by MBC News | Aug 4, 2020
La Ronge RCMP say a 42-year-old man drowned over the weekend. Police say the incident happened at Bell’s Point beach on the Lac La Ronge Indian Band reserve around 6 p.m. Saturday. A member of the public, officers and EMS staff all attempted CPR on the man. He was...
by MBC News | Aug 4, 2020
The province is attempting to return students to school next month “as close to normal as possible, with additional health measures and precautions.” The back-to-school plan released Tuesday said parents and care givers will be asked to self-screen for COVID-19...
by Dan Jones | Jul 31, 2020
The journey of two northern men to raise awareness to high suicide rates in the North has reached its final destination. On July 2, Tristen Durocher and Christopher Merasty began walking the 635 KM from La Ronge to the Legislative Assembly in Regina. They got here...
by MBC News | Jul 31, 2020
RCMP have charged two men and one woman after what began as an alleged shooting incident on the Onion Lake Cree Nation Wednesday afternoon. Police say a male victim was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries and the suspects fled in a...
by MBC News | Jul 31, 2020
After four decades, Prince Albert police continue to search for Robert “Bud” Wiggins. The then 29-year-old Wiggins was last seen on July 28, 1980 in the Prince Albert area. Police believe he was the victim of foul play and are urging anyone who may have information to...
by MBC News | Jul 31, 2020
The Ice Wolves have received a big financial boost from the Town of La Ronge. The town has agreed to forgive the SJHL team $20,000 in debt owed to the municipality as well as giving the Ice Wolves free ice time at the Mel Hegland Uniplex for the upcoming season. The...
by MBC News | Jul 30, 2020
Prince Albert police are investigating after a female inmate died at Pine Grove Correctional Centre Wednesday night. A provincial government press release says the inmate was found unresponsive in her cell around 7 p.m. It says the death is not related to COVID-19 and...
by MBC News | Jul 30, 2020
Chanterelle mushroom harvesting is off to an early and busy start this year according to one La Ronge buyer. Boreal Heartland business manager Randy Johns said the season began earlier than usual due to steady precipitation in the area. It usually begins in early to...
by MBC News | Jul 30, 2020
Prince Albert is examining a policy that would make it mandatory for all senior staff management positions to live within city limits. This would include such positions as city manager, solicitor, clerk and fire chief but would only apply to new hires. The policy...
by MBC News | Jul 29, 2020
The Saskatchewan RCMP will be piloting a youth program in communities across the province this year. Laili Yazdani, a community program officer for the force, said the Youth Advisory Committee will allow teenagers to interact with police officers and identify issues...
