The La Ronge Ski Club has undertaken more than $100,000 of new and unexpected projects so far this year to improve the experience of skiers. "Our club volunteers have been out there working hard and getting things open and ready to go," said Club President Matt Koebernick. "We got lots of donations from ...

A prolonged dry spell in the La Ronge region persisted into November. That's according to data from Environment and Climate Change Canada, which shows La Ronge, Swift Current and Yorkton received less than 50 per cent of their normal monthly November precipitation. That's in contrast to places like Prince Albert and Me...

A member of the La Ronge Ice Wolves is headed back into the international spotlight. The Sask. Junior Hockey League (SJHL) announced on Tuesday that Ice Wolves forward Nikita Kulikov has been selected to represent his home country of Ukraine at the 2026 IIHF Division IA World U20 Hockey Championship in Bled, Slovenia. ...

It's been a busy two days for players of the La Ronge Ice Wolves and their families. Aside from back-to-back home games against the Weyburn Red Wings on Friday and Saturday, it's also marked the team's annual Parents Weekend and Sportsmen Dinner. In addition, the Ice Wolves wore special pink and black jerseys to raise ...

The Village of Air Ronge unveiled its 2026 operating budget and five-year capital plan at an open house on Friday. The budget shows revenues of $3,093,000 with expenditures of $3,154,000, and with various transfers taken into consideration, there's a projected surplus of about $66,500. At the end of 2024, the village h...

Nine firearms and three machetes were seized Thursday in Sucker River. On Nov. 27, officers with La Ronge RCMP executed a search warrant following an investigation. During the search, police found approximately 370 grams of crack cocaine, nine firearms, including sawed off 12 gauge shotguns and sawed off .22 caliber ri...

One year after La Ronge doctors diagnosed more than two dozen cases of scurvy, they are now waiting for their finding to be published in a peer-reviewed journal. "Hopefully that goes through," said Dr. Jeff Irvine. "There will be more of a discussion again after this is released as a reminder that this i...

Leaders at the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation are warning residents of Southend to stay off the community airstrip. "Please do NOT drive quads, trucks, snowmobiles or any vehicles on the runway," reads the notice, issued yesterday. Recent activity on the air strip has caused ruts in the snow and any land traffi...

RCMP in Pinehouse say one man has died following a snowmobile crash.Officers were called to the scene at around 7:40 a.m. Tuesday for reports of a snowmobile accident on Pinehouse Lake.Investigation found that the snowmobile crashed into a reef, where the sole occupant was taken to a nearby medical centre. The victim l...

With Christmas less than one month away, there are plenty of upcoming events to get into the holiday spirit. On Nov. 29, the Lac La Ronge Indian Band will be hosting an event called Christmas at Kitsaki from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kitsaki Hall. Families will be able to make personalized Christmas ornaments, wreaths, a...

The La Ronge Ice Wolves will host Calgary Flames alumni Colin Patterson at their Sportsmen Dinner on Saturday. Patterson played 10 seasons in the National Hockey League between 1983 and 1993. He played with the Flames for all but two seasons, including in 1989 when the team won its first and only Stanley Cup. Patterson...

Warning: the following story contains sexual references.Two men from the La Ronge area have been charged with sexual assault after a woman was attacked during a cab ride.Akshar Desai, 23, and Keshav Dhillon, 33, are scheduled to appear at provincial court on Jan. 5, 2026.On Sept. 20, La Ronge RCMP received a report of ...

Men of the North is currently experiencing an operational pause. That's according to board chair Dr. Sean Groves, who explained the non-profit has been temporarily closed since around the end of September. "We're just on a pause to reassess where we're at with the organization," he said. "We have plans t...

RCMP are working to locate a suspect involved in a shooting in Stanley Mission.An investigation has determined between 8 and 9 a.m. on Monday an unknown individual - believed to be a male who was wearing black clothing at the time of the incident - approached another man and discharged a firearm, injuring him. The man ...

Town council approved its 2026 operating budget at their regular meeting on Monday. The budget, which was quickly passed with little discussion, included a $900,000 surplus with no increase in property taxes and expenses totaling nearly $8.6 million. Overall, revenue levels are down 3.35 per cent or $298,547 from 2025,...

Communities north of Southend will experience a SaskTel service disruption on Wednesday. On Nov. 26 from midnight until approximately 6 a.m., SaskTel services will be impacted by network maintenance that will affect the communities north and east of Sucker Lake including the surrounding areas of Black Lake, Cigar Lake,...

In recognition of his remarkable contributions to art, community, and northern life, Métis artist Roger Jerome received an honorary lifetime membership last week from the La Ronge Arts Council. "That was wonderful. I couldn't believe the turnout in spite of the rain and the ice roads," Jerome said of t...

Town council could approve its 2026 operating budget at their next regular meeting on Monday. An open house in regards to the budget, as well as the 10-Year Capital Plan, was held on Nov. 17. It included a $900,000 surplus with no increase in property taxes and expenses totaling nearly $8.6 million. Overall, revenue le...

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) is looking to relocate its emergency overnight shelter to a location along La Ronge Ave. A development permit application was received by town administration this month to convert the former Kitsaki Meats building for use of a temporary shelter service. Council will consider the app...

A new bridge in Air Ronge has officially opened for traffic. The new $15.8 million bridge that spans the Montreal River officially opened for traffic on Wednesday. An email to larongeNOW from the Ministry of Highways states while there are no plans for future lane closures on the new bridge, speed may be reduced to com...

Scott Robertson nearly cried when he discovered a small collection of moccasins while cleaning out his father's basement this summer. In June, Robertson Trading - a cherished landmark and hub in Northern Saskatchewan - burned to the ground after a fast-moving wildfire breached the town's permitter. The grocery store an...

Trail work and registration are coming along for the upcoming Canadian Challenge Sled Dog race. That's according to Canadian Challenge Vice-President Dan Kirkup, who said part of the trail system crew members have been able to access is in good shape. There were some concerns earlier this year about the state of the tr...

Representatives of SSR Mining were in La Ronge on Monday to gather feedback about the Porky Project. The project is currently in an advanced exploration phase and is located about six kilometers away from the Seabee gold mine and mill. At the moment, SSR is developing a 50,000-tonne bulk mine sample to assess the feasi...

The Town of La Ronge has put forward a proposed operating budget for 2026 with a $900,000 surplus. At an open house hosted by the municipality on Monday, information presented showed $8,576,000 in expenses and revenues with $900,000 being transferred to reserves for future capital project financing for 2026. There is c...

The first group of students getting a Bachelor of Science in Dental Therapy at the University of Saskatchewan included classes from Prince Albert and La Ronge. The 26 students began their education two years ago in the uniquely designed program but 20 of them were in Prince Albert, La Ronge or Regina. "These stude...

On Nov. 11, around 11:30 p.m., Pelican Narrows RCMP officers received a report of an individual with a gunshot wound at a local residence. An investigation determined an interaction occurred between a man and an unknown individual near a residence on Nesoteo Road. Police said a firearm was discharged, injuring the man....

Selling jars of jam at trade fairs is paying off for Grade 12 Churchill Community High School student Kyle Olsen. Olsen launched his home-based business Jamming With Kyle four years ago as part of his passion for the culinary arts. He sells about 50 jars each year at local fairs mainly in the tri-communities in flavour...

Police are looking to identify an ATV and its occupant in relation to a shooting in the Pelican Narrows detachment area on Tuesday. An RCMP media release states on Nov. 11 at approximately 11:45 a.m., officers received a report of a man with gunshot wounds who arrived at a medical centre in Pelican Narrows with injurie...