by MBC News | Jan 13, 2020 | Archive, Current News
Singer-Songwriter Celeigh Cardinal was in La Ronge this past Friday at Churchill High School to perform music from her growing discography of soul-infused ballads. Cardinal is a multi-award winning Metis artist from Peace River, Alberta, who in 2018 was awarded...
by MBC News | Jan 11, 2020 | Current News, Ice Wolves, MBC News, Sports
For the second straight night, the La Ronge Ice Wolves were blasted by the Nipawin Hawks. The Hawks came into La Ronge Saturday on a four-game win streak and they extended it to a five-game streak following an 8-2 victory. “I don’t think our preparation, mentally and...
by MBC News | Jan 11, 2020 | Current News, Ice Wolves, MBC News, Sports
The La Ronge Ice Wolves were busy on trade deadline day Friday. The Ice Wolves acquired 18-year-old forward Holden Knights from the Salmon Arm Silverbacks in the BCHL in exchange for a player development fee. In 30 games with the Silverbacks, the Warman, SK product...
by MBC News | Jan 11, 2020 | Current News, Ice Wolves, MBC News, Sports
The La Ronge Ice Wolves saw their 10-game points streak come to an abrupt end on Friday night when they dropped a 7-1 decision in Nipawin to the Hawks. “Maybe the third I thought we had a decent period,” said Ice Wolves Associate Coach Gaelan Patterson. “The first...
by MBC News | Jan 10, 2020 | Current News
A 36-year-old man from Big River First Nation was found dead on Friday afternoon near Pekakumew Lake. An autopsy will be conducted over the next few days to determine the cause of Richard Netmaker’s death. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information on...
by MBC News | Jan 10, 2020 | Current News
La Loche RCMP are searching for a 35-year-old man wanted on two charges. Police say an arrest warrant has been issued for Mark Laprise. Laprise has been charged with sexual assault and sexual interference. RCMP believe Laprise is in the La Loche area. Laprise is...
by MBC News | Jan 9, 2020 | Current News
The Cowessess First Nation is set to pass its own legislation to take full control over child welfare. Its estimated that approximately 165 Cowessess children are in protection in several western provinces. The First Nation is modeling its legislation “Miyo...
by MBC News | Jan 8, 2020 | Current News, Ice Wolves, MBC News, Sports
The La Ronge Ice Wolves have traded 19-year-old defenceman Sebastien Archambault to the Melville Millionaires in exchange for a player development fee. “I think it’s a good opportunity for Archie to head to Melville,” said Ice Wolves Head Coach and GM Kevin Kaminski....
by MBC News | Jan 8, 2020 | Current News
MBC has been awarded federal funding to expand its journalism team. The Local Journalism Initiative comes by way of the federal Department of Canadian Heritage and consists of $50 million to be paid out over five years. The first round of funding is expected to create...
by MBC News | Jan 8, 2020 | Current News, MBC News
Broomball enthusiasts will be taking their talents to northern Saskatchewan this weekend. The JRMCC on the Lac La Ronge Indian Band will play host to the fourth annual Ann Venne mixed tournament Sunday. “It’s one of the main events here in La Ronge broomball-wise,”...
