Mirasty installed as Lieutenant Governor

Mirasty installed as Lieutenant Governor

Russ Mirasty has been installed as the 23rd Lieutenant Governor in Saskatchewan and the first Indigenous person to hold the post. He was appointed and sworn into the position in July following the death of Thomas Molloy. During the installation ceremony Thursday at...
La Ronge RCMP ask for cell-phone video of officers getting beat

La Ronge RCMP ask for cell-phone video of officers getting beat

La Ronge RCMP are looking for cell phone video of an assault on two police officers who were trying to shut down a house party. Police say on Aug. 23, at approximately 12:30 a.m., officers were assisting an intoxicated person, when a man intervened and assaulted both...
Ice Wolves open season Friday

Ice Wolves open season Friday

Another season of SJHL hockey begins this Friday night. The La Ronge Ice Wolves will be in Flin Flon starting a home-and-home series with the Bombers at the Whitney Forum. Ice Wolves Head Coach and GM Kevin “Killer” Kaminski is heading into his first season behind the...
Jolibois lays out election priorities

Jolibois lays out election priorities

NDP candidate for Desnethé–Missinippi–Churchill River says voters in the riding are struggling to make ends meet. She said people are concerned about housing, employment and transportation. In the early election campaign, Jolibois has been door knocking...
U of S Native Law Centre launches Indigenization project

U of S Native Law Centre launches Indigenization project

The Wiyasiwewin Mikiwahp Native Law Centre at the University of Saskatchewan has launched a project to help Indigenous communities achieve full self-determination and encourage discourse on justice issues. The new venture is called the Innovation and Indigenization...
Northern Saskatchewan Football League underway

Northern Saskatchewan Football League underway

Play has started in the Northern Saskatchewan Football League. The league is celebrating its seventh season. Mark Williment is the superintendent of education for the Northern Lights School Division, he says the competition level continues to increase each year. “We...
Vigil held in Prince Albert for World Suicide Prevention Day

Vigil held in Prince Albert for World Suicide Prevention Day

A candlelight vigil for World Suicide Prevention Day was held at St. Alban’s Cathedral in Prince Albert on Tuesday night. Those in attendance had the chance to light candles for someone they knew who has committed suicide or for someone who they know who has...