by Jenna Smith | Sep 12, 2024 | Current News
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced that it has allocated nearly 1.2 million cubic metres of timber to One Sky Forest Products to set the stage for the company to open an oriented strand board (OSB) mill in Prince Albert. One Sky Forest Products was formed...
by MBC News | Sep 12, 2024 | Current News
Shequille Gamble, also known as “Shack,” was 28 years old at the time of his disappearance and was last seen in Debden on October 15, 2022. One month later, on November 15 he was reported missing to Big River RCMP. At that time police stated that Gamble may have...
by MBC News | Sep 12, 2024 | Current News
A local group of Ukrainian dancers perform at Metis Cultural Days / Photo provided by NC Raine, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter By NC Raine Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Eagle Feather News During the 7th Annual CUMFI Métis Cultural Days, the focus was on...
by MBC News | Sep 12, 2024 | Current News
The provincial government is providing a $131,000 grant to support outreach programs in Prince Albert. The grant is given to the Prince Albert Métis Women’s Association so it can provide the services from now until the end of March 2025. Prince Albert Métis...
by MBC News | Sep 12, 2024 | Current News
The youth of Prince Albert have access to a new drop-in centre because of a new partnership between the Government of Saskatchewan, the Prince Albert Youth Advisory (YAT), and Prince Albert Outreach. A contribution of $135,000 is provided for this year from the...
by MBC News | Sep 12, 2024 | Current News
Residents of Southend will be returning home on Thursday. The Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation leadership posted an update Wednesday night where they say the Merkeley fire is no longer considered a threat to the community. Power, water and sewer systems are fully...
by Jenna Smith | Sep 11, 2024 | Current News
41-year-old Alvin Thomas was originally facing a charge of second-degree murder in relation to the death of Marisha Hoksbergen in Cumberland House in 2022. On July 9 of this year, Thomas entered a guilty plea of manslaughter instead. Melfort Court heard that Thomas...
by Joel Willick | Sep 11, 2024 | Current News
The Tribal Chief of the Saskatoon Tribal Council is speaking out against a planned 30-bed homeless shelter in the city. A location for the new facility was approved by city council last week with the facility to be operated by the Mustard Seed. It will be located on...
by MBC News | Sep 10, 2024 | Current News
On September 10, 2024, the Prince Albert Police Service Historical Crimes and Missing Persons Unit launched a new search for Samuel LaChance, who disappeared 37 years ago. New investigation leads have emerged, prompting a fresh inquiry into the missing person...
by Jenna Smith | Sep 10, 2024 | Current News
(Photo credit: Tasha Hubbard) Tasha Hubbard works as an associate professor at the University of Alberta. Hubbard’s latest film, titled Singing Back the Buffalo, will soon be screened in theaters nationwide. She said she’s had a strong fascination with buffalo...
