Back to Batoche Days goes virtual again this year

Back to Batoche Days goes virtual again this year

The Back to Batoche Days festival gets underway this weekend. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the festival will once again be held virtually. Festivities begin Thursday night and wrap up on Sunday. Traditional events include fiddle, square dancing and jig competitions....
Northern First Nation in lock down due to COVID-19 variant

Northern First Nation in lock down due to COVID-19 variant

The Black Lake Denesuline First Nation is in lock down. In a notice to members, Chief and Council said the lock down, which will be in effect until August 5, is being put in place to reduce the spread of the Delta COVID-19 variant. Community members who have serious...
Tri-community fire ban from July 9 lifted

Tri-community fire ban from July 9 lifted

A fire ban for La Ronge, Air Ronge and the Lac La Ronge Indian Band has been lifted as of 10 a.m. Thursday. A ban was issued July 9 due to dry conditions. The La Ronge Regional Fire Department said in a statement the ban has been rescinded due to recent precipitation,...