La Loche RCMP search for sexual assault suspect

La Loche RCMP search for sexual assault suspect

La Loche RCMP are searching for a 35-year-old man wanted on two charges. Police say an arrest warrant has been issued for Mark Laprise. Laprise has been charged with sexual assault and sexual interference. RCMP believe Laprise is in the La Loche area. Laprise is...
Cowessess to take over child welfare

Cowessess to take over child welfare

The Cowessess First Nation is set to pass its own legislation to take full control over child welfare. Its estimated that approximately 165 Cowessess children are in protection in several western provinces. The First Nation is modeling its legislation “Miyo...
Ice Wolves trade defenceman

Ice Wolves trade defenceman

The La Ronge Ice Wolves have traded 19-year-old defenceman Sebastien Archambault to the Melville Millionaires in exchange for a player development fee. “I think it’s a good opportunity for Archie to head to Melville,” said Ice Wolves Head Coach and GM Kevin Kaminski....
MBC Awarded Federal Funding

MBC Awarded Federal Funding

MBC has been awarded federal funding to expand its journalism team. The Local Journalism Initiative comes by way of the federal Department of Canadian Heritage and consists of $50 million to be paid out over five years. The first round of funding is expected to create...
Broomball tournament this weekend  

Broomball tournament this weekend  

Broomball enthusiasts will be taking their talents to northern Saskatchewan this weekend. The JRMCC on the Lac La Ronge Indian Band will play host to the fourth annual Ann Venne mixed tournament Sunday. “It’s one of the main events here in La Ronge broomball-wise,”...
Trade deadline looming

Trade deadline looming

The CJHL trade deadline is fast approaching. Junior A teams across Canada will have until Jan. 10 to make moves and put the final touches on their rosters in preparation of the playoff push. “Sometimes you are looking to make a trade, but sometimes, the best one is...