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Penney hired as new Northlands College CEO

John Guy Penney is the new president and CEO of Northlands College. "It's been a whirlwind of activity so far," Penney said Monday during his first day on the job. "It's an exciting opportunity and I'...

Aug 26, 2019 John Guy Penney began his position as Northlands College president and CEO on Monday. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Scheer, Harper among politicians at memorial for Calgary MP Deepak Obhrai

CALGARY - Some prominent Conservative politicians are paying their respects at a memorial for former Calgary member of Parliament Deepak Obhrai. Obhrai, who was 69, died earlier this month&n...

Aug 26, 2019

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 ...

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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)

La Ronge RCMP ask for public's help locating missing person

UPDATE: As of 10 a.m., the RCMP have located 31-year-old Tyrell Halkett who was last seen on July 20.La Ronge RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating 31-year-old Tyrell Halkett, who has not ...

Aug 08, 2019 (file photo/larongeNOW Staff)

Wheaton sharing newfound passion for powwows with tri-community residents

It's been a little over a year since Lac La Ronge Indian Band member Cathy Wheaton began her journey to learn powwow dancing. "It's kind of consumed my life now," she said. "I think I have been to fou...

Aug 06, 2019 Cathy Wheaton danced at the recent fundraiser in La Ronge. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Respected elder and former grand chief remembered for kindness and service to community

Space may be limited to standing room only this week, when a celebration of life is held on Wednesday for Philip Morin, Prince Albert Grand Council's first grand chief.Morin passed away Aug. 1 at the ...

Aug 05, 2019 Philip Morin passed away Aug. 1 (Submitted photo/ Tina Pelletier)

Backcountry toilet focus of Barker Island fundraiser

Whitewater enthusiasts travelling to the Barker Lake area are creating an environmental mess by leaving the forest littered with human waste. The situation in the region has gotten so bad Churchill Ri...

Aug 02, 2019 Barker Island is located just outside of the Lac La Ronge Provincial Park. (submitted photo/Ric Driediger)

RCMP respond to drownings

The RCMP are urging the public to practice proper water safety, following to recent cases of individuals drowning in northern Saskatchewan within two days.On July 31 officers from the Pelican Narrows ...

Aug 02, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Sask. elder, leader Tony Cote passes away at 84

A well respected leader and elder in Saskatchewan has died.Tony Cote passed away Wednesday at the age of 84."We lost a great man today," said Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Chief Bobby Cam...

Aug 01, 2019 Elder Tony Cote at a ceremony in Regina in 2011 (Regina Police/Facebook)