by MBC News | Nov 19, 2019 | Current News
Gary Veteri of La Ronge was at the Legislature Monday, to pressure the government to build the promised long-term care facility. Veteri made the trip last year, to advocate for his wife, who he cares for as she has early onset dementia. “Right now she needs a...
by MBC News | Nov 18, 2019 | Current News
The University of Saskatchewan and Métis Nation – Saskatchewan signed a memorandum of understanding Monday afternoon to remove barriers and decrease gaps for Métis people wanting to achieve a post-secondary education. As part of the MOU, the U of S and MN-S will work...
by MBC News | Nov 18, 2019 | Current News
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 | Current News, Ice Wolves, MBC News, Sports
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 | Current News, Ice Wolves, MBC News, Sports
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 | Current News, Ice Wolves, MBC News, Sports
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 | Current News, Ice Wolves, MBC News, Sports
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 | Current News
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 | Current News
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 | Current News, Ice Wolves, MBC News, Sports
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...
