by MBC News | May 17, 2019
The long-awaited retail cannabis store Kiaro opened its doors in La Ronge Friday with about 60 people visiting the location in the first hour of operation. The store, which boasts a warm yet minimalist design, offers a variety of dried cannabis flowers, pre-rolled...
by MBC News | May 17, 2019
The federal government’s decision to separate the former Indigenous Affairs Ministry into two entities is causing concern among two Treaty 6 Chiefs. In August 2017, Prime Minister Trudeau Announced INAC would dissolve and be replaced with Indigenous Services Canada...
by MBC News | May 17, 2019
RCMP have issued an arrest warrant for an 18-year-old man wanted in connection with a hit and run incident on the Pasqua First Nation in April. Police say a 51-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries after being driven over by a vehicle in the early morning...
by MBC News | May 16, 2019
Residents in bear country are being reminded to use caution this time of year as hungry black bears are now awake from hibernation. During the spring months, bears leave their dens to search for new territory and food and will scavenge for any food left out. When...
by MBC News | May 16, 2019
Former La Ronge Ice Wolves forward Dalton Dosko is taking his talents to the college ranks. Dosko, who is 21, has committed to play for the Minot State Beavers, an ACHA Division I hockey program in North Dakota. “I’m pretty familiar with the school because both of my...
by MBC News | May 16, 2019
The Cowessess First Nation will be hosting a public search event this coming Saturday for a woman who has been missing for more than five weeks. Jenaya Wapemoose was last seen in areas of the 1800 block of Ottawa Street and 12 block of Retallack Street in Regina on...
by MBC News | May 16, 2019
A coroner’s inquest will be held in September into a drowning in Stony Rapids, which happened over two years ago. In Feb. 2017, 31-year-old Ryan Donard, was being pursued on foot by members of the Stony Rapids RCMP detachment. They had been investigating a...
by MBC News | May 16, 2019
The La Ronge Ice Wolves hosted their general meeting on Wednesday night at the Mel Hegland Uniplex. The meeting served as an opportunity for fans to get an update on the franchise and to look ahead to what’s in store for the 2019-20 SJHL season. One of the topics...
by MBC News | May 15, 2019
Since 1919, the University of Saskatchewan has recognized people who have made exceptional contributions in their fields. This year, OCAD University professor Gerald McMaster will be accepting an honorary degree for his work in Indigenous visual arts and...
by MBC News | May 15, 2019
A Stanley Mission nurse has received a national award for excellence in health care. Janet McKenzie, who is a member of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band, is one of three recipients of the Indigenous Services Canada Award of Excellence in Nursing. McKenzie says she was...
