by MBC News | Jul 2, 2021
A Napatak resident was woken up by a black bear trying to enter her home through her bedroom window Wednesday morning. Samantha Plunz, who has lived in the community just south of La Ronge since 2016, said she was sleeping with the windows open due to the heat when...
by MBC News | Jul 2, 2021
High temperatures, combined with little rain is intensifying wildfires in northern Saskatchewan. There are currently 17 active fires and 202 on the season. Two fires are being closely monitored by the Sask. Protective Services Agency. The Briggs fire is burning close...
by MBC News | Jul 2, 2021
By: By Sam Laskaris, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com The expression ‘home is where the heart is’ certainly applied to Fred Sasakamoose. He is remembered by many as a hockey star. He became the first player with treaty status to make it to the...
by MBC News | Jul 2, 2021
By: Nick Pearce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The StarPhoenix Little Pine First Nation Chief Wayne Semaganis remembers the sideways looks he got in the Battlefords as a teenager. “I know those hard times, those racist times. When coming to the City of...
by MBC News | Jul 2, 2021
By: Nick Pearce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter StarPhoenix There was nothing to celebrate. COVID-19 cancelled the typically large Canada Day celebrations and fireworks in Diefenbaker Park for the second year in a row. In their place, events emphasizing...
by MBC News | Jul 1, 2021
Saskatchewan uranium mining company Cameco has evacuated all non-essential workers from its Cigar Lake operation due to a nearby wildfire. This according to a company news release sent out Thursday morning. The release says hot and dry conditions combined with...
by MBC News | Jun 30, 2021
The tri-communities of La Ronge, Air Ronge and the Lac La Ronge Indian Band are under a fire ban, according to a statement released by the La Ronge Regional Fire Department. The ban, which started at 12:01 p.m. Wednesday, is for all open fires in the communities. The...
by MBC News | Jun 30, 2021
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations wants the Roman Catholic Church to honour its commitment to compensate former students of residential schools. The Church agreed to pay $25 million in recognition of its historic wrongs at the schools it operated,...
by MBC News | Jun 30, 2021
The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) is asking the public to refrain from Canada Day Celebrations this year; the tribal council is also canceling their Canada Day plans. In a media release sent out Tuesday evening PAGC Grand Chief Brain Hardlotte said the holiday...
by MBC News | Jun 29, 2021
Premier Scott said he will be celebrating Canada Day Thursday, but also reflecting on the country’s positive qualities, but negative events. Several Saskatchewan communities, including the La Ronge area are foregoing festivities, out of respect for First Nations in...
