Budget focuses on COVID-19 prevention, vaccine and stimulus

Budget focuses on COVID-19 prevention, vaccine and stimulus

The uncertainty of the coronavirus has caused the provincial government to only table its expense budget, leaving out its revenues forecast. Premier Scott Moe said Tuesday that COVID-19 is making it too difficult to predict revenues as oil prices are plummeting and...
Skating event cancelled in La Ronge

Skating event cancelled in La Ronge

The La Ronge Skating Club has cancelled its Carnival Cruise program due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Colin Ratushniak is a coach with the La Ronge Skating Club and he says Skate Canada and Skate Saskatchewan advised the club to scrap any planned events or lessons for the...
Coronavirus testing to greatly increase

Coronavirus testing to greatly increase

Saskatchewan has tested over 1100 people for the coronavirus so far. Results indicate there are two confirmed, six presumptive and 46 cases pending. But, concern is being raised as to whether the province is preforming adequate testing or has enough supplies....
Coronavirus testing to greatly increase

Province confirms eighth presumptive COVID-19 case

The province is confirming an eighth presumptive case of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan. A government press release says the person is in their 50’s and was tested in Regina following travel to Vancouver. They are currently self-isolating at home. Saskatchewan Health...
Ice Wolves hand out awards

Ice Wolves hand out awards

The La Ronge Ice Wolves have handed out their year-end awards. Forward Daylon Mannon and goaltender Liam McGarva are sharing the team’s MVP prize. Mannon, from Fresno, CA, finished fourth in league scoring this past season with 80 points and he led the SJHL with four...
SIGA temporarily shuts casino doors at all seven locations

SIGA temporarily shuts casino doors at all seven locations

The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority has made the decision to suspend its operations for the next two weeks beginning Tuesday. A press release says the decision was made due concerns regarding the ongoing international COVID-19 pandemic. SIGA operates casinos in...
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...