by MBC News | Jun 3, 2020
The Northern Air Transport Association (NATA) says smaller floatplane operators are finding it a challenge to meet safety requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic. In April, Transport Canada released new regulations in an attempt to mitigate the spread of the virus...
by MBC News | Jun 3, 2020
An investigation is underway after a serious incident in the La Ronge area. Witnesses say the RCMP and medical personnel were called to a home last night. It is believed an altercation had taken place. At least one person was taken to hospital. So far, no details on...
by MBC News | Jun 3, 2020
The La Ronge Ice Wolves are gearing up for the SJHL Bantam Draft. “I think what we’re going to do is try and get four forwards and three defencemen right now unless something else happens with a trade,” said Ice Wolves Head Coach and GM Kevin Kaminski. La Ronge is...
by MBC News | Jun 2, 2020
The travel ban in the entire northwest will be lifted Monday. This comes after the region has had low new COVID-19 cases for quite some time and following an outbreak in La Loche approximately one month ago. Outdoor gatherings will increase to 20 people, with indoor...
by MBC News | Jun 2, 2020
A Sixties Scoop survivor advocate in the province said the federal court decision Monday to approve interim payments to successful claimants is a good thing, as COVID-19 has caused delays in payments and creating financial hardship for survivors. 12,500 applicants...
by MBC News | Jun 2, 2020
The Lac La Ronge Food Bank continues to find new ways to help community members while closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The food bank closed in mid-March to keep both clients and employees safe from the virus. Trudy Connor, the chair of the food bank’s governing...
by MBC News | Jun 2, 2020
A popular Indigenous hockey tournament was cancelled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Fred Sasakamoose “Chief Thunderstick” National Hockey Championship was slated for Apr. 24-26 in Saskatoon. Despite the cancellation, the event was moved online and teams...
by MBC News | Jun 1, 2020
As Ontario continues to deal with the fallout of a startling report on the state of seniors care home facilities, the Sask. Health Authority released its 2019, CEO’s inspections of long-term care facilities. The 251 page reports provide a glimpse of the pro’s and cons...
by MBC News | Jun 1, 2020
A community safety officer program for First Nations people living in northwestern Saskatchewan continues to move ahead. Two women from the program took oaths of office last week in a special ceremony in North Battleford. These officers will now have the ability to...
