Northeast mine evacuates non-essential workers due to wildfire

Northeast mine evacuates non-essential workers due to wildfire

Non essential workers and contractors are being moved out of the McIlvenna Bay Property. Officials with Foran Mining say a limited number of essential staff will remain on site. The company sent out a media release last night announcing the precautionary evacuation....
La Ronge RCMP continue to investigate shooting

La Ronge RCMP continue to investigate shooting

On May 21 at about 3 a.m., La Ronge RCMP received a report of a firearm discharge on Riese Drive. Officers immediately responded and the investigation determined a firearm was discharged at a residence. A bullet entered the residence and struck an occupant, who was...
RCMP seize firearms and drugs from Canoe Lake

RCMP seize firearms and drugs from Canoe Lake

(Photo: Siezed items/ provided by the RCMP) The RCMP sent a release stating that, On May 15, 2025, Beauval RCMP determined a wanted individual was inside a residence on the Canoe Lake First Nation. Officers attended the residence and observed what appeared to be...
Russ Mirasty given honorary degree from U of R

Russ Mirasty given honorary degree from U of R

The University of Regina will be awarding four honorary degrees during its spring convocation. Recipients this year include Russ Mirasty who will be awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws. Mirasty is a member of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band. He was Saskatchewan’s first...
Authorities search for escaped inmate in Blaine Lake area

Authorities search for escaped inmate in Blaine Lake area

RCMP are looking to the public for information on an escaped inmate. Police say 33-year-old Garret Gardiner was doing community service in the area of Martin’s Lake Regional Park north of Blaine Lake. Authorities say around noon on Wednesday he took off on foot into...