La Ronge band advance election poll cancelled

La Ronge band advance election poll cancelled

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band election tribunal has made the decision to cancel the upcoming advance poll on Thursday. According to a press release, the decision was made due to concerns regarding the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic. The election tribunal says it is...
Fred Sasakamoose tournament postponed

Fred Sasakamoose tournament postponed

A popular Indigenous hockey tournament has been postponed. The Fred Sasakamoose “Chief Thunderstick” National Hockey Championship was slated for April 24-26 in Saskatoon, but the event has been suspended until further notice due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “Last...
Curling cancelled in La Ronge

Curling cancelled in La Ronge

Curling season is over for the La Ronge Curling Club. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic around the world, the club has decided to cancel the rest of the season. This decision impacts regular season play, Super League action and the year-end bonspiel. The town of La Ronge...
Ice Wolves cancel awards banquet

Ice Wolves cancel awards banquet

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the La Ronge Ice Wolves have cancelled their annual year-end awards banquet, which was tentatively scheduled for March 21. “We will be planning a banquet and jersey auction the same weekend as our golf tournament, still scheduled for June...
Male youth killed in snowmobile accident near Fond du Lac

Male youth killed in snowmobile accident near Fond du Lac

RCMP say a male youth died as the result of a snowmobile collision near Fond du Lac late Thursday. Police say the accident happened on Meech Pond around 11 p.m. when two snowmobiles crashed head on in to each other. The lone occupant of the westbound snowmobile was...