by MBC News | Oct 23, 2023 | Current News
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations and the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Law have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance legal reforms on child welfare in the province. “In the last three years in Saskatchewan provincial courts,...
by MBC News | Oct 23, 2023 | Current News
Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) President David Chartrand, seen here, says MMF has won a “clear and overwhelming” legal victory after a judge ordered the Métis National Council (MNC) to pay more than $200,000 of MMF’s legal costs, relating to an ongoing legal battle...
by MBC News | Oct 20, 2023 | Current News
Northlands College Photo A look inside the new Northlands College Metaverse Campus. Michael Oleksyn, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Northlands College, which has physical campuses in La Ronge, Creighton, Air Ronge and Buffalo Narrows has added another one...
by MBC News | Oct 20, 2023 | Current News
By: Kimiya Shokoohi, The StarPhoenix Only once or twice in the past two decades has the magnitude of wildfires in Saskatchewan compared to the 2023 season, Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency’s vice-president of operations says. The SPSA has responded to 493 fires this...
by bryanorthner | Oct 20, 2023 | Current News
A long running Prince Albert show is looking to get people to come out and audition to take part. The Voices of the North Showcase, which is part of the Prince Albert Winter Festival is set to go as part of the festival in February. However, before the show can get...
by Jenna Smith | Oct 19, 2023 | Current News
The University of Saskatchewan’s College of Medicine has announced the new department of Indigenous Health and Wellness, which is the first of its kind in the country. The new department will be Indigenous-led and ensure the research done is in favour of Indigenous...
by Joel Willick | Oct 19, 2023 | Current News
The provincial government and the Office of the Treaty Commissioner have unveiled new signs to mark Treaty boundaries along several busy Saskatchewan highways. At an event at Wanuskewin Heritage Park on Wednesday the new signs were unveiled in a special ceremony. The...
by Jenna Smith | Oct 19, 2023 | Current News
The Scattered Site Outreach Program which is operated by the Kikinahk Friendship Centre opened its homeless shelter this month. The shelter provides food, showers, washrooms, cots and a warm place for men and women over 18 in the La Ronge area. “Last year we had 202...
by MBC News | Oct 19, 2023 | Current News
A community in northern Saskatchewan is declaring a state of emergency due to a lack of water. In a media release sent out Thursday the Northern Village of Cumberland House along with Cumberland House Cree Nation and Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) said the...
by Joel Willick | Oct 18, 2023 | Current News
CONTENT WARNING: The following story contains depictions of suicide that may be distressing to some readers. UPDATE: Updated with response from the family A 6-person jury at the inquest into the death of Shane Cantre has provided 9 recommendations to Correctional...
