Ice Wolves clipped by Hawks 

Ice Wolves clipped by Hawks 

For the second time in as many nights, a slow start turned out to be the difference, as the La Ronge Ice Wolves dropped a 4-3 decision in Nipawin on Saturday evening.  “Our last 40 minutes was real good, you know, we were moving the puck well and obviously — creating...
La Ronge’s comeback bid falls short in Flin Flon

La Ronge’s comeback bid falls short in Flin Flon

It was a see-saw battle Friday night at the Whitney Forum in Flin Flon when the La Ronge Ice Wolves dropped a 5-4 decision to the Bombers.  The Ice Wolves had a decent start and generated a few quality opportunities early, but they were not able to solve Jacob Delorme...
Standoff ends peacefully on the Lac La Ronge Indian Band

Standoff ends peacefully on the Lac La Ronge Indian Band

RCMP in La Ronge say several people have been arrested following a standoff at a home on the Lac La Ronge Indian Band. Police say early Thursday morning, they received a report of shots being fired at a vehicle parked outside a home on the First Nation. A description...
RCMP lay charges after search warrant on Onion Lake Cree Nation

RCMP lay charges after search warrant on Onion Lake Cree Nation

A 45-year-old man faces a number of charges after RCMP executed a search warrant on the Onion Lake Cree Nation on Wednesday. Police say after a search of a local residence they seized weapons, a large amount of ammunition and small quantity of cocaine. Kevin Heathen...
Indigenous Achievement Week wraps up at U of S

Indigenous Achievement Week wraps up at U of S

The University of Saskatchewan wraps up its annual Indigenous Achievement Week Friday night. Closing events include the SUNTEP Métis Dinner and Dance and the ITEP Student Round Dance. The theme of this year’s event was Powerful Voices. As always, Aboriginal Students’...
High Court dismisses Sask. man’s appeal

High Court dismisses Sask. man’s appeal

The Supreme Court of Canada is upholding the conviction and dismissing an appeal of a Saskatchewan man for breaching a National Parole Board order. Spencer Dean Bird, designated a long-term offender for his lengthy criminal past was approved by the Board to reside at...
Alcohol tax resolution axed at SUMA convention

Alcohol tax resolution axed at SUMA convention

A proposal that is part of the controversial Northern Alcohol Strategy, which was introduced in 2016 by La Ronge town council, has been defeated by delegates at the annual Saskatchewan Urban Municipal Association (SUMA) convention. The strategy is to address...