Events

Perseid meteor shower back again to light up night sky

It's that time of year again as the Perseid meteor shower will be lighting up the night sky for the next couple of weeks.This annual occurrence has been happening for over 30 years after Comet Swift-T...

Aug 05, 2023

Elk Ridge dropped from Canadian Challenge, La Ronge becomes focus point

Elk Ridge will no longer be part of the Canadian Challenge Dog Sled Race.That's according to race president Dan Kirkup, who explained SaskPower is preparing to upgrade a power line from Elk Ridge to L...

Jul 31, 2023

Organizers hoping for another record turnout at national PBR event

The Canadian Touring Pro Division of PBR makes a stop in North Battleford Thursday night with some of the best riders and meanest bulls on the circuit including Wild Hoggs Bucking Bulls' 'Al Capone'."...

Jul 26, 2023

Métis festival hears possibly last public performance from Canadian fiddling legend

Those attending the last day of this year's Back to Batoche Days may have witnessed the last performance ever by an Indigenous legend.The annual event which celebrates Mtis culture and heritage was he...

Jul 25, 2023

Sask. British Car Club show in Patterson Park on Saturday

The Saskatchewan British Car Club has chosen La Ronge as part of one of their provincial tours.The club has partnered with Royal Canadian Legion Branch 371 to hold the event, which will bring about se...

Jul 25, 2023

Saskatchewan finishes first at NAIG, more locals bringing home medals

Team Saskatchewan is coming home from the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) on top. Saskatchewan finished above everyone else at the games, winning the medal count with an astonishing 175 medals;...

Jul 23, 2023

The year of the youth: Back to Batoche officially underway for 51st installment

Back to Batoche is underway for its 51st year with the main focus of this year's festival being all about the youth. The festival began on Thursday and it was said that 20,000 people attended the firs...

Jul 21, 2023

La Ronge Elk's Fair organizers expecting 15,000 attendees

Organizers of the 2023 La Ronge Elk's Fair expect more than 15,000 people will pass through the gates during the next three days.The Elk's Fair began at noon on Friday with between 18 to 20 rides by C...

Jul 21, 2023

More locals win hardware at NAIG as Saskatchewan leads medal count

Team Saskatchewan keeps racking in the medals following day three at the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG).From Tuesday to Wednesday, Team Sask. jumped from nine gold medals, 14 silver, and nine ...

Jul 20, 2023

RCMP musical ride makes debut at JSCN

Acknowledging the combination of thunder and heavy rain does not create ideal conditions for a musical ride, Sgt. Major Scott Williamson stated these are the shows that are incredibly memorable.The RC...

Jul 19, 2023