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North @ Noon News April 17

MBC Host: Danielle Dufour

The 2026-27 Saskatchewan Provincial Budget allocated $673.7 million to support mental health and addictions programs.

“That is a status-quo budget,” said Member of the Legislative Assembly, NDP Betty Nippi-Albright, the shadow minister for mental health and addictions. “That’s for their operational, their existing programs and services, and we know that there’s been an increased demand for mental health and substance use harm supports.”

She recently brought forward a petition to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly stating the following: Saskatchewan has the highest rate of suicide among the provinces; Indigenous people are dying by suicide at a rate of 4.3 times higher than non-Indigenous people; Saskatchewan continues to break records in overdose deaths from drug toxicity; and one in four youth in Saskatchewan have reported engaging in self-harm and have considered suicide in the past year.

“It’s the lack of investment from the Sask. Party for mental health supports and services,” said Nippi-Albright. “They’ve been undercutting mental health for years, and we’re seeing the results of that underfunding.”

Nippi-Albright stated the Police Crisis Team and Wellness Buses have requested additional government funding and “received zero funds.”

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MBC Host: Danielle Dufour
The 2026-27 Saskatchewan Provincial Budget allocated $673.7 million to support mental health and addictions programs.
&ldquo;That is a status-quo budget,&rdquo; said Member of the Legislative Assembly, NDP Betty Nippi-Albright, the shadow minister for mental health and addictions. &ldquo;That&rsquo;s for their operational, their existing programs and services, and we know that there&rsquo;s been an increased demand for mental health and substance use harm supports.&rdquo;
She recently brought forward a petition to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly stating the following: Saskatchewan has the highest rate of suicide among the provinces; Indigenous people are dying by suicide at a rate of 4.3 times higher than non-Indigenous people; Saskatchewan continues to break records in overdose deaths from drug toxicity; and one in four youth in Saskatchewan have reported engaging in self-harm and have considered suicide in the past year.
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s the lack of investment from the Sask. Party for mental health supports and services,&rdquo; said Nippi-Albright. &ldquo;They&rsquo;ve been undercutting mental health for years, and we&rsquo;re seeing the results of that underfunding.&rdquo;
Nippi-Albright stated the Police Crisis Team and Wellness Buses have requested additional government funding and &ldquo;received zero funds.&rdquo;
Read more at: <a href="https://www.mbcradio.com/2026/04/saskatchewan-mental-health-and-addictions-budget-is-it-enough">mbcradio.com</a>

Saskatchewan Mental Health and Addictions Budget – Is it Enough? with NDP Betty Nippi-Albright

April 14, 2026, an announcement of the approximately $100 million dollar casino project will see the relocation and rejuvenation of the Gold Eagle Casino, hotel and convention centre to Mosquito Grizzly Bear’s Head Lean Man (MGBHLM) First Nation near North Battleford marks a major milestone for the First Nation and it signals a deeper shift towards reconciliation since last year in December, through a ministerial order, the nation got their land back.

 

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April 14, 2026,&nbsp;an announcement of the approximately $100 million dollar casino project will see the relocation and rejuvenation of the Gold Eagle Casino, hotel and convention centre to Mosquito Grizzly Bear&rsquo;s Head Lean Man (MGBHLM) First Nation near North Battleford marks a major milestone for the First Nation and it signals a deeper shift towards reconciliation since last year in December, through a ministerial order, the nation got their land back.
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Read more at <a href="https://www.mbcradio.com/2026/04/gold-eagle-casino-reimagined-mgbhlm-first-nation-to-build-saskatchewans-new-entertainment-destination">mbcradio.com</a>

 Mosquito Grizzly Bear’s Head Lean Man (MGBHLM) First Nation Announce Major Update for Future of Casino

April 9, 2026

MBC Host: Danielle Dufour

The University of Regina shared a new strategic plan on Wednesday, “Together We Serve,” that will guide the university’s vision over the next decade.

“The plan is built around one shared vision, anchored by five strategic priorities,” said Adynea Russell, the Chair of the Board of Governors at the University of Regina.

The University of Regina accepts students from over 100 countries around the world.

“These priorities reflect the core dimensions of our work as a university,” said Dr. Jeff Keshen the President of the University of Regina. “Learning, research and scholarship, community engagement, reconciliation, innovation and we recognize these areas are deeply interconnected.”

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April 9, 2026
MBC Host: Danielle Dufour
The University of Regina shared a new strategic plan on Wednesday, &ldquo;Together We Serve,&rdquo; that will guide the university&rsquo;s vision over the next decade.
&ldquo;The plan is built around one shared vision, anchored by five strategic priorities,&rdquo; said Adynea Russell, the Chair of the Board of Governors at the University of Regina.
The University of Regina accepts students from over 100 countries around the world.
&ldquo;These priorities reflect the core dimensions of our work as a university,&rdquo; said Dr. Jeff Keshen the President of the University of Regina. &ldquo;Learning, research and scholarship, community engagement, reconciliation, innovation and we recognize these areas are deeply interconnected.&rdquo;
To continue reading visit: <a href="https://www.mbcradio.com/2026/04/university-of-reginas-together-we-serve-plan-aims-to-put-things-right-with-truth-and-reconciliation">mbcradio.com</a>

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