by MBC News | Feb 19, 2020
The La Ronge Ice Wolves were looking for their third straight win on Wednesday at home versus Estevan, but that did not happen as the Bruins skated away with a 6-5 shootout victory. “Our play wasn’t good at all, too many individuals tonight, too much of...
by MBC News | Feb 19, 2020
A report examining the financials of the Northern Village of Pinehouse is recommending a full audit of expenses from 2013 to 2017. “We recommend that a full (i.e. 100%) forensic compliance review of expenses be completed to identify potential non-compliant items. We...
by MBC News | Feb 19, 2020
HIV infection rates in Saskatchewan First Nations communities are roughly twice the provincial average and a health conference taking place in Saskatoon this week wants to bring those numbers down. According to Health Canada statistics for 2018, HIV infection rates in...
by MBC News | Feb 19, 2020
Another installment of the Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race is underway from northern Saskatchewan. The event, which features a 12-dog race, eight-dog race and open race, started on Tuesday from Elk Ridge Resort north of Prince Albert. “We have plenty of snow, a...
by MBC News | Feb 19, 2020
La Ronge’s Liam McGarva is in the running for the SJHL Top Goalie award. The Fort Saskatchewan, AB product is the nominee for the league’s Sher-Wood Division. “It feels great, especially coming from where I was last year,” said McGarva. “I know a lot of the guys on...
by MBC News | Feb 19, 2020
The long awaited reported into the Northern municipality of Pinehouse recommends that councilors not be removed from office. “This report has helped provide considerable clarity into the complex situation within the village and the many challenges it faces. Mr....
by MBC News | Feb 18, 2020
A fourth Saskatchewan First Nation has opened a medical and recreational cannabis dispensary. The Peepeekisis First Nation in Treaty 4 located east of Balcarres held a grand opening on its retail store “Joint Adventures Medical Dispensary” Saturday, which will operate...
by MBC News | Feb 18, 2020
Northern Spirits is receiving donations after their annual workshop was postponed because of a lack of funding. Prince Albert Mayor Greg Dionne, former Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) Chief Lawrence Joseph and FSIN Chief Bobby Cameron are donating...
by MBC News | Feb 16, 2020
For the first time since 2016, the La Ronge Ice Wolves are heading back to the post-season. The Ice Wolves clinched their spot following Saturday’s action in the SJHL. La Ronge finished off a four-game southern swing with a 4-3 victory in overtime Saturday night in...
by MBC News | Feb 14, 2020
After a tough loss Wednesday in Estevan, the La Ronge Ice Wolves responded with a 3-1 victory on Friday night in Weyburn versus the Red Wings. “It wasn’t pretty, but we bounced back, obviously after a tough one the other night against Estevan,” said Ice Wolves...
