar 14, 2022 | Current News
The Sask. Court of Appeal has ruled that the Court of Queen’s Bench does have jurisdiction to hear a dispute between the Black Lake Denesuline First Nation and the Treaty #8 Benefits Board of Trustees. A dispute arose over the administration of a federally negotiated...
by Joel Willick | Mar 11, 2022 | Current News
Pierre Poilievre is currently embarking on the campaign trail to achieve leadership of Canada’s Conservative Party. The leadership hopeful was recently in Saskatchewan and made a stop at Whitecap Dakota First Nation south of Saskatoon. After the visit, Poilievre...
