The grand chief of the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) is speaking out about the death of a 23-year-old woman in provincial custody. Tatiana Custer died Jan. 3 at the Pine Grove Correction Centre in Prince Albert. Brian Hardlotte told MBC Radio News the tribal...
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...
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...
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...
The Saskatchewan RCMP are working to deal public safety problems in Pelican Narrows. Before the holidays RCMP reported they arrested and charged 10 people for drugs and weapons offenses. Inspector Stephen Bergerman, acting north district commander for the RCMP in the...
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is looking back on 2023. In an exclusive year end interview with MBC Radio News, SIGA President and CEO Zane Hansen said the past year was one which saw the First Nations owned gaming authority continue to recover from...
Ya’ thi Néné Lands and Resources (YNLR) has announced the signing of another exploration agreement. The organization which represents Fond-du-Lac, Black Lake and Hatchet Lake Denesuline First Nations along with the northern communities of Uranium City, Camsell...
The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) is working to support people during the holiday season. Over the next two days the tribal council will be handing out food hampers to those who are in need at the Chief Joseph Custer Reserve in Prince Albert. PAGC Executive...
The Saskatchewan First Nations Water Association (SFNWA) is looking to get some of their members to take part in a survey. The association is asking water treatment plant operators to fill out a survey which asks them about their salaries. SFNWA program coordinator...
The fate of Bernie Herman is now in the hands of a King’s Bench judge. Lawyers for both the Crown and defense made their closing arguments in the first degree murder trial of the former RCMP officer Wednesday morning in Prince Albert. Bernie is charged with...
