by MBC News | Jan 8, 2021
COVID-19 immunizations begin today in La Ronge after officials there received Moderna vaccines via aircraft Thursday night. Lac La Ronge Indian Band Chief Tammy Cook-Searson confirms the first shipment arrived in a Facebook post. She said immunizations will be...
by MBC News | Jan 8, 2021
The Northern Inter Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) is reporting 267 active cases of COVID-19 in their communities. Seven people are currently in hospital while 1,149 recoveries are being reported. The far northeast region continues to have the highest number of active...
by MBC News | Jan 8, 2021
With the Scattered Site Outreach program being sidelined for the next week due to COVID-19 related challenges, a La Ronge group is stepping up to help provide warm meals. The Early Childhood Intervention Program is preparing pick-up or contactless meals. “Why...
by MBC News | Jan 7, 2021
The Northern Village of Pinehouse has declared a state of emergency due to rising COVID-19 numbers. The information is posted on the Northern Village of Pinehouse COVID-19 Update Facebook page. According to the page, the community of just over 1,000 people now has 96...
by MBC News | Jan 7, 2021
The La Ronge Ice Wolves aren’t playing games right now due to tighter COVID-19 measures introduced by the province in November, but behind the scenes, the team is busy with fundraising efforts. The Ice Wolves are currently doing a 50/50 raffle, a snowmobile draw...
by MBC News | Jan 7, 2021
As 1450 Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are heading to the Far North East, one Chief is pleased that her region is now included in the first allotment of immunizations. “They have heard us and we’re really grateful that the Moderna vaccine will be arriving in the Far...
