COVID outbreak declared at La Ronge Co-Op Food Store

COVID outbreak declared at La Ronge Co-Op Food Store

The Lake Country Co-op Food Store in La Ronge has a COVID-19 outbreak. A post to Facebook, says as of Tuesday, two or more people tested positive for the virus in a non-household setting. It says it has notified all staff, sanitized the entire store, exceeding public...
Sanderson signs letter of intent with Ice Wolves

Sanderson signs letter of intent with Ice Wolves

Lac La Ronge Indian Band member Trever Sanderson has signed a letter of intent with the La Ronge Ice Wolves of the SJHL. “I feel like I’m a power forward, I like to get into the dirty areas and get the puck so I can feed my teammates for the goal,” said Sanderson....
Ice Roads begin to open in the Far North

Ice Roads begin to open in the Far North

Saskatchewan’s northern ice and seasonal roads are starting to open up. The Ministry of Highways said the Fond du Lac to Uranium City Ice Road is open today, as there is a minimum of 18 inches of ice. The maximum weight is 12539 KG or 27650 lbs. Shasko Bay to Fond du...
NITHA reports 339 active COVID-19 cases; 2,230 recoveries

NITHA reports 339 active COVID-19 cases; 2,230 recoveries

The Northern Inter Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) reported 339 cases of COVID-19 in their communities Thursday. The far northwest reported the most active cases with 115, followed by the northeast zone with 104. The far northeast reported 86 active cases while the...
More adjournments for two accused of killing Braden Bull

More adjournments for two accused of killing Braden Bull

The cases against two Onion Lake men charged in connection to the murder of Braden Richard Bull, 32, of Little Pine First Nation were adjourned again. The appearances for Vega Bear, 24, and Branden Dillon, 26, were waived in Lloydminster Provincial Court Feb. 3....