by MBC News | May 10, 2023
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
(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
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
(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
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
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...
by MBC News | May 9, 2023
Mounties are turning to the public for help in finding a man wanted for attempted obstruction of justice and uttering threats. Cory Knutson is known to frequent Prince Albert, Weyakwin and La Ronge, but RCMP cannot confirm his location. Knutson is described as...
by MBC News | May 9, 2023
Several northern roads in Saskatchewan that support the forestry industry will receive a $6 million investment. The one-time investment is intended to preserve and maintain several forestry-dependent roads that are expected to see an increase in traffic resulting from...
by MBC News | May 8, 2023
A Forensic Anthropologist has been engaged to help identify human remains located near a home on the Big Island Lake Cree Nation. RCMP say last Wednesday night the remains were found. An autopsy has been scheduled for a later date. A search of the area did not find...
by MBC News | May 8, 2023
Construction is beginning on a new group home for adults with intellectual disabilities in the northern village of Creighton. Sod-turning took place this afternoon. The group home will provide five clients who require higher levels of support with 24-hour supervision...
