by MBC News | May 30, 2023 | Current News
By: Shari Narine, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com Anger and hope. They seem incongruous, but not in the writings of Métis Ukrainian author Conor Kerr as he weaves these emotions through the pages of his newest poetry collection Old Gods. Kerr’s...
by MBC News | May 30, 2023 | Current News
Saskatoon Police, investigating a suspicious death from the weekend have now ruled it a homicide. Investigators say David Dustyhorn died Saturday, marking the fourth homicide of 2023. Officers were called to a home in the 100 Block of Confederation Place late Saturday...
by MBC News | May 29, 2023 | Current News
Three people are facing a number of charges after a shooting in Beauval this past Saturday. Beauval RCMP said late Saturday morning they were called to a home in the community and found a 20-year-old man who had been shot multiple times. The man was taken to hospital...
by bryanorthner | May 29, 2023 | Current News
The Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) and Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) are working to get the Senator Allen Bird Memorial Centre rebuilt. The First Nation and Tribal Council are currently working to engage with PAGC membership to get their thoughts on what...
by bryanorthner | May 29, 2023 | Current News
A fundraiser to support the continuation of a youth mentoring program will be held next week in La Ronge. Children North is a non-profit organization based in northern Saskatchewan that provides multiple programs focusing on family and mental health support. The...
by MBC News | May 29, 2023 | Current News
Some communities in the northwest, evacuated by the threat of wildfires are returning home. Evacuation orders have been lifted in Ile-a-la-Crosse, Buffalo Narrows, Buffalo River, Dillon, St. George’s Hill and Michel Village. However, the Saskatchewan Public Safety...
by MBC News | May 29, 2023 | Current News
Riverside School Photo The Riverside School Jigging Group is just one example of how Riverside School works to decolonize education. Michael Oleksyn, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter By: Michael Oleksyn, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Prince Albert Daily...
by Joel Willick | May 28, 2023 | Current News
This past weekend was the spring 2023 Métis Nation Legislative Assembly in Saskatoon. Delegates from regions across the province gathered for the two-day assembly to have discussion on a wide variety of topics and pass several resolutions. One of the resolutions to...
by bryanorthner | May 26, 2023 | Current News
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is reporting there are 21 wildfires burning in the province. The agency provided the update on a media call late Friday morning. Of the 21 wildfires, five are classified as not being contained. Fire Commissioner and SPSA...
by bryanorthner | May 26, 2023 | Current News
Accusations of racial profiling are being levied against a Regina Canadian Tire store. Ezekial Bigknife claims he was profiled and assaulted by staff and security at the North Albert St. location Tuesday. He asserts the incident was a carry over from a dispute...