by MBC News | Jul 28, 2020
For some Prince Albert residents, the cost of getting a new water hook up has increased. At Monday’s meeting, council approved increasing the water utility deposit fee from $150 to $250 for renters. However, not all councillors are in favour of the move. Councillor...
by MBC News | Jul 28, 2020
After taking two forwards with their first three picks in the 2020 SJHL Bantam Draft, the La Ronge Ice Wolves selected defenceman Ryder Knutson in the fourth round with the 44th overall pick. “I’d say I’m a defensive defenceman,” said Knutson. “I’m pretty good in our...
by MBC News | Jul 27, 2020
The Fond Du Lac Denesuline First Nation will be getting upgrades to its airport runway in the coming year. According to an emailed statement from Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure spokesperson Steve Shaheen, the airport runway will receive the following...
by MBC News | Jul 27, 2020
Prince Albert police are releasing few details after a 27-year-old man died early Monday morning. Police say they were called to a residence in the 400 block of 18th Street West around 12:30 a.m. after receiving a report of a serious assault. They say the man was...
by MBC News | Jul 27, 2020
After 18 years at the helm, Geordy McCaffrey is stepping down as CEO of the Gabriel Dumont Institute. A press release says his contract has been extended until June 2021 as GDI conducts a search for a new CEO. McCaffrey is credited with revenue and program growth,...
by MBC News | Jul 27, 2020
La Loche RCMP say a number of housing units, currently under construction, were seriously vandalized on Saturday. Mounties say sometime during the evening hours windows were broken and drywall and toilets smashed in a number of the units located on Marie Street....
by MBC News | Jul 24, 2020
The Scattered Site Outreach Program in La Ronge has reopened after closing in early July. At the time of closing, Ron Woytowich, executive director of the Kikinahk Friendship Centre which oversees the outreach program, cited lack of funding among other reasons as to...
by MBC News | Jul 24, 2020
The Métis Nation-Saskatchewan has launched a new program to help cancer patients with travel costs for treatment. The organization says the Cancer Transportation Pilot Program is based on feedback received at its health and well-being engagement sessions. In a press...
by MBC News | Jul 23, 2020
Back to Batoche Days got underway Thursday but in a virtual way. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no festival this year at the national historic site. However, Minister of Batoche Sherry McLennan said people are still competing in traditional Métis...
by MBC News | Jul 23, 2020
In the third round and with the 34th overall pick in the 2020 SJHL Bantam Draft, the La Ronge Ice Wolves selected forward Zane Normand from Saskatoon. “I think I’m a smaller player who likes to play the body,” said Normand. “I like being a grinder, somebody who isn’t...
