Police warn of potential presence of fentanyl in Prince Albert

Police warn of potential presence of fentanyl in Prince Albert

Prince Albert police are warning of the possible presence of the deadly drug fentanyl in the city. Fentanyl is often mixed with other illicit drugs such as heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine and MDMA. It is odourless and even a small amount can be fatal. Police say...
La Ronge youth group parade brings Halloween to tri-communities

La Ronge youth group parade brings Halloween to tri-communities

A youth-led organization will be hosting a Halloween parade and virtual costume contest in the tri-communities of La Ronge, Air Ronge and the Lac La Ronge Indian Band this weekend. Indigenous Spirits is putting on the parade as an alternative for children and parents...
Ice Wolves acquire Paulhus from Humboldt 

Ice Wolves acquire Paulhus from Humboldt 

The La Ronge Ice Wolves have acquired 2002-born forward Josh Paulhus from the Humboldt Broncos in exchange for a player development fee and a second-round pick in 2021.  “Very, very high compete level, plays with what we like here — grease and grit,” said Ice Wolves...
RCMP investigate Southend death

RCMP investigate Southend death

Police in Southend are investigating the death of an unidentified man found deceased in his home in that community last Thursday. RCMP said the death is considered suspicious based on the man’s injuries and his encounters. An autopsy was performed Monday, with...
La Ronge youth group parade brings Halloween to tri-communities

Shahab expresses caution over Hallowe’en activties

The province’s chief medical health officer is concerned that COVID-19 cases will continue to be high following this weekend. Saturday of course is Hallowe’en, in which young trick-or-treaters will be going door-to-door, young adults may be headed to parties or the...
Ice Wolves deactivate Bombers 

Ice Wolves deactivate Bombers 

It was a game that featured just about everything and when the dust settled, the La Ronge Ice Wolves skated away with a 6-2 win on Wednesday night at home over the Flin Flon Bombers in SJHL pre-season action.  “Our penalty kill is doing a helluva job, but again, we...
SJHL regular season schedule announced

SJHL regular season schedule announced

The 2020-21 SJHL regular season schedule has been released. The La Ronge Ice Wolves are slated to kick things off Nov. 6 at home versus the Nipawin Hawks. Puck drop is slated for 7:30 p.m. at the Mel Hegland Uniplex. Following opening night, the Ice Wolves will make...
More hockey gear for northern Sask. kids

More hockey gear for northern Sask. kids

For the second straight year, some lucky kids in northern Saskatchewan will be getting new sets of hockey equipment free of charge. It’s all made possible through the NHLPA Goals & Dreams fund. RCMP Cpl. Brent Nicol is involved with the local initiative and...