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Jolibois has 'great concerns' for new MP elected in northern riding

With all of Saskatchewan represented by Conservative MPs, Georgina Jolibois is concerned the new representative for Desneth-Missinippi-Churchill River riding won't be there when constituents need him ...

Oct 22, 2019 Former NDP MP Georgina Jolibois doesn't know why voter participation was so low. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Local SADD chapter plans for billboards, additional RCMP checkstops

The Students Against Drinking and Driving (SADD) club at La Ronge's Churchill Community High School want to remind residents to report impaired drivers. That's according to club advisor Joslynn Thedor...

Oct 16, 2019 Members of the SADD group from Churchill Community High School. (submitted photo/Joslynn Thedorf)

New book explores Indigenous justice in Canada

A new book by Harold Johnson called Peace and Good Order: The Case for Indigenous Justice in Canada explores the idea of replacing deterrence with redemption in the legal system.Johnson held a book la...

Oct 09, 2019 Harold Johnson's new book can be purchased online. (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Indie pot shops seek cooperative wholesale, distribution

Some of Saskatchewan's private independent cannabis shops are forming a co-operative to thwart what they see as the challenges from the already dominant corporate sector in the new legal cannabis mark...

Oct 04, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

P.A. woman enjoys big business success stateside

A former Prince Albert resident recently enjoyed a big day at the New York Stock Exchange.Michelle Zatlyn, and the company she co-founded, Cloudflare, recently launched an initial public stock offerin...

Oct 01, 2019 Michelle Zatlyn rings the bell to open trading at the New York Stock Exchange Sept. 13 (Michelle Zatlyn/Twitter)

Six northerners including La Ronge student earn award of excellence

Six students from across northern Saskatchewan, including one from La Ronge's Churchill Community High School (CCHS), received the Lieutenant Governor's Award of Excellence last week. Lac La Ronge Ind...

Sep 30, 2019 Jennifer Ratt, centre, sits next to Lt-Gov. Russ Mirasty during a special ceremony in La Ronge. (submitted photo/Office of the Lieutenant Governor)

'What a role model:' Paralyzed Bronco makes Adidas ad, hall of fame nominee list

AIRDRIE, Alta. - An ad shows a serious Ryan Straschnitzki taping up his hockey stick and pulling on an Adidas jersey before he slides away on an ice sled. "As a kid I always dreamed of ...

Sep 29, 2019 (File Photo/The Canadian Press)

First weekend of fall could bring high activity of northern lights across the country

Eyes should be pointed skyward this weekend during the evening as a spectacular show is soon to be presented. A significant portion of the country as well as northern portions of the U.S.A. are in for...

Sep 25, 2019 Canada is in for what should be a strong showing of the northern lights this weekend. (File Photo/ ID 63881102 © Jasse Hast Dreamstime)

'See what I see': Ratt excited for first exhibit at Mistasinihk Place

It was a proud moment for local artist Molly Ratt to be invited to showcase her work next month at the La Ronge Arts Council's gallery in Mistasinihk Place. "When they asked me to do a full exhibit, t...

Sep 24, 2019 Molly Ratt works from her home along Lac La Ronge in Bells Point. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Canadian Geographic interested in Michif language in Pinehouse

Canadian Geographic has taken a special interest in the strong Michif language roots in Pinehouse Lake. A representative from the Ottawa-based magazine attended a traditional hunting and culture camp ...

Sep 23, 2019 Many residents of Pinehouse and other communities attended the culture camp. (submitted photo/Glen McCallum)