The La Ronge Ice Wolves have announced their leadership group for the 2020-21 campaign. Chad McIlwain, a 20-year-old forward from Calgary, has been named captain. “It’s just one of those things where it doesn’t really matter who it is, everyone out there is leaders...
An Indigenous World War II veteran from the Sweetgrass First Nation now has a painted portrait of himself on prominent display at the Canadian War Museum. 98-year-old Philip Favel enlisted in the Canadian Army in 1942 at the age of 20. He served in the Royal Canadian...
SSR mining said its gold production and revenues at its Seabee mine near La Ronge are posting losses, mainly due to operations suspension in March. The mine closed March 25, as a precautionary measure due to COVID-19. “In August, the third and final phase commenced,...
The Fond du Lac Denesuline First Nation is under a boil water advisory, as the water treatment plant is experiencing mechanical and electrical issues. The First Nation says an assessment is underway to determine the necessary repairs. Residents are asked to conserve...
18 new cases of COVID-19 in the Far North Wednesday. Provincial public health officials report the Far North West has seven new infections. 24 tests were performed Wednesday. One person remains in hospital and there are 68 active cases. In the Far North East, eight...
The Peepeekisis Cree Nation said it settled its File Hills Colony Specific Claim with the federal government for $150 million. “The claim involves compensation for the mismanagement by Canada of Peepeekisis reserve lands. The Settlement Agreement will allow the Nation...
The town of La Ronge has released the official results of Monday’s municipal election. Colin Ratushniak is the new mayor, he won with 406 votes. Coming in second was Matt Klassen with 145 votes. The six people elected to serve as councillors are Jordan McPhail,...
Saskatchewan’s new Rural and Remote Health Minister will be tasked with a burgeoning issue further exasperated by COVID-19. Everett Hindley will also oversee Mental Health and Addictions. “What’s happening with COVID-19, and the pandemic and what that has done...
COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the Far North. Provincial health officials said Monday that the Far North West region was the hardest hit. 15 new infections today, bringing the total active case count there to 57. One person is in hospital and 107 tests conducted...
A former residential school survivor will join two other Indigenous NDP opposition members when the legislature resumes shortly. Betty Nippi-Albright was elected in Saskatoon Centre, a seat the New Democrats held. Nippi-Albright has been named critic for First Nations...
