La Ronge band election put on hold

La Ronge band election put on hold

Lac La Ronge Indian Band voters will not be going to the polls on Monday after all. The band’s election tribunal made the decision to postpone the vote Wednesday due to ongoing concerns around the COVID-19 pandemic. An advance poll had already been cancelled. The...
Seabee gold mine suspends operations

Seabee gold mine suspends operations

A northern Saskatchewan gold mine is suspending operations. The Seabee Gold Operation is owned by Vancouver-based SSR Mining. It is located about 125 kilometres northeast of La Ronge. In a press release late Wednesday afternoon, the company says it will be entering...
2020 North American Indigenous Games postponed

2020 North American Indigenous Games postponed

The upcoming North American Indigenous Games in Halifax has been postponed until 2021 due to safety concerns around the novel coronavirus. The games had been scheduled to take place July 12-18 in Halifax. NAIG was expected to draw 5,000 athletes, coaches and team...
Fishing Lake First Nation man facing several charges after shooting

Death of male in Dillion considered suspicious

RCMP say the death of a 28-year-old male which took place in northern Saskatchewan on March 22 is considered suspicious. Buffalo Narrows RCMP and Dillon RCMP were called to a residence in Dillon and found two men with serious injuries on March 22. EMS attempted to...