Big River First Nation man charged in fatal hit and run

Big River First Nation man charged in fatal hit and run

RCMP say a 50-year-old man is facing charges after leaving the scene of a fatal vehicle-pedestrian collision on the Big River First Nation on Dec. 23. Big River RCMP and Big River EMS responded to the call at approximately 10:45 p.m. and an adult male was pronounced...
Ice Wolves trade Perreault 

Ice Wolves trade Perreault 

The La Ronge Ice Wolves have traded 20-year-old defenceman Stephon Perreault to the Dauphin Kings (MJHL) in exchange for 18-year-old goalie Brendan Benoit and a player development fee.  Perreault was in his second season with the Ice Wolves after being acquired during...
First Nations for business alliance on forestry

First Nations for business alliance on forestry

The Montreal Lake Cree Nation, Big River First Nation, Pelican Lake First Nation, Witchekan Lake First Nation and Meadow Lake Tribal Council are among a consortium of 13 First Nations to form an alliance to better explore business opportunities in the forestry...
New high-powered rifles for CO’s expected by March

New high-powered rifles for CO’s expected by March

The Environment Ministry confirms the 147 AR-15 style patrol carbines ordered for increased protection of Conservation Officers while in the field are expected to be delivered March 1. Training for the CO’s is expected to begin in April and conclude in September. The...
Ice Wolves trade Davidson to Burlington

Ice Wolves trade Davidson to Burlington

The La Ronge Ice Wolves dealt 20-year-old goalie Daniel Davidson to the Burlington Cougars (OJHL) in exchange for a player development fee on trade deadline day. In 19 games this season with the Ice Wolves, the Surrey, B.C. product posted a 4-15 record. Davidson...
Pinehouse woman facing drug and weapons charges

Pinehouse woman facing drug and weapons charges

A Pinehouse woman is among four people facing drugs and weapons offenses, following a raid on a Prince Albert apartment building Wednesday evening. Prince Albert Police executed a search warrant on an apartment in the 500 Block of 28 Street East, seizing 46 grams of...