Author Archives:
Public art projects boosting community pride in La Ronge
Organizers hope two new public art projects in La Ronge will contribute to a sense of community pride. On Sunday, more than 70 residents came together to paint dozens of beaded flowers on a retaining ...
Sep 28, 2021
Teen back at home and recovering after recent stabbing
Wayne Bird is happy his 16-year-old son is on the road to recovery after a stabbing left him in critical condition and admitted to Jim Pattison Children's Hospital in Saskatoon. Last week, La Ronge RC...
Sep 28, 2021
Women's hoops coach Thomaidis, Canada Basketball agree to part ways
TORONTO - Lisa Thomaidis will not return as head coach of Canada's national women's basketball team, ending a run of nearly a decade at the helm of the program. Canada Basketball said in a release Tue...
Sep 28, 2021
Hamilton Tiger-Cats move receiver Bralon Addison from injured list to active roster
HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats added receiver Bralon Addison to the active roster Monday. Addison, 27, has missed the first half of the season due to a knee injury. He was a CFL all-star in 2019 w...
Sep 28, 2021
Poll suggests most Canadians pessimistic about fighting climate change
Most Canadians aren't optimistic about humanity's chances of fighting climate change, a new survey suggests. But that attitude has to change before it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy, said Megan Le...
Sep 28, 2021
'Potential anomaly' with ballot box prompts recount in Châteauguay-Lacolle
OTTAWA - The Liberals have asked for a recount in a close-run riding in Quebec after a "potential anomaly" was discovered with a ballot box. And a recount is likely to be kick-started this week in Dav...
Sep 28, 2021
Ten COVID deaths reported Tuesday, new record for Saskatchewan
The provincial government is reporting Tuesday that 10 Saskatchewan residents with COVID-19 have died with another 449 new cases of COVID-19 also confirmed.Since the pandemic began, 682 people have di...
Sep 28, 2021
Proof Of Vaccination Or Negative Tests Required Broadly October 1, 2021
Effective Friday, October 1, 2021, proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test result will be required in Saskatchewan for public access to a range of businesses, event venues, as well as for all...
Sep 28, 2021
Kikinahk set to receive dozens of musical instruments
Dozens of guitars, drums and other instruments are headed to La Ronge's Kikinahk Friendship Centre. That's according to executive director Ron Woytowich, who said he successfully applied for an approx...
Sep 28, 2021
QR codes back as launch of proof-of-vaccination policy nears
QR codes are back for Saskatchewan residents to prove they've had a COVID-19 vaccination.The codes were removed from MySaskHealthRecord accounts on Friday due to privacy issues. On Tuesday, the Minist...
Sep 28, 2021