RCMP are treating the death of a man on the Sturgeon Lake First Nation as suspicious. Mounties from Prince Albert responded to a report Sunday morning of an unresponsive man at a home on the Sturgeon Lake First Nation. He was declared dead at the home by EMS....
The Sask. government says it has discussed the two First Nations cannabis retail operations in the province with the federal government, with the expectation that Ottawa do something. Attorney General Don Morgan says enforcement of what he calls unlicensed cannabis...
La Ronge was the site of the JRMCC Men’s Fastball Tournament over the weekend. Six teams took part in the action and when the dust settled, the Saskatoon Merchants came out on top. The Merchants defeated the Regina Golden Hawks 3-2 and 2-0 in the...
After months of uncertainty, the United States government has determined that Canadian uranium imports do not pose a national security threat. The decision Saturday means there will be no new trade restrictions implemented on Cameco. “We’re obviously pleased that no...
The La Ronge Ice Wolves have signed 2000-born forward Kyle Ford for the upcoming season. Ford is from Calgary, AB and spent last season in the KIJHL with the Fernie Ghostriders. In 48 regular season games, Ford had 42 points and 65 penalty minutes. “I love being the...
RCMP say a 19-year-old man is dead following a rollover crash in Montreal Lake Friday afternoon. Mounties say the vehicle was travelling south on Bird Avenue in that community when it lost control and rolled shortly before 5:30 p.m. The passenger, a 17-year-old boy,...
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band is mourning the loss of one of its most highly respected elders. Jacob Ratt served in the capacities of employee, elected councillor and elder with the La Ronge band for 48 years. Ratt began working for LLRIB in 1971 as a carpenter, moving...
Job layoffs at the Northern Wild Fishery are having a rippling effect in Northern Saskatchewan. 20 people in Wollaston Lake, five in Prince Albert and the livelihoods of contributing fisherman, were immediately felt Thursday as the Fishery closed its doors. Anne...
The La Ronge Ice Wolves have signed another player. The Ice Wolves have agreed to terms with 2000-born defenceman Sawan Gill for the upcoming season. “I’m a two-way defenceman, I really like to jump up into the rush,” said Gill. “I think I can move the puck really...
The Tony Cote First Nations Summer Games kick off this weekend. Flying Dust First Nation is hosting the event this year. “There’s delegations from 13 tribal councils, they are allocated 350 – that’s athletes, coaches and chaperones,” said Games Manager Clay DeBray....
