Cultural gathering underway in La Ronge

Cultural gathering underway in La Ronge

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band’s cultural gathering started this morning and runs through Friday at the urban reserve in downtown La Ronge. The event is free to the public and the theme this year is “Reconciliation – Bringing Us Together.” Tom Roberts helped...
Key First Nation demonstrates against Kamsack loitering bylaw

Key First Nation demonstrates against Kamsack loitering bylaw

A new bylaw in Kamsack aiming to regulate loitering and public nuisances on streets, sidewalks and other public places in the town of Kamsack is drawing heavy criticism from the Key First Nation, as Chief Clarence Papaquash says it targets his members, in an effort to...
Black Lake man faces various charges after roadside stop

Black Lake man faces various charges after roadside stop

A 33-year-old Black Lake man is facing various charges after a roadside stop in Prince Albert yesterday. Police say they pulled over a driver in the 1100 block of Branion Drive around 3:30 p.m. after receiving complaints. He now faces charges of operating a motor...
Regina park to be named after Jean Okimasis

Regina park to be named after Jean Okimasis

On Monday, Regina city council voted in favour of naming a new park in the city’s southeast after Cree language expert Jean Okimasis. Okimasis is being recognized for her contributions to the area. She has written books on Cree and is known for teaching and preserving...
Frey battling for spot in WHL

Frey battling for spot in WHL

La Ronge Ice Wolves netminder Jordan Frey is currently in Swift Current, battling for a spot on the Broncos roster. “About a month ago, Dean Brockman – the head coach — called me and told me that they had a goalie drop out, and they had an open spot at camp if I...
FSIN to hold election for chief in October

FSIN to hold election for chief in October

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations says it will hold its election for executive leadership in October. Voting for chief, first vice chief and third vice chief will take place in Saskatoon October 25. Candidates must declare by noon on September 24, with...
Ice Wolves host hockey camp

Ice Wolves host hockey camp

The La Ronge Ice Wolves are putting on a youth hockey camp this week at the Mel Hegland Uniplex. The Ice Wolves were expecting around 60 participants. “I’m looking forward to kind of getting that back up and running here,” said Ice Wolves Head Coach and GM Evan...