Inquest set for death of Onion Lake First Nation Man

Inquest set for death of Onion Lake First Nation Man

A public inquest for 22-year-old Brydon Whitstone will take place December 3-7 in Battleford. Whitstone of the Onion Lake First Nation was fatally shot on October 21, 2017 in an altercation with RCMP in North Battleford. The inquest is to determine the circumstances...
La Ronge gets new Provincial Court Judge

La Ronge gets new Provincial Court Judge

The community of La Ronge is getting a new provincial court judge. Erin Layton has been appointed to the bench. Layton, who has a law degree from the University of Saskatchewan, has worked as a Legal Aid lawyer in Prince Albert and La Ronge. “She has made valuable...
Meadow Lake RCMP charge eight in drug bust

Meadow Lake RCMP charge eight in drug bust

Seven men and one woman have been charged after a drug bust involving residences in the Meadow Lake and Green Lake areas. Police used multiple search warrants to seize cocaine, cash, brass knuckles, and a vehicle. Charges include trafficking cocaine, possession for...
NDP to Sask. gov: Take action on child welfare legislation

NDP to Sask. gov: Take action on child welfare legislation

As the number of children in government care rises every year, the New Democrats are calling for quicker action in overhauling child welfare legislation. According to the Child Advocate report for 2017, approximately 5250 kids were in government care, up from 4500 in...
New movement on Northern Alcohol Strategy

New movement on Northern Alcohol Strategy

The controversial Northern Alcohol Strategy, introduced in 2016 by La Ronge town council, has new movement. The strategy, with almost 50 proposals, is intended to regulate liquor sales in an effort to reduce alcohol-related hazards. One proposal resurfaced at the last...
Legal wrangling between Cameco and CRA continues

Legal wrangling between Cameco and CRA continues

A legal battle between Saskatoon’s Cameco Corporation and the Canada Revenue Corporation looks like it won’t be ending anytime soon. CRA has appealed a recent federal tax court decision that ruled in favour of the uranium mining company. The ruling means...
Ice Wolves drop close one in Humboldt 

Ice Wolves drop close one in Humboldt 

The La Ronge Ice Wolves were looking for a return to the win column on Wednesday night in Humboldt, but it was the Broncos prevailing with a 2-1 victory.  For the second straight night, a slow start plagued the Ice Wolves. The Broncos opened the scoring 7:24 into the...