La Ronge's Kikinahk Friendship Centre has once again stepped up to provide a Christmas hamper to residents of the tri-communities. In total, more than 320 hampers were put together at the cost of approximately $40,000. There were 283 that went out to applicants, an additional 24 went out to seniors and 20 were donated ...

The forecast for Christmas in La Ronge is expected to be warmer than normal. That's according to Environment and Climate Change Canada, which is predicting a mix of sun and cloud with a daytime high of -4 C on Dec. 25. The temperature will warm up significantly over the weekend as an upper-level ridge building in the P...

At a special meeting of La Ronge council on Tuesday, discussion continued on how to come up with a strategy for crime prevention in the community. Council identified the development of a Crime Reduction Strategy as a priority in the 2024-2028 Strategic Plan to guide future decision making, areas of focus, and initiativ...

Air Ronge and La Ronge councils have agreed to provide funds for a day program at the Kitsaki Emergency Overnight Shelter. The request was discussed by both councils on Tuesday. In specific, the municipalities were asked to come together to pay staffing wages for two full-time positions during the weekdays and three pa...

The holidays are a stressful time for many people and they can amplify mental health issues that may already be present. That's according to Dr. Chris de Feijter, a certified counsellor and psychotherapist who is based in La Ronge. He explained the fall and winter months are a time when many people experience symptoms ...

The Provincial Auditor of Saskatchewan has determined the Northern Lights School Division (NLSD) needs to continue working to have effective processes to purchase goods and services. That's according to a report released this month, which flagged a number of concerns at the La Ronge-based school division which serves n...

Spreading the spirit of Christmas is the main objective for a local Filipino caroler group. In the last week or so, about 10 volunteers with the non-profit La Ronge and District Filipino Canadian Community have been visiting businesses and local households to sing Christmas carols such as Joy to the World, Silent Night...

Santa in the North, an annual endeavor organized by Rise Air, delivered more gifts than ever to young children and teens this month. "We are in a very unique position as we are not only 100 per cent Indigenous-owned by the communities that Rise Air serves, but from the perspective of doing the right thing and supp...

Full disbursement of cows and plows payments will likely be coming within the next six weeks. That's according to Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) Chief Tammy Cook-Searson, who explained Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Gary Anandasangaree has signed off on the band's settlement agreement. Earlier this year, the ...

Editor's note: the following story contains graphic descriptions of violenceAcknowledging the fact it's been almost five years since his daughter was found deceased, and having sat through multiple court hearings and a lengthy trial, Willie Billette says the emotional toll has been grueling. Billette was surrounded by ...

The 2024 All Girls Hockey School held over the weekend at Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre (JRMCC) had more participants than ever before. In total, 106 female athletes took part in the two-day skill-building camp, which targeted youth between four years old and 14. That's about 30 more participants than in past...

Northlands College staff are not complying with travel and expense claims, and corporate credit cards policies. That's according to a report released this month by the Provincial Auditor of Saskatchewan, which flagged a number of concerns at the regional college based in Air Ronge but serving Northern Saskatchewan For ...

La Ronge RCMP have located a missing man. All identifying information has been removed from this article.-derek.cornet@pattisonmedia.com

Those who attended the Christmas Dance Show at Churchill Community High School were sure to leave with a festive feeling. That's according to Tri-Community Dance Club chairperson Genevieve Candelora Kustiak, who said the Christmas theme was a departure from what is usually done for the winter showcase. She noted the pe...

The La Ronge Ice Wolves are barely holding on to seventh place in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League as the Christmas break approaches. The Ice Wolves currently have a record of 15 losses and 13 wins for 27 points as of Dec. 7. They are tied for points with the Kindersley Klippers and Humboldt Broncos. The Melfort M...

The 2024 Junior Winter Games has wrapped up in Cumberland House with the local Ministik Community School emerging as the gold overall champions. The four-day competition brought together approximately 300 students between Grades 6 and 9. They competed in a number of individual events focusing on arts, culture and athle...

Erin Aubichon of Ile-a-la-Crosse has been selected as one of 80 performers who will be featured in next year's Telemiracle 49 broadcast. This will mark her third time performing at the fundraiser, having previously done so in 2009 and 2015. Aubichon, who will be featured in the 20-hour broadcast on March 2 during the d...

SaskPower is working to replace 97 poles and reinforce 61 existing ones in the tri-communities by the end of July 2025. That's according to SaskPower spokesperson Scott McGregor, who explained the work is part of the Crown corporation's Joint Use Upgrade Program in partnership with SaskTel. The company plans to expand ...

A 23-year-old man is facing several charges following an increased police presence in Sucker River last week. According to an RCMP media release, on Nov. 27 at approximately 7:30 a.m., police received a report of a stolen truck in the La Ronge area. An investigation determined someone broke in to a business, stole a tr...

The Northern Lights School Division (NLSD) has been recognized for its work towards Indigenization within its organization. At the Saskatchewan School Boards Association's Fall Assembly banquet in Regina on Tuesday, it was announced Northern Lights was the 2024 recipient of the Premier's Board of Education Award for In...

A music video sponsored by Dance Saskatchewan has been released showcasing the unique talents of La Ronge's Charlene Bosiak. The video, which is six minutes and 34 seconds in length, was released on Sunday after spending months in development. It features Bosiak dancing in a forest setting to a song written about her c...

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band is looking to hire a qualified coach to launch a high-performance track club in Northern Saskatchewan. Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre director of sports and recreation Kevin Roberts explained the desire to do so stems from the approximately $500,000 the band invested earlier this y...

UPDATE: Police say McLeod was arrested Dec. 3. He now faces additional firearm charges-La Ronge RCMP is asking the public to report sightings of a 24-year-old man. Wayne McLeod, from La Ronge, has been charged with theft of motor vehicle, robbery with firearm and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. The char...

With a good amount of snowfall in recent weeks, members of the La Ronge Ski Club have been busy getting out on the trails. The executive also has many events planned for this season with the Sask Cup Races 1 and 2 scheduled for Dec. 21 and 22 at the Don Allen Trails and the annual Don Allen Saskaloppet, which is the cl...

La Ronge RCMP has located a missing woman. All identifying information from this story has been removed. -derek.cornet@pattisonmedia.com

Update: Nov. 28 - 1:05 p.m.RCMP have reported that one man was taken into custody and that the investigation is still ongoing.More information will be provided as it becomes available.--La Ronge RCMP are advising of an increased police presence in the community of Sucker River, about 230 kilometres north of Prince Albe...

Kim Ebert has had to have conversations with her Regina-based family members most mothers never imagine having. Her son Cody Holgate was diagnosed with epilepsy as an infant. He has multiple types of seizures but three years ago, he started having atonic (drop) seizures, which cause a person to suddenly lose muscle str...

The 2025 operating and capital budgets have been approved by La Ronge town council. The decision to do so was made at a regular meeting earlier this week, following two open house sessions for the public to review the budgets on Nov. 20 and 22."We've been over this a few times and we presented it to the public and...