Wood Mountain Lakota Nation set to vote on land claim deal

Wood Mountain Lakota Nation set to vote on land claim deal

The Wood Mountain Lakota Nation in southwest Saskatchewan said it has reached a tentative settlement of a land dispute on reserve land, ending a decade of negotiations. “The dispute centered around a unilateral decision made by Canadian officials to take away half of...

Human remains discovered outside Prince Albert

RCMP say they discovered human remains in a rural area outside of Prince Albert on Wednesday afternoon. Police say a forensic autopsy will be done this week to determine cause of death. The autopsy will be done by the Saskatchewan Coroner’s Service. This is the...
Ice Wolves defuse Bombers in OT

Ice Wolves defuse Bombers in OT

The La Ronge Ice Wolves won their third straight game on Friday at home when they defused the Flin Flon Bombers 6-5 in overtime.  The Ice Wolves blew two two-goal leads throughout the contest, but Daylon Mannon ended things 1:16 into the extra session when he beat...
Verdict delayed in fraud trial of former Fond du Lac chief

Verdict delayed in fraud trial of former Fond du Lac chief

A verdict decision in the fraud and breach of trust trial of a former northern Saskatchewan chief has been delayed. Former Fond du Lac Denesuline First Nation Chief Napoleon Mercredi is accused of misappropriating more than three-quarters of a million dollars in band...
Ice Wolves tame Terriers in Pinehouse  

Ice Wolves tame Terriers in Pinehouse  

The La Ronge Ice Wolves came from behind and beat the Yorkton Terriers 5-4 in Pinehouse Thursday night.  “I thought it was great (the atmosphere), we love coming here, they treat us really well, we got a great meal after,” said Ice Wolves Associate Coach Gaelan...
Île-à-la-Crosse musician dedicates new song to firefighters

Île-à-la-Crosse musician dedicates new song to firefighters

A Métis singer-songwriter from Île-à-la-Crosse has dedicated a new song to firefighters. Nick Gardiner writes music during the fall and winter and fights fires in the spring and summer. The 23-year-old’s latest single is called “Before It Gets Away.” “It’s a song...