by MBC News | Jan 11, 2024 | Current News
The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) is speaking out about the death of a young woman in provincial custody. PAGC is calling for a transparent investigation in to the death of 23-year-old Tatiana Custer. Custer died Jan. 3 at the Pine Grove Correctional Centre in...
by Joel Willick | Jan 10, 2024 | Current News
An Indigenous cultural leader in Saskatchewan says a historic Golden Globes win this week can be a beacon of hope for Indigenous youth everywhere. On Sunday night, Lily Gladstone became the first Indigenous woman in the awards show’s history to win the award for...
by MBC News | Jan 10, 2024 | Current News
The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies has received a funding boost from the province on Wednesday. The government announced $850,000 in additional funding for SIIT to add 25 seats to its Mental Health and Wellness Diploma program in Saskatoon....
by bryanorthner | Jan 10, 2024 | Current News
It was a busy year for RCMP in La Ronge. In its latest statistical report, Mounties said there were just over 13,000 calls for service, up 150 from a year ago. Drug offenses topped the list at 2430 calls, followed by business break and enters at 1617 calls. “Drugs and...
by bryanorthner | Jan 9, 2024 | Current News
The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) is getting ready to talk to their communities about First Nations self administered policing. The tribal council recently got funding from the federal and provincial governments to put on engagement sessions where communities...
by Jenna Smith | Jan 9, 2024 | Current News
Avid outdoors man and owner of NorthSask Eco-Adventures Matthew Maurer has launched a new website that rents out all necessary equipment for ice fishing. It costs approximately $1200 for all the ice fishing gear needed to fish comfortably, which might not be feasible...
by MBC News | Jan 9, 2024 | Current News
By: Shari Narine, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com Poundmaker’s Lodge Treatment Centres will be expanding its reach from northern Alberta into Saskatchewan. In December, the Saskatchewan government and Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) announced...
by bryanorthner | Jan 8, 2024 | Current News
The provincial government is providing an update about ice roads in the north. David Horth, director of communications for the Ministry of Highways told MBC Radio News the ministry is not able to give a firm date in regards to when the roads will be open. However, he...
by MBC News | Jan 8, 2024 | Current News
Prince Albert and Area Teachers’ Association president Jean-Marc Belliveau says there will be no decision on teacher sanctions until the middle of the month. The provincial government and Saskatchewan’s teachers are currently at an impasse after entering the...
by Jenna Smith | Jan 5, 2024 | Current News
2023 was one of the busiest years the Prince Albert Food Bank has ever seen. Roughly 14,000 hampers were given out, which is approximately 1100 hampers a month. In August the Food Bank set a record of 1290 hampers in a month. Executive Director Kim Scruby told MBC...
