by MBC News | Jan 22, 2019 | Current News
Today is the third anniversary of the fatal shooting in La Loche, which killed four people and seriously injured seven others. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who is expected in the northern community Wednesday for a funding announcement, marked the day as a day of...
by MBC News | Jan 22, 2019 | Current News
Tisdale RCMP have laid charges after multiple assaults on the Kinistin Saulteaux First Nation last Wednesday night. Police responded to complaints of an intoxicated male going from residence to residence and assaulting people around 9 p.m. An arrest was made without...
by MBC News | Jan 21, 2019 | Current News
Loon Lake RCMP say a high speed pursuit of two suspect vehicles resulted in the arrest and charges of four people, following what is believed to be gang related activity on the Makwa Lake First Nation last week. At approximately 4 a.m. on January 17, Loon Lake RCMP...
by MBC News | Jan 21, 2019 | Current News
Regina police have charged four people with various drug and weapons offences after a vehicle stop early Saturday morning. Police stopped the vehicle around 2:52 a.m. in the area of Sherwood Drive and Wascana Drive. During a search of the vehicle, drugs and weapons...
by MBC News | Jan 21, 2019 | Current News
A neighbourhood watch group could be coming to the Muskoday First Nation very soon. “There are concerns in the community about crime and drugs,” said Jessi Gerard spokesperson for the group. “It’s important to address those issues so the people that live here are safe...
by MBC News | Jan 21, 2019 | Current News
The Ahtahkakoop First Nation says it is preparing a Treaty Benefits Claim against the federal government for loss of economic development regarding agricultural provisions under Treaty 6. The First Nation says in a newsletter to members that provisions under the “Cows...
by MBC News | Jan 20, 2019 | Current News, MBC News
Hundreds of people packed the stands at the JRMCC on the Lac La Ronge Indian Band to see a Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League game Saturday afternoon between the Beardy’s Blackhawks and the Saskatoon Contacts. In the end, the Blackhawks skated away with a 3-1...
by MBC News | Jan 19, 2019 | Current News, Ice Wolves, MBC News
The La Ronge Ice Wolves Ice Wolves were looking to end their weekend on a winning note in Nipawin Saturday, but it was the Hawks prevailing with a 5-1 victory. “They dictated the play for most of the night, they’re a tough team to play against, they come in waves —...
by MBC News | Jan 18, 2019 | Current News, Ice Wolves, MBC News
The La Ronge Ice Wolves earned a single point following a 3-2 shootout loss to the league-leading Nipawin Hawks on Friday night at the Mel Hegland Uniplex. “I thought we played quite well, actually,” said Ice Wolves Head Coach and GM Evan Vossen. “You know, a couple...
by MBC News | Jan 18, 2019 | Current News
The Prince Albert Grand Council and the Canadian Red Cross are looking for volunteers for their Emergency Response Team. The two groups signed a collaboration agreement last March to train people in northern communities. The process is currently in the recruitment...