The Thunderchild First Nation has elected James Snakeskin as its new Chief, in an election Monday. Snakeskin defeated six others for the top job. Incumbent Delbert Wapass did not seek re-election as he is contesting Bobby Cameron for Chief of the FSIN. The seven...
Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan have partnered with a southern Saskatchewan First Nation to measure the effects of climate change on reserve lands. Automated climate monitoring stations are in the process of being installed on the Okanese First Nation to...
Several residents are being recognized for their acts of bravery as Lieutenant Governor W. Thomas Molloy presented them with several awards today. Ian Whitehead was awarded the Bronze Medal for Bravery for saving a nine-year-old girl from a dog attack outside his home...
Students at the University of Saskatchewan may have noticed a new painted mural while walking through the tunnels between classes recently. The mural, which is in the tunnel connecting the Gordon Oakes Red Bear Students’ Centre to the Health Sciences Building, is the...
A 41-year-old man from White Bear First Nation is facing several impaired driving and firearm related charges after a Drug Recognition Expert test this past Wednesday. Carlyle RCMP responded to a complaint of a possible drug-impaired driver at around 1:45 p.m. The...
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band is presenting its members with a new Election Act, which Chief Tammy Cook-Searson says will clarify the election process. One of the major changes is the creation of an Election Committee, comprised of First Nation members who will be...
Prince Albert RCMP say the body of a missing 24-year-old man from Stony Rapids has been found. Travis MacDonald had been reported missing after he was last seen traveling in the Prince Albert area on October 8th. His vehicle was located in the city later that day....
(La Ronge Ranger Jim Searson with the new C-19 rifle. Photo by David Smith) Canadian Ranger Patrol Groups in northern Saskatchewan were busy on the weekend as their long-awaited new rifles arrived. Since the Rangers program was first established 70 years ago, members...
The La Ronge Ice Wolves ended a four-game trip with a 4-1 loss in Wilcox on Sunday to the Notre Dame Hounds. For the second straight game, it was a slow start for the Ice Wolves, who were outshot 10-3 in the first period. Despite the slow start, La Ronge opened the...
The La Ronge Ice Wolves were looking for their fourth straight win on Saturday night in Estevan, but that did not happen, as the Bruins skated away with a convincing 7-1 victory. Kolby Johnson scored the only La Ronge goal 9:22 into the first frame on the power play,...
