Fink earns AHL broadcasting job

Fink earns AHL broadcasting job

Former La Ronge Ice Wolves broadcaster Daniel Fink continues to climb the broadcasting ranks in the hockey world. Fink now serves as the broadcaster for the Manitoba Moose in the American Hockey League. “This off-season, our broadcaster moved on and there was an...
Ice Wolves perfect at SJHL Showcase 

Ice Wolves perfect at SJHL Showcase 

The La Ronge Ice Wolves recorded their second straight win Wednesday at the SJHL Showcase in Warman when they robbed the Melville Millionaires 3-2 in overtime.  “I really think that the effort was there for 60 minutes, I think we are playing within our systems, I...
Thunderchild basketball player receives national sport award

Thunderchild basketball player receives national sport award

Michael Linklater of the Thunderchild First Nation is being celebrated for breaking barriers in sport. Linklater received the Inclusion Award at the 42nd Canadian Sport Awards on Saturday. “Winning was just shocking,” Linklater said. “I was surprised. I was at a loss...
Meili makes stop in La Ronge

Meili makes stop in La Ronge

Saskatchewan NDP Leader Ryan Meili says the high cost of energy continues to be a major concern for northern residents. Meili was in La Ronge Wednesday for a short visit. The NDP Leader said the problem has been exacerbated by SaskPower’s recent decision to cancel its...
New bus service to offer rides to and from La Ronge

New bus service to offer rides to and from La Ronge

A Prince Albert start-up bus company is attempting to fill the void left behind when the publicly owned Saskatchewan Transportation Company (STC) shut down in 2017. Aurora Charter Service is operating between La Ronge, Prince Albert and Saskatoon. “The biggest concern...
Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation youth building house for elder

Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation youth building house for elder

Youth from the Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation are building a home for an elder in the community. The First Nation has partnered with Your Choice Homes (YCHomes) for the project. 12 students from Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation School are taking part in the eight-week...
Meadow Lake Tribal Council signs health MOU

Meadow Lake Tribal Council signs health MOU

The Meadow Lake Tribal Council and the Saskatchewan Health Authority have signed a memorandum of understanding to achieve better health outcomes for residents. The MOU is a “framework in which the two sides will work collaboratively to maximize efforts to improve the...
MC College fires instructor over derogatory comments

MC College fires instructor over derogatory comments

MC College Saskatoon has terminated the employment of an instructor after making derogatory comments towards a First Nations person, who shared the texts on Facebook. Chelsea Kowalchuk allegedly made negative comments towards  Tami Eileen Whitehawk in a texting...