by MBC News | Apr 30, 2020 | Current News
The province has banned all non-essential travel in and out of northern Saskatchewan. This includes northern residents travelling between individual communities. The increased restrictions were announced by the government Thursday afternoon as the province moves to...
by MBC News | Apr 30, 2020 | Current News
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band is preparing in case a COVID-19 outbreak occurs in the La Ronge area. The province is reporting 52 active cases in the far north region, and travel restrictions have been implemented to help stop the spread of the virus. Chief Tammy...
by MBC News | Apr 30, 2020 | Current News
The NDP is urging the province to provide more supports to Northern communities combating COVID-19. The northwest communities to La Loche, Clearwater River Dene Nation and Patuanak have outbreaks of the coronavirus. Two deaths were reported this week in La Loche. NDP...
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by MBC News | Apr 30, 2020 | Current News
All Photos by Brandon White with a 300mm wildlife lens on a 36MP camera for maximum safety distance. All Photos taken on April 29, 2020; to document community solidarity and sentiment during the Covid-19 Pandemic in La Ronge, Saskatchewan. “The comfort zone is a...
by MBC News | Apr 29, 2020 | Current News
A second long-term care resident in La Loche has died of COVID-19 this week. Health officials said Wednesday the deceased was a person in their 80’s. On Sunday 83-year-old Joseph Sylvestre died from the virus. Dr. Rim Zayad, a medical health officer said one other...
by MBC News | Apr 29, 2020 | Current News
Lac La Ronge Indian Band Chief Tammy Cook-Searson says she is disappointed the First Nation was not consulted before the province put in place a non-essential northern travel ban last week. The government announced late Friday afternoon all non-essential travel into...
by MBC News | Apr 29, 2020 | Current News, MBC News, Sports
The 2020 Saskatchewan Summer Games have been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event was scheduled to take place Jul. 26 – Aug. 1 in Lloydminster, SK. “From athletes to spectators, health and safety are of the utmost importance,” said Kevin Kusch,...
by MBC News | Apr 29, 2020 | Current News
Increased COVID-19 testing in the La Loche region could start as soon as today, as the rapid testing machine GeneExpert could be operational by the end of Wednesday. That machine if needed could process an urgent sample within one hour. Currently, samples are...
by MBC News | Apr 29, 2020 | Current News
A Saskatoon man is one of the latest recipients of the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal. Joel Pedersen, who is also a member of the Fond du Lac Denesuline First Nation, is one of 12 Saskatchewan citizens who have been selected for the 2019 award. This is the 25th year the...
by MBC News | Apr 28, 2020 | Current News, Ice Wolves, MBC News, Sports
The La Ronge Ice Wolves recently handed out care packages to fans. The packages featured several things, including letters crafted by billet families, treats and a team photo. “Our club recognizes that fans are a huge part of any hockey organization, especially...
