by MBC News | May 12, 2023 | Current News
Several northern communities are under air quality advisories, due to smokey conditions. The Sask Alert system is advising residents of Buffalo Narrows, Ile a la Crosse, Peter Pond Lake and Beauval that wildfire smoke can fluctuate over a short distance causing poor...
by bryanorthner | May 11, 2023 | Current News
A mother is demanding accountability after her 14-year-old daughter died while in the care of the Ministry of Social Services. Angela Severight had given up custodial care of Stellayna Severight as the child became a runaway, being swept up in drug and gang activity...
by MBC News | May 11, 2023 | Current News
The Cluff Lake uranium project operated by Orano has been deactivated, with federal regulators cancelling its operating license. After reviewing all submissions and interventions, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission decided that the Cluff Lake Project’s...
by MBC News | May 11, 2023 | Current News
(Photo courtesy of NHL.com.) By: Dave Baxter, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Winnipeg Sun Geraldine Shingoose still remembers the jokes and the ridicule she would often face as a child because of her traditional Indigenous name, and that is why she felt sadness...
by MBC News | May 10, 2023 | Current News
The Saskatchewan government has passed new amendments in an effort to improve and streamline enforcement of First Nations laws and bylaws. Bill 126, also known as the Summary Offences Procedure Amendment Act, aims to provide First Nations with a simplified legal...
by bryanorthner | May 10, 2023 | Current News
(Photo of Mark Arcand.) One week after Saskatoon Tribal Council Chief Mark Arcand blasted a city Councillor for comments made regarding the Emergency Wellness Centre, that Councillor is now calling for a review of homelessness in Saskatoon. Ward 3 Councillor David...
by MBC News | May 10, 2023 | Current News
RCMP says it has identified human remains found last week on the Big Island Lake Cree Nation. A forensic autopsy performed Tuesday indicates the remains belong to Dominic Kahpoonapit. Kahpoonapit was reported missing in December. His remains were discovered last...
by MBC News | May 10, 2023 | Current News
(Photo: A ceremony outside the entrance of the Senate.) By Shari Narine, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com An inquiry launched May 3 by independent Saskatchewan Senator Marty Klyne aims to bring attention to Indigenous-owned and -controlled...
by bryanorthner | May 9, 2023 | Current News
The Order of Gabriel Dumont has been awarded since the 1980s, honouring individuals with gold and silver medals for their contributions to the Métis of Canada. The bronze medal, which has acted as a fairly new addition, was released in 2010 to recognize and honour...
by MBC News | May 9, 2023 | Current News
UPDATE 2:15 PM Manitoba RCMP are downgrading a threat risk after two inmates escaped from prison on Monday. Mounties say they have arrested Xander Tardiff without incident today, yet Kelly Castel remains on the loose. Police earlier issued a dangerous persons alert...
