A second chance at at life: National Kidney Month

A second chance at at life: National Kidney Month

(Photo: Monica Goulet and her family at Christmas time following her kidney transplant surgery, provided by Monica Goulet)  March is National Kidney Month, and today, March 13, is World Kidney Day. A study done by the National Library of Medicine in 2022...
Two charged after crack cocaine seized

Two charged after crack cocaine seized

Just after midnight on March 10, 2025, a La Ronge RCMP officer was making proactive patrols.   They observed a running vehicle parked in the Bigstone Landing area. The officer observed two individuals inside the vehicle and approached them to check their...
UPDATE: Have you seen Jarod Norton?

UPDATE: Have you seen Jarod Norton?

UPDATE: 2025-04-13, 5:20 p.m. Jarod Norton has been located deceased.  Based on preliminary investigation, Mr. Norton’s death is not believed to be suspicious in nature.   Saskatchewan RCMP Thank  the public for their assistance. Update: March 10, 2025, The...
The OTC and its role in treaty

The OTC and its role in treaty

(Photo: Saskatchewan Treaty Commissioner, Dr. Kathy Walker: Carol Baldwin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter) By: Carol Baldwin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter “The OTC works to provide information about treaty relationships and is working on a Vision of...
La Ronge fire department had busiest year on record

La Ronge fire department had busiest year on record

(Photo: The La Ronge Fire Department consists of two career firefighters and 30 volunteers. Courtesy of Town of La Ronge) By: Nicole Goldsworthy, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, SaskToday.ca ​LA RONGE — The La Ronge Regional Fire Department is one of the busiest...
All four provincial ice roads now open for the season

All four provincial ice roads now open for the season

With all four provincial ice roads open for the season, the Ministry of Highways is reminding motorists to check the Highway Hotline before travelling.  The roughly 90 km Fond du Lac to Uranium City route opened February 20, the 85 km Stony Rapids to Fond du Lac...
Metis Nation-Saskatchewan signs MOUs on firearms safety

Metis Nation-Saskatchewan signs MOUs on firearms safety

The Metis Nation-Saskatchewan entered two new agreements on Friday afternoon to improve firearm safety for citizens. The MN-S has signed memorandums of understanding with both the Saskatchewan Government and the Saskatoon Wildlife Federation. “Firearms safety...