Bootlegging charges laid in northern Saskatchewan 

Bootlegging charges laid in northern Saskatchewan 

Three people have been charged with bootlegging after an RCMP checkstop near La Loche. Police say the operation was set up Wednesday evening on Highway 155, which is just south of the community. Investigators had received information that a number of people were...
SJHL Bantam Draft coming soon 

SJHL Bantam Draft coming soon 

The SJHL Bantam Draft is fast approaching.  The sixth instalment of the league’s draft will take place on Jun. 5, 2020 at 1 p.m.  “I think the biggest thing about our draft is we have six rounds, so there will be a total of 72 players drafted,” said SJHL President...
Skilliter honoured 

Skilliter honoured 

A long-time hockey official in northern Saskatchewan has been honoured.  La Ronge’s Bruce Skilliter has earned the Saskatchewan Hockey Association’s Most Deserving Official award for Zone 8.  “It’s just pretty nice to be recognized after all of those years of...
Golf courses open in Sask. 

Golf courses open in Sask. 

Golf enthusiasts can swing the sticks today. Saskatchewan is allowing golf courses to open today during the COVID-19 pandemic.  If you are heading to the links you will notice several changes though. Some of the modifications to the sport include tee times being at...
New Melville coach has La Ronge connection 

New Melville coach has La Ronge connection 

The SJHL’s Melville Millionaires recently introduced Mike Rooney as the team’s new head coach and general manager.  The Yellow Grass, SK product has a La Ronge connection, as Rooney previously served as a goalie consultant for the La Ronge Ice Wolves.  “Probably the...
Ice Wolves using alternate fundraising methods 

Ice Wolves using alternate fundraising methods 

The La Ronge Ice Wolves are thinking outside the box when it comes to fundraising ideas.  The SJHL team has already had several fundraising events cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and many more will not be taking place this year.  “We lost the playoff games, we...