Apprehension of new-born children on the rise in Sask.

Apprehension of new-born children on the rise in Sask.

by | Nov 20, 2018

Documents from an Access to Information Request from the New Democrats indicate the apprehension of new-born babies, fewer than 30 days old is on the rise. The document provided to the media suggests that in 2013, 104 children were put in care. In 2017, that number...
Province renames Unity area lakes to reflect cultural sensitivity

Province renames Unity area lakes to reflect cultural sensitivity

by | Nov 20, 2018

The Saskatchewan government has changed the name of Killsquaw Lake to one that honours Indigenous women. The small group of lakes near Unity will now be called Kikiskitotawânawak Iskêwak Lakes which means “we honour the women” in Cree. Elders in the area chose the new...
Northern communities targeted by RCMP in road safety blitz

Northern communities targeted by RCMP in road safety blitz

by | Nov 20, 2018

Northern RCMP officers issued 152 tickets last week for various infractions during a traffic blitz. Officers focused on distracted, impaired and aggressive driving and whether people were wearing seatbelts in and around the communities of Beauval, Buffalo Narrows, Ile...
Big week for La Ronge Ice Wolves

Big week for La Ronge Ice Wolves

by | Nov 20, 2018

It’s a big week for the La Ronge Ice Wolves on and off the ice. When the Ice Wolves take on the Notre Dame Hounds Thursday at home and the Melville Millionaires Friday at the Mel Hegland Uniplex, La Ronge will wear special pink jerseys. The jerseys will be auctioned...