Nut Point Trail closed after bear sighting

Nut Point Trail closed after bear sighting

The Nut Point trail has been closed after a bear was spotted there earlier this week. However, this is not the only bear that has been seen in the La Ronge region recently. Lindsey Leko, a game warden with the Ministry of Environment, said closing the trail will let...
High water levels expected on Northern Sask. River next week

High water levels expected on Northern Sask. River next week

The Water Security Agency issued an advisory for high water levels on the Northern Saskatchewan River for next week. Depending on location, water levels could rise one to three metres. The excess flow comes after Edmonton’s recent rainfall. Peak flow is expected to...
Northern football showcased 

Northern football showcased 

The Northern Saskatchewan Football League has received some national exposure.  The league was showcased on APTN’s First Across the Line series.  The Pinehouse Lakers were featured in the football episode of the program.  “It’s interesting how quickly the kids adapted...
Bootlegging charges laid in northern Saskatchewan 

Bootlegging charges laid in northern Saskatchewan 

Three people have been charged with bootlegging after an RCMP checkstop near La Loche. Police say the operation was set up Wednesday evening on Highway 155, which is just south of the community. Investigators had received information that a number of people were...
RCMP search for Onion Lake man wanted on multiple charges

RCMP search for Onion Lake man wanted on multiple charges

RCMP have issued multiple arrest warrants for a 24-year-old Onion Lake Man. Police say Robert Lee Plourde-Dillon has been evading Mounties since Monday. He is wanted for assault, assault with a weapon, robbery and theft of a motor vehicle. Plourde-Dillon is described...
Sask. economic reopening of Phase 3 scheduled for June 8

Sask. economic reopening of Phase 3 scheduled for June 8

The province said Wednesday that it is planning to implement phase three of its COVID-19 reopening plan on June 8. Phase three will see restaurants and licensed establishments will be able to open at 50 percent capacity. Gyms and fitness facilities will also be able...