Firearm Weilding Suspect Creates Scare in La Ronge

Firearm Weilding Suspect Creates Scare in La Ronge Monday, April 18, 2005 at 17:49     La Ronge RCMP were unsuccessful in apprehending a man weilding a firearm on a La Ronge Reserve last (Sunday) night.   RCMP responded to calls around 8 pm Sunday evening of a man...

Smoking Experiment at Bingo Hall Boosts Numbers

Smoking Experiment at Bingo Hall Boosts Numbers Monday, April 18, 2005 at 17:36     Smoking may soon be permitted in a La Ronge bingo hall after a weekend experiment produced a larger turnout.   The experiment was staged by the bingo hall’s operator, the Lac La...

Black Lake Man Dies In Snowmobile Crash

Black Lake Man Dies In Snowmobile Crash Friday, April 15, 2005 at 14:38     The RCMP believe a snowstorm may have played a part in the death of a Black Lake man earlier this week.   39-year-old Leon Bouvier was last seen alive Tuesday morning — the same day a...

Searchers Find Body Of Missing Red Earth Man

Searchers Find Body Of Missing Red Earth Man Friday, April 15, 2005 at 14:37     The search for a missing man from the Red Earth First Nation ended on a tragic note earlier this week.   The body of 22-year-old Davin Craig McKay was discovered early Wednesday afternoon...

Band Contemplates Removing Smoking Ban

Band Contemplates Removing Smoking Ban Friday, April 15, 2005 at 14:36     The Lac La Ronge Indian Band is seriously thinking about allowing smoking in its La Ronge-based bingo hall again.   Chief Tammy Cook-Searson says revenues at Keethanow Bingo North have slowed...

Tinker To Receive Special Honour From Province

Tinker To Receive Special Honour From Province Friday, April 15, 2005 at 14:34     A long-time advocate for disabled people in northern Saskatchewan will be presented with a Saskatchewan Centennial Medal tonight in La Ronge.   Northern Affairs Minister Buckley...