Cree-Métis woman NDP’s candidate in Prince Albert

Cree-Métis woman NDP’s candidate in Prince Albert

The NDP has nominated a women of Cree- Métis descent to run for the party in the Prince Albert constituency in the upcoming federal election. Harmony Johnson-Harder has a long history of community involvement which includes working at the Kikinahk Friendship Centre in...
Ice Wolves defeat Klippers 

Ice Wolves defeat Klippers 

The La Ronge Ice Wolves earned their first win of the season Sunday in Warman when they downed the Kindersley Klippers 4-2.  “I think it all just kind of came together today,” said Ice Wolves Associate Coach Gaelan Patterson. “I think we’ve been very, very close in...
Ice Wolves edged in Nipawin 

Ice Wolves edged in Nipawin 

The La Ronge Ice Wolves wrapped up a home-and-home series with the Hawks on Saturday in Nipawin with a 3-2 loss.  The Hawks got the first goal on the power play when Max Johnson sent a harmless looking shot on net that beat Liam McGarva 19:19 into the first stanza....
Hawks clip Ice Wolves

Hawks clip Ice Wolves

The La Ronge Ice Wolves started their weekend on Friday at home with a 5-3 loss to the Nipawin Hawks. “I keep on talking about the 60 minutes, we played 40 tonight, that was it,” said Ice Wolves Head Coach and GM Kevin Kaminski. “We’ve got to learn quick, but the...
U of R President stops in La Ronge as part of northern tour

U of R President stops in La Ronge as part of northern tour

University of Regina President Vianne Timmons is on a northern Saskatchewan tour this week. The U of R President was in La Loche Wednesday, Meadow Lake Thursday and La Ronge Friday morning. Timmons said the northern tour is an annual event and part of the university’s...
First Nation entrepreneur takes aim at Sheer’s riding

First Nation entrepreneur takes aim at Sheer’s riding

A First Nations entrepreneur is trying to unseat incumbent Conservative Andrew Sheer to represent the Regina-Qu’Appelle riding in the House of Commons. Jordan Ames-Sinclair of the Zagime Anishinabek formally the Sakimay First Nation is running a campaign focused on...
OTC survey shows mixed results on reconciliation

OTC survey shows mixed results on reconciliation

A new survey shows 91 per cent of respondents think reconciliation is important and 87 per cent believe it is possible. The survey was conducted by the Office of the Treaty Commissioner and polled 3,000 Saskatchewan residents between December 2018 and January 2019....
Third cannabis dispensary set to open on First Nations land

Third cannabis dispensary set to open on First Nations land

A third First Nations owned and operated cannabis retail store is set to open. The Zagime Anishinabek formally the Sakimay First Nation held a soft opening of its Omagakii Medical Dispensary operation on First Nation’s land at the intersection of Dewdney Avenue and...
Ice Wolves add Ozar

Ice Wolves add Ozar

The La Ronge Ice Wolves are getting a defensive boost. The Ice Wolves have added 17-year-old defenceman Alex Ozar to their roster. “I think I’m just a simple defenceman who can move the puck north and south – and just help out any way I can,” said Ozar when describing...