House fire in Pelican Narrows investigated as suspicious

House fire in Pelican Narrows investigated as suspicious

Mounties say a Sunday morning house fire in Pelican Narrows is being investigated as suspicious. RCMP were called to the home on Highway #135 at approximately 2 A.M. to find it completely engulfed in flames. All the occupants were able to escape uninjured. The house...
Man in stable condition after alleged stabbing in Sucker River

Man in stable condition after alleged stabbing in Sucker River

A man is in stable condition after being treated for what are believed to be stab wounds resulting from an incident in Sucker River. La Ronge RCMP and EMS responded to a call Thursday evening and located a man with serious injuries who was immediately transported to...
La Ronge band hits 500 plays online on new album

La Ronge band hits 500 plays online on new album

A La Ronge band recently released their first album and it now has 500 plays. Set to Flames, a band consisting of lyricist, vocalist and bass player Shelbey Savoie with Troy Patterson on guitar, drums and other instruments, began playing together in 2015. Their first...
Gerald Morin loses bid for judicial recount

Gerald Morin loses bid for judicial recount

The Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s Bench has rejected an application by Gerald Morin to conduct a judicial recount of ballots cast in the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan election, which was held May 29. Morin, who was contesting for the Vice-President position argued “that...
La Ronge town council to call byelection at next meeting

La Ronge town council to call byelection at next meeting

La Ronge town council said they will be calling a byelection at the next regular meeting. During a regular council meeting Tuesday, mayor Colin Ratushniak told councillors there will need to be a byelection called to fill the position of the late Hugh Watt. Ratushniak...
Northern First Nation gearing up for band elections

Northern First Nation gearing up for band elections

The Cumberland House Cree Nation is getting ready for their band elections. Band members on the First Nation will be able to vote on election day which is August 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m at Senator Hall. Those who want to vote early can go on August 23 where the poll...