by MBC News | Feb 9, 2021
The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) is helping to make sure people aren’t left out in the cold. The tribal council along with some of their community partners has opened up Parkland Hall in the West Flat neighborhood of Prince Albert as a shelter for those in need....
by MBC News | Feb 9, 2021
The province said it will begin to mass vaccinate against COVID-19 in April, depending on the availability of immunizations. “Saskatchewan is anticipating a shortfall of more than 12,600 doses of the Pfizer vaccine in Q1, as well 500 less doses of the Moderna...
by MBC News | Feb 9, 2021
Another local player from northern Saskatchewan has signed a letter of intent with the La Ronge Ice Wolves. Defenceman Parker Layton from La Ronge has agreed to terms with the SJHL team. “I can remember the first time I went out as the seventh man, it was just an...
by MBC News | Feb 9, 2021
The Northern Inter Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) reported 294 active cases of COVID-19 in their communities Tuesday. The far northeast region reported the most active cases with 105. The northeast zone reported the second most cases with 81. The far northwest region...
by MBC News | Feb 9, 2021
The Piapot First Nation is dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak. The declaration was made Sunday by Indigenous Services Canada, as the First Nation has approximately 36 active infections. “[It] is critical that members do not go around visiting others. This is how the...
by MBC News | Feb 8, 2021
The signings keep coming for the La Ronge Ice Wolves. The Ice Wolves have inked 2003-born forward Cash Arntsen to a letter of intent. The Swift Current, SK product was the first overall selection in the 2018 SJHL Bantam Draft by La Ronge. He tallied five points in six...
by MBC News | Feb 8, 2021
A man charged with second-degree murder in the death of Jamey Leroy Roberts pleaded guilty on Feb. 4 in La Ronge Provincial Court to the lesser charge of manslaughter. Kane Lenard Roberts, 26, has been in custody since he was arrested Sept. 27, 2020. The body of Jamey...
by MBC News | Feb 8, 2021
Northerners rallied Saturday to find a man stranded in frigid temperatures. George Venne Jr. set out from a cabin at Besnard Lake Saturday morning. Yet, during his excursion, he experienced snowmobile issues. He was forced to leave the broken-down machine and walk by...
by MBC News | Feb 8, 2021
The Northern Inter Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) reported 297 active cases of COVID-19 in their communities Monday. The far northeast is reporting the highest number of active cases with 91. The north east zone has the second highest number with 80. The far...
by MBC News | Feb 5, 2021
The owners of the Prince Albert Pulp Mill are optimistic about the facility’s future. Graham Kissack, vice president of environment, health, safety and corporate communications for Paper Excellence said the company feels good about overall market conditions and the...
