by MBC News | Apr 29, 2020
A second long-term care resident in La Loche has died of COVID-19 this week. Health officials said Wednesday the deceased was a person in their 80’s. On Sunday 83-year-old Joseph Sylvestre died from the virus. Dr. Rim Zayad, a medical health officer said one other...
by MBC News | Apr 29, 2020
Lac La Ronge Indian Band Chief Tammy Cook-Searson says she is disappointed the First Nation was not consulted before the province put in place a non-essential northern travel ban last week. The government announced late Friday afternoon all non-essential travel into...
by MBC News | Apr 29, 2020
The 2020 Saskatchewan Summer Games have been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event was scheduled to take place Jul. 26 – Aug. 1 in Lloydminster, SK. “From athletes to spectators, health and safety are of the utmost importance,” said Kevin Kusch,...
by MBC News | Apr 29, 2020
Increased COVID-19 testing in the La Loche region could start as soon as today, as the rapid testing machine GeneExpert could be operational by the end of Wednesday. That machine if needed could process an urgent sample within one hour. Currently, samples are...
by MBC News | Apr 29, 2020
A Saskatoon man is one of the latest recipients of the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal. Joel Pedersen, who is also a member of the Fond du Lac Denesuline First Nation, is one of 12 Saskatchewan citizens who have been selected for the 2019 award. This is the 25th year the...
by MBC News | Apr 28, 2020
The La Ronge Ice Wolves recently handed out care packages to fans. The packages featured several things, including letters crafted by billet families, treats and a team photo. “Our club recognizes that fans are a huge part of any hockey organization, especially...
by MBC News | Apr 28, 2020
RCMP say they have found the body of a Saskatoon man who had been missing for over a week. Twenty-seven-year-old Saxon Santer was reported missing Apr. 19. On Apr. 22, police found an abandoned vehicle belonging to Santer on the Mistawasis First Nation. RCMP say they...
by MBC News | Apr 28, 2020
Prince Albert city council has decided to delay a final vote on a controversial proposed bylaw – for now. The bylaw would restrict access to the city’s back alleys between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m. as part of a stated effort to reduce property crime....
by MBC News | Apr 27, 2020
As the COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the communities of La Loche, Patuanak, and the Clearwater River Dene Nation, the province outlined how it will ramp up testing and contact tracing. Health officials are conducting on average 30 tests per day in that region and...
by MBC News | Apr 27, 2020
UPDATE – Prince Albert police have identified the body of a man found earlier this week on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River as 31-year-old Donald Light. Light had been missing since last November. Police say they do not expect foul play....
