Low moose numbers leads to shorter hunting season

Low moose numbers leads to shorter hunting season

Officials with Saskatchewan Environment say it should be another good fall for moose hunting in most areas of the province. Once exception could be south of La Ronge, where the season for licenced sport hunters has been reduced this year. Wildlife Ecologist Tom Perry...
Ice Wolves lose in North Battleford

Ice Wolves lose in North Battleford

The La Ronge Ice Wolves closed out the road portion of their pre-season schedule with an 8-2 loss to the Battlefords North Stars on Saturday afternoon.  The Ice Wolves got off to a hot start, scoring twice just over six minutes into the game. The Ice Wolves scored on...
Ice Wolves fall to North Stars 

Ice Wolves fall to North Stars 

The La Ronge Ice Wolves slipped to 1-2 in SJHL pre-season action on Friday Night in North Battleford when they dropped a 5-1 decision to the North Stars.  Things started out well for the Ice Wolves, who found the back of the net under a minute into the game when...
Sask. Aboriginal unemployment on the rise

Sask. Aboriginal unemployment on the rise

Saskatchewan’s Aboriginal unemployment rate rose from July to August. Newly released figures from the Bureau of Statistics say the rate is up almost a full percentage point to 16.5 percent. The unemployment rate for First Nations workers climbed three percent to just...
Ombudsman Office to take complaints from La Loche Wednesday

Ombudsman Office to take complaints from La Loche Wednesday

Officials with the office of the Ombudsman will be traveling north to La Loche next Wednesday to take direct complaints from residents there, concerning various government agencies. Last year, La Loche lodged 70 grievances, with the majority being against the Ministry...
Jonathan Swiftwolfe arrested

Jonathan Swiftwolfe arrested

The Battleford RCMP says it has arrested Jonathan Swiftwolfe without incident near a home on the Mosquito First Nation. Swiftwolfe was wanted by police following the discharge of a firearm on the Saulteaux First Nation. A victim remains in Saskatoon hospital in stable...
Oil leak reported on Onion Lake First Nation

Oil leak reported on Onion Lake First Nation

The Ministry of Energy and Resources says an oil well operated by BlackPearl Resources on the Onion Lake First Nation spilled on August 26. Early indications suggest that 12 cubic meters of oil was released. The Ministry says it is monitoring the site, which is...
Ice Wolves melt Blizzard

Ice Wolves melt Blizzard

The La Ronge Ice Wolves improved to 1-1 in pre-season action on Wednesday night in The Pas, Manitoba when they defeated the OCN Blizzard 9-3. It was a big bounce back game for the Ice Wolves, who dropped a 7-2 decision the previous night at home to the Flin Flon...