Northern candidates react to election results

Northern candidates react to election results

Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River MP elect says he is overwhelmed and humbled by his victory in Monday’s election. Gary Vidal took nearly 42 percent of the vote. “We tried to keep our message really positive. I think we never once got into anything personal. We...
MMIWG2S healing conference coming to Regina in November

MMIWG2S healing conference coming to Regina in November

Hundreds of people will gather in Regina November 7, for a four day healing conference for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls and two-spirited people. Affected families have called for such a gathering, which is hosted by the Mamawe Gathering Committee....
Metis land claim suit could take years to decide: Ken Coates

Metis land claim suit could take years to decide: Ken Coates

A University of Saskatchewan professor of Aboriginal Rights and Claims says recently filed land claims suit by the Métis will have to be defined. The Métis nations of Alberta and Saskatchewan have filed a major land claim lawsuit against the federal government that...
Man facing drug charges after La Ronge RCMP seizure

Man facing drug charges after La Ronge RCMP seizure

A 31-year-old man is facing drug trafficking charges after La Ronge RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence on the Lac La Ronge Indian Band on Friday. RCMP seized approximately 3.75 lbs. of suspected illicit cannabis, $17,800 in cash and additional evidence of...
Kennedy named SJHL Rookie of Week

Kennedy named SJHL Rookie of Week

For the second straight week, a member of the La Ronge Ice Wolves has earned rookie of the week honours. Forward Spencer Kennedy has been named the SJHL Rookie of the Week. In three games this past week, the Lethbridge, AB product collected five points. During...
Ice Wolves fall in overtime in Churchbridge

Ice Wolves fall in overtime in Churchbridge

The La Ronge Ice Wolves were looking for the weekend sweep of the Yorkton Terriers in Churchbridge, but that did not happen, as the Terriers prevailed 3-2 in overtime.  “It was a pretty tight-checking game here tonight, I thought both teams competed a lot harder than...
Ice Wolves dump Terriers

Ice Wolves dump Terriers

The La Ronge Ice Wolves started a short two-game swing with a 6-4 victory in Yorkton on Friday night versus the Terriers.  “It’s good to get the points, but it was a pretty sloppy game,” said Ice Wolves Associate Coach Gaelan Patterson. “We had a lot of passengers, so...
New medical cannabis dispensary to open in Regina

New medical cannabis dispensary to open in Regina

A new cannabis dispensary will hold a grand opening in Regina next Friday, as the Zagimē Anishinabēk Nation, formally the Sakimay First Nation will embark on a medical dispensary. The third dispensary for a Saskatchewan First Nation came following a June referendum,...