Saskaloppet almost here

Saskaloppet almost here

The 36th annual Don Allen Saskaloppet cross-country ski event gets underway on Friday in La Ronge. Over 200 skiers are expected to take part in the action. In addition to Saskatchewan athletes, there’s even competitors expected to come from other provinces. “We will...
La Ronge winter festival to feature youth trapper event

La Ronge winter festival to feature youth trapper event

The Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre (JRMCC) is hosting an event this weekend that promises to put young trappers to the test. The 2019 Jr. King and Queen Trappers’ Competition is for youth 12-17-years-old. The entry fee is $25 per participant and the...
Regina event promotes reading about reconciliation

Regina event promotes reading about reconciliation

The City of Regina, through Reconciliation Regina and the Regina Public Library are encouraging residents to read about reconciliation. The parties worked together to put on an event called “Read for Reconciliation” on Saturday. The event was held at the Mâmawêyatitân...
Rugby camp visits northern communities

Rugby camp visits northern communities

Around 70 children in Sandy Bay and Pelican Narrows recently had the opportunity to learn the sport of rugby. The game, which is usually very physical, is made safer by allowing the kids to use belt flags. The two-day rugby camp is associated with Rugby Canada and...
UPDATE–File Hills Police find missing snowmobiler dead

UPDATE–File Hills Police find missing snowmobiler dead

File Hills Police Service confirms missing snowmobiler Daniel James Spencer has been found deceased. Police Chief Lennard Busch says searchers located Spencer at around noon today approximately three kilometers east of the community center on the Carry the Kettle...
Jolibois calls on Libs to invest in Pelican Narrows housing

Jolibois calls on Libs to invest in Pelican Narrows housing

The federal NDP say it’s time Ottawa starts to fund its recently announced National Housing Strategy. Northern Sask. MP Georgina Jolibois says the lack of funding is causing housing issues for residents in Pelican Narrows. She says that community has requests for 266...