by MBC News | Apr 29, 2020
Increased COVID-19 testing in the La Loche region could start as soon as today, as the rapid testing machine GeneExpert could be operational by the end of Wednesday. That machine if needed could process an urgent sample within one hour. Currently, samples are...
by MBC News | Apr 29, 2020
A Saskatoon man is one of the latest recipients of the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal. Joel Pedersen, who is also a member of the Fond du Lac Denesuline First Nation, is one of 12 Saskatchewan citizens who have been selected for the 2019 award. This is the 25th year the...
by MBC News | Apr 28, 2020
The La Ronge Ice Wolves recently handed out care packages to fans. The packages featured several things, including letters crafted by billet families, treats and a team photo. “Our club recognizes that fans are a huge part of any hockey organization, especially...
by MBC News | Apr 28, 2020
RCMP say they have found the body of a Saskatoon man who had been missing for over a week. Twenty-seven-year-old Saxon Santer was reported missing Apr. 19. On Apr. 22, police found an abandoned vehicle belonging to Santer on the Mistawasis First Nation. RCMP say they...
by MBC News | Apr 28, 2020
Prince Albert city council has decided to delay a final vote on a controversial proposed bylaw – for now. The bylaw would restrict access to the city’s back alleys between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m. as part of a stated effort to reduce property crime....
by MBC News | Apr 27, 2020
As the COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the communities of La Loche, Patuanak, and the Clearwater River Dene Nation, the province outlined how it will ramp up testing and contact tracing. Health officials are conducting on average 30 tests per day in that region and...
by MBC News | Apr 27, 2020
UPDATE – Prince Albert police have identified the body of a man found earlier this week on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River as 31-year-old Donald Light. Light had been missing since last November. Police say they do not expect foul play....
by MBC News | Apr 27, 2020
A northern MLA said it’s a day late and a dollar short in how the province is reacting to an outbreak of COVID-19 in the north as more cases continue to appear. As the province works to reopen parts of the economy, a travel ban has been imposed on all on-critical...
by MBC News | Apr 27, 2020
The La Ronge Ice Wolves saw their virtual season come to an end Sunday when they dropped a 4-3 decision in overtime to the Yorkton Terriers, who took the first-round series in six games. The Ice Wolves got goals from Daylon Mannon, Jordan Mish and Aaron Greyeyes....
by MBC News | Apr 27, 2020
English River First Nation is calling for help from the Saskatchewan government to control the spread of COVID-19 infections in the community. The first four cases of the virus in the First Nation occurred in the past week. ERFN says local health officials believe...
