Attempted murder trial set in relation to La Ronge stabbing

Attempted murder trial set in relation to La Ronge stabbing

by | Nov 3, 2016

Prince Albert Court of Queen’s Bench. Photo by Chelsea Laskowski A trial has been set for attempted murder in relation to a La Ronge stabbing that happened in March. Elias Ballantyne will face trial by judge in February for charges of attempted murder,...
Key First Nation’s new chief speaks about helping youth

Key First Nation’s new chief speaks about helping youth

by | Nov 3, 2016

Chief Rodney Brass gets attendees at the conference to participate in a group activity. Photo by Chelsea Laskowski The recently elected Key First Nation chief says helping youth has been a growing cause in his life. Rodney Brass just entered office as chief last...
Canadian Rangers closer to getting new rifles

Canadian Rangers closer to getting new rifles

by | Nov 3, 2016

Rangers member using the old rifle. Photo courtesy of Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Center The process of distributing new rifles to members of the Canadian Rangers is expected to be complete next year at this time. The new bolt action .308 rifles, which are based on...
Children’s advocate heading north to deal with suicide crisis

Children’s advocate heading north to deal with suicide crisis

by | Nov 2, 2016

Corey O’Soup. Photo by Manfred Joehnck Saskatchewan’s new children’s advocate is tasked with the daunting assignment of dealing with a suicide crisis in the north.    His first day on the job was yesterday, but by the end of the week, he expects to be in La Ronge,...
Cameco third quarter financial results

Cameco third quarter financial results

by | Nov 2, 2016

Photo courtesy of cameco.com Cameco is doing its best to manage the economic storm that has driven down the world price of uranium to its lowest level in over a decade. Third quarter net earnings for the company were 142 million, compared to a four-million-dollar loss...