Three people from the La Ronge area are facing drug and firearms-related charges after an incident in Saskatoon last week. The three were arrested in the city on Wednesday evening. Police say they began pursuing a male suspect after he was spotted urinating on the...
Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the WHL says it plans to stage a 2020-21 regular season. “The Western Hockey League is committed to providing a season for WHL players,” said WHL Commissioner Ron Robison in a news release. “This commitment ensures WHL players...
The Northern Inter Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) said there were 463 active cases of COVID-19 in their communities Monday. The far northeast region was reporting the most active cases with 225, followed by the far northwest at 102. The north central region is...
West Wind Aviation has appointed its third CEO in the last 11 months. In a press release, the northern Saskatchewan airline announced Derek Nice will be taking over the role from Stephen Smith. West Wind says Smith had only been serving as CEO on an interim basis and...
RCMP says it needs help in locating a La Loche man considered dangerous to the community. 34-year-old Ronald Glen Herman is charged with assault, assault with a weapon, forcible confinement following a Christmas Day incident. He is described as being approximately...
COVID-19 immunizations begin today in La Ronge after officials there received Moderna vaccines via aircraft Thursday night. Lac La Ronge Indian Band Chief Tammy Cook-Searson confirms the first shipment arrived in a Facebook post. She said immunizations will be...
The Northern Inter Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) is reporting 267 active cases of COVID-19 in their communities. Seven people are currently in hospital while 1,149 recoveries are being reported. The far northeast region continues to have the highest number of active...
With the Scattered Site Outreach program being sidelined for the next week due to COVID-19 related challenges, a La Ronge group is stepping up to help provide warm meals. The Early Childhood Intervention Program is preparing pick-up or contactless meals. “Why...
The Northern Village of Pinehouse has declared a state of emergency due to rising COVID-19 numbers. The information is posted on the Northern Village of Pinehouse COVID-19 Update Facebook page. According to the page, the community of just over 1,000 people now has 96...
The La Ronge Ice Wolves aren’t playing games right now due to tighter COVID-19 measures introduced by the province in November, but behind the scenes, the team is busy with fundraising efforts. The Ice Wolves are currently doing a 50/50 raffle, a snowmobile draw...
