Black bear attack north of Buffalo Narrows leaves woman dead

Black bear attack north of Buffalo Narrows leaves woman dead

RCMP says a 44-year-old woman, who was camping in a remote lake north of Buffalo Narrows was attacked and killed by a black bear Thursday evening. Police say the woman was camping with two children and a man near McKie Lake, approximately 150 kilometres north of that...
MJHL returning to the ice in October

MJHL returning to the ice in October

The Manitoba Junior Hockey League says it will kick off its season Oct. 9. The league says it has been working with various groups on a return-to-play plan since June. “On behalf of the MJHL Board of Governors and with the support of Sport Manitoba and approval by the...
UPDATED: RCMP search Bittern Lake for overboard boater

UPDATED: RCMP search Bittern Lake for overboard boater

RCMP report that the body of the missing man was recovered at approximately 11:30 Thursday morning. The name of the deceased is not being released.   Mounties say a wave crashed the boat, carrying eight people. A woman was thrown overboard and a 23-year-old man...
Canadian Challenge makes changes

Canadian Challenge makes changes

The Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race will have a different look in 2021. In the past, the event, which starts at Elk Ridge Resort and finishes in La Ronge, has featured a 12-dog race, eight-dog race and a six-dog race. The next edition of the event will have a 10-dog...
RCMP arrest three in Onion Lake gang activity investigation

RCMP arrest three in Onion Lake gang activity investigation

Two women and a man have been arrested after an RCMP investigation into gang activity on the Onion Lake Cree Nation last week. On Saturday, Mounties were involved in a vehicle chase with a truck on Highway 17 where the suspects eventually abandoned the vehicle and...
Prospect Profile – Blake Ekren-Bratton

Prospect Profile – Blake Ekren-Bratton

The La Ronge Ice Wolves were busy in June with the SJHL Bantam Draft. With the 56th overall selection in the fifth round, the La Ronge Ice Wolves selected defenceman Blake Ekren-Bratton. The Porcupine Plain, SK product had 37 points in 27 games this past season with...