by MBC News | Jan 11, 2019
The La Ronge Ice Wolves kicked off their weekend with a 3-2 victory on home ice Friday against the Kindersley Klippers. “A lot of things I think were going right for us out there,” said Ice Wolves Assistant Coach Gaelan Patterson. “I think that the boys competed for...
by MBC News | Jan 11, 2019
Many Northern communities in Saskatchewan rely heavily on air transportation for basic needs. Saskatchewan-born Daniella Petitti realized that she could use her passion for flying to help communities that depend on planes for supplies and food. Before she began her...
by MBC News | Jan 11, 2019
It appears an ongoing dispute over who actually won the 2017 Fond du Lac Dene Nation election for chief isn’t over just yet. Louis Mercredi defeated Kevin Mercredi by only two votes in the September election. Kevin Mercredi proceeded to challenge the results saying...
by MBC News | Jan 11, 2019
RCMP say a 50-year-old man is facing charges after leaving the scene of a fatal vehicle-pedestrian collision on the Big River First Nation on Dec. 23. Big River RCMP and Big River EMS responded to the call at approximately 10:45 p.m. and an adult male was pronounced...
by MBC News | Jan 10, 2019
The La Ronge Ice Wolves have traded 20-year-old defenceman Stephon Perreault to the Dauphin Kings (MJHL) in exchange for 18-year-old goalie Brendan Benoit and a player development fee. Perreault was in his second season with the Ice Wolves after being acquired during...
by MBC News | Jan 10, 2019
The Toronto Blue Jays Care Foundation and the Lac La Ronge Indian Band have teamed up to offer local kids what promises to be a baseball filled summer. As part of the partnership, kids in the tri-community area will take part in the Rookie League, which is a program...
by MBC News | Jan 10, 2019
A new University of Saskatchewan course sets its focus on providing students with a better understanding of Indigenous history, culture and communications protocols. The “Building Awareness of Cultural Humility” course, being offered through the College of Medicine,...
by MBC News | Jan 10, 2019
The Montreal Lake Cree Nation, Big River First Nation, Pelican Lake First Nation, Witchekan Lake First Nation and Meadow Lake Tribal Council are among a consortium of 13 First Nations to form an alliance to better explore business opportunities in the forestry...
by MBC News | Jan 10, 2019
People continue to mourn the loss of one of Saskatchewan’s most prominent First Nations veterans’ advocates. After a battle with cancer, Ray Sanderson passed away recently at the age of 76. Saskatchewan First Nations Veterans Association Grand Chief Steven Ross says...
by MBC News | Jan 10, 2019
The Environment Ministry confirms the 147 AR-15 style patrol carbines ordered for increased protection of Conservation Officers while in the field are expected to be delivered March 1. Training for the CO’s is expected to begin in April and conclude in September. The...
