by MBC News | Nov 18, 2019
Changes are coming to how patients are informed and consent to medical procedures, following an allegation of coerced or forced tubal ligation on a Nakoda woman at the Moose Jaw Hospital. The incident was alleged to happen in December to the woman set to give birth to...
by MBC News | Nov 18, 2019
Ben Manson of the La Ronge Ice Wolves has been named the SJHL Defenceman of the Week. Manson had four points in three games this past week as the Ice Wolves picked up two wins in three games. Manson has recorded 13 points in 25 games this season and has also tallied...
by MBC News | Nov 18, 2019
Longtime SJHL official Bruce Skilliter is hanging up his skates. Skilliter, who is a linesman, worked his last game on Friday in La Ronge when the Ice Wolves took on the Humboldt Broncos. “I’m getting slower and I don’t need to get hurt or anything,” said Bruce...
by MBC News | Nov 16, 2019
After losing 5-1 to the Humboldt Broncos on Friday night at home, the La Ronge Ice Wolves responded in a big way with an 8-4 victory versus Humboldt Saturday afternoon. “I think we knew we had something to prove today and all the guys bought in,” said La Ronge...
by MBC News | Nov 16, 2019
The La Ronge Ice Wolves’ five-game winning streak came to abrupt end Friday at home when they dropped a 5-1 decision to the Humboldt Broncos. “It was simple, we didn’t skate, they skated,” said Ice Wolves Head Coach and GM Kevin Kaminski. “Our preparation and...
by MBC News | Nov 15, 2019
Four Saskatchewan Polytechnic campuses recognized Louis Riel Memorial Day by raising the Métis flag on Friday. Flag raising ceremonies were held in Prince Albert, Saskatoon, Regina and Moose Jaw. “The Métis flag predates Canada’s maple leaf by 150 years,” Jennifer...
by MBC News | Nov 15, 2019
An upcoming by-election for the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation’s urban seat has been cancelled, at least for the moment. Election officer Charles Whitecap confirmed this morning that the by-election, that had been scheduled for Nov. 28, will not take place. According to...
by MBC News | Nov 15, 2019
The La Ronge Ice Wolves recorded their fifth straight win Thursday at home when they doubled up the Notre Dame Hounds 4-2. “It was an ugly win, for sure,” said Ice Wolves Head Coach and GM Kevin Kaminski. “What I liked the most was that everyone stepped up to the...
by MBC News | Nov 14, 2019
The Town of La Ronge has a new chief administrative officer, at least on a temporary basis. Dean Yaremchuk of HMC Management will be serving in the position until a permanent replacement can be found. HMC will also assist in the process of recruiting a new CAO and...
by MBC News | Nov 14, 2019
An Okanese First Nations home baker said she is proud to have made it to the finale of the Great Canadian Baking Show. Jodi Robson of Regina, who did not take home the top prize was “completely blown away,” to make it into the final three. “I’m absolutely thrilled I...
