by MBC News | Dec 2, 2020
Prior to the SJHL pausing its season last week after tighter COVID-19 restrictions were announced by the province, the La Ronge Ice Wolves added a new player to their roster. The Ice Wolves have picked up 2001-born forward Jake Jonkman from Elmhurst, IL. Jonkman...
by MBC News | Dec 2, 2020
It’s Aboriginal AIDS Awareness Week and the Northern Inter Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) is using the occasion as an opportunity to educate the public. NITHA’s Medical Health Officer Dr. Nnambdi Ndubuka said there is still some work to be done in regards to ending...
by MBC News | Dec 2, 2020
Cameco reaffirmed to a mining conference Tuesday that it currently has no plans to bring its McArthur River/Key Lake uranium mine back on line. CEO Tim Gitzel said Cameco is looking to secure long-term purchase contracts in order for McArthur River to restart...
by MBC News | Dec 2, 2020
The Canoe Lake Cree First Nation is entering an indefinite lockdown as it addresses increasing cases of COVID-19. The Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority declared the outbreak Tuesday evening as there are increasing confirmed cases with evidence of community...
by MBC News | Dec 1, 2020
A member of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band is one of two new members of Prince Albert city council. Tony Head defeated Ward 3 incumbent Evert Botha in last month’s municipal election. Head said what spurred him to seek elected office is a desire to make city council...
by MBC News | Dec 1, 2020
La Ronge is getting advanced paramedic services. The Saskatchewan Health Authority has designated the La Ronge Emergency Medical Services as an Advanced Life Support ambulance service. “[This service] employs Advanced Care Paramedics who can deliver a higher level of...
by MBC News | Dec 1, 2020
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League was forced to pause its season last week following further COVID-19 restrictions announced by the provincial government. SJHL President Bill Chow spoke Monday during the league’s Facebook program SJHL @ Noon. “Those discussions as...
by MBC News | Dec 1, 2020
The trapping season in the province is off to a slow start, but the Sask. Trappers Association believes the year will yield great furs. “A lot of guys have been out there. A little bit of concern with the overall markets on the fur,” said Wrangler Hamm, President of...
by MBC News | Dec 1, 2020
Cameco said an individual at its Cigar Lake facility in Northern Sask. has tested positive for COVID-19. “This individual has been in isolation since November 22,” said Jeff Hryhoriw, Director Government Relations and Communications for Cameco. Two others were...
