Events

North of 60 actor brings Going MILES youth conference to tri-communities

Children North is hosting its first ever youth conference called Going MILES with Actor Dakota House and Mentalist Scott Ward. The two-day conference began Wednesday at the Lac La Ronge Indian Band's ...

Aug 21, 2019 North of 60 Actor Dakota House led the conference with Scott Ward. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

All welcome to Sucker River SummerFest19

Anyone can join in on the fun at the Sucker River SummerFest19. "Anyone can come, try their luck, have fun and be in every competition if they want to," Festival Coordinator Kennidy Proulx said. "For ...

Aug 20, 2019 Canoe and kayak races were part of the summer festival. (submitted photo/Kennidy Proulx)

Gospel Jamboree brings uplifting music to the tri-communities

Christian music was the focus of a new First Annual Gospel Jamboree hosted by the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) on the weekend.The jamboree was organized by LLRIB Coun. Ann Ratt with assistance by ...

Aug 19, 2019 ID 28549318 © Stangot | Dreamstime.com

Registration opens for U of S vet clinic in September

Residents are encouraged to register their pets for the Western College of Veterinary Medicine's mobile vet clinic at Jonas Roberts Memorial Community CentreThe three-day event is scheduled to start S...

Aug 15, 2019 The Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s (WCVM) mobile vet clinic will be in La Ronge next month. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

La Ronge cultural gathering brings residents together

The cultural gathering hosted by the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) Health Services Prevention and Recovery team at the urban reserve downtown is meant to bring people together. The event began Tues...

Aug 14, 2019 The cultural gathering downtown runs until Thursday. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

LLRIB hosting Youth Softball Championships in Prince Albert

First Nations from across the province are gathering in Prince Albert this weekend as the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) hosts the 2019 Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Youth Softball Cham...

Aug 09, 2019 There are four teams consisting of LLRIB members at the championships. (submitted photo/City of Prince Albert)

LLRIB hosts women's retreat on Bigstone Lake

A women's retreat on Bigstone Lake last weekend continues to provide rejuvenation for all those in attendance.The event is organized by Lac La Ronge Indian Band Coun. Ann Ratt, as well as Lillian Sand...

Aug 01, 2019 The event occurred at the Youth Haven site on Bigstone Lake. (submitted photo/Ann Ratt)

NSN continues therapeutic room fundraiser with downtown carnival

A little bit of rain didn't stop residents from attending the NorthSask Special Needs (NSN) Carnival today in support of a therapeutic Snoezelen room. It is the second year NSN has hosted such an even...

Jul 26, 2019 Cotton candy was one special treat served at the carnival fundraiser. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Thousands expected at La Ronge Elk's Fair this weekend

Organizers of the 2019 La Ronge Elk's Fair expect up to 5,000 people to attend the three-day event."This is an annual event in La Ronge and we have been doing it for the past 30 years or more," Elks E...

Jul 19, 2019 There are 19 rides at the 2019 Elk's Fair. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

A public memorial will he held for Sailor Dan

The people of Saskatoon will be able to get together and say goodbye to Sailor Dan.A memorial service will be held next Wednesday, July 24th for the local legend.It's going to start at 6:00 p.m. in Ki...

Jul 19, 2019 Dan Hicks, better known as Sailor Dan, died on July 9, 2019 in Saskatoon. (submitted)