by MBC News | Nov 13, 2020
Increased restrictions are coming into effect Monday as the province attempts to try to curb the surge in new COVID-19 cases and more hospitalizations. Mandatory masking will be expanded to all indoor public spaces in communities with a population of over 5000 people....
by MBC News | Nov 13, 2020
A University of Regina researcher will study violence and bullying in Saskatchewan First Nations communities. Dr. Raven Sinclair, a professor in the Faculty of Social Work is using $400,000 in federal funds for a research project to support Indigenous youth and take...
by MBC News | Nov 12, 2020
The La Ronge Ice Wolves have announced their leadership group for the 2020-21 campaign. Chad McIlwain, a 20-year-old forward from Calgary, has been named captain. “It’s just one of those things where it doesn’t really matter who it is, everyone out there is leaders...
by MBC News | Nov 12, 2020
An Indigenous World War II veteran from the Sweetgrass First Nation now has a painted portrait of himself on prominent display at the Canadian War Museum. 98-year-old Philip Favel enlisted in the Canadian Army in 1942 at the age of 20. He served in the Royal Canadian...
by MBC News | Nov 12, 2020
SSR mining said its gold production and revenues at its Seabee mine near La Ronge are posting losses, mainly due to operations suspension in March. The mine closed March 25, as a precautionary measure due to COVID-19. “In August, the third and final phase commenced,...
by MBC News | Nov 12, 2020
The Fond du Lac Denesuline First Nation is under a boil water advisory, as the water treatment plant is experiencing mechanical and electrical issues. The First Nation says an assessment is underway to determine the necessary repairs. Residents are asked to conserve...
by MBC News | Nov 11, 2020
18 new cases of COVID-19 in the Far North Wednesday. Provincial public health officials report the Far North West has seven new infections. 24 tests were performed Wednesday. One person remains in hospital and there are 68 active cases. In the Far North East, eight...
by MBC News | Nov 10, 2020
The Peepeekisis Cree Nation said it settled its File Hills Colony Specific Claim with the federal government for $150 million. “The claim involves compensation for the mismanagement by Canada of Peepeekisis reserve lands. The Settlement Agreement will allow the Nation...
by MBC News | Nov 10, 2020
The town of La Ronge has released the official results of Monday’s municipal election. Colin Ratushniak is the new mayor, he won with 406 votes. Coming in second was Matt Klassen with 145 votes. The six people elected to serve as councillors are Jordan McPhail,...
by MBC News | Nov 10, 2020
Saskatchewan’s new Rural and Remote Health Minister will be tasked with a burgeoning issue further exasperated by COVID-19. Everett Hindley will also oversee Mental Health and Addictions. “What’s happening with COVID-19, and the pandemic and what that has done...
