by MBC News | Aug 27, 2019
Mosquito Grizzly Bear’s Head Lean Man First Nation will soon be launching three new companies that will create jobs in the area. The First Nation plans to open a gas bar and convenience store, security company and construction company. “It will further enhance our...
by MBC News | Aug 27, 2019
A long-term northern Saskatchewan educator is the newest CEO at Northlands College in La Ronge. Guy Penney was appointed to the position earlier this week. He says he came out to this part of the province, as a teacher from Newfoundland, almost 27 years ago and just...
by MBC News | Aug 27, 2019
After seeing suicide take family and friends, Kimberly Beatty decided to raise awareness by walking from Prince Albert to La Ronge. Beatty said her step father took his own life five years ago along with other people she knew. This is the third year for the walk,...
by MBC News | Aug 27, 2019
The results are in from the 25th annual Eagle Point Canoe Classic, which took place in La Ronge over the weekend. In the 7-kilometre race, the team of Dan Beveridge from Saskatoon and Reuben Maan of Toronto took first place. In the 18-kilometre event, Regina’s...
by MBC News | Aug 26, 2019
A northern aviator is in support of the recent efforts by the Fond du Lac First Nation to expand and widen that community’s runway. “We believe it’s important for the community to have effective air transportation. And if these improvements were made, it would be an...
by MBC News | Aug 26, 2019
Police are searching for a 29-year-old Regina man, facing a charge of manslaughter in the 2017 death of his infant son. Catlin Wade Goodwill is wanted on a Canada-wide arrest warrant. He is described as Indigenous, 5’9” tall, weighing approximately 200 lbs., with a...
by MBC News | Aug 26, 2019
Enhancing northern and Indigenous opportunities is a focus of expansion for the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber has developed what it calls an Indigenous Engagement Charter, aimed at helping First Nations people integrate into the workforce and for...
by MBC News | Aug 26, 2019
Northlands College in La Ronge has appointed a new CEO. Effective Monday, Aug. 28, John Guy Penney takes over for Toby Greschner who stepped down earlier in the year. Penney has 25 years of educational experience in northern Saskatchewan and has been with the college...
by MBC News | Aug 26, 2019
The La Ronge Ice Wolves kicked off their hockey school on Monday morning at the Mel Hegland Uniplex. Last week, the Ice Wolves had to halt registrations due the fact they had reached capacity. Ninety-five athletes signed up this year. “I think anytime you come to a...
by MBC News | Aug 26, 2019
Sucker River’s Dade Bernatchez continues to impress on the golf course this year. Bernatchez, who plays on the Maple Leaf Junior Tour, finished first this past weekend at a peewee event in Warman. He shot a 71 on the first day before carding a 75 on the final round....
