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Boy collects funds and other donations for Lac La Ronge Food Bank

In honour of Pediatric Stroke Month, 10-year-old Kristo McCallum raised and donated $245, as well as two shopping carts full of groceries to the Lac La Ronge Food Bank."He has such a big heart and he'...

May 27, 2019 Kristo McCallum and his sister received donations at the Lake Country Coop. (submitted photo/Michelle McCallum)

One dead in canoeing incident

Black Lake RCMP officers responded to a complaint of a canoeist who fell into a body of water located approximately 50 kilometres north of Points North, Saskatchewan on May 26, 2019 shortly after 7:30...

May 27, 2019 (File photo/larongeNOW Staff)

La Ronge author wins Sask. Young Readers Choice Award

Miriam Krner has won a Saskatchewan Young Readers' Choice Snow Willow Award for her debut novel Yellow Dog. The SaskEnergy Willow Awards Gala was held Thursday at St. Angela School in Saskatoon. The S...

Glynn Brothen May 24, 2019

Mosquito Workshop known for high-quality wood products

Greg Lobb of Air Ronge didn't expect to become the owner of a successful home-based business when he launched Mosquito Workshop in 2016."A lot of it has really been accidental to be honest," he said. ...

May 22, 2019 Air Ronge's Greg Lobb founded Mosquito Workshop in 2016. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Filipino-Canadian non-profit celebrates first anniversary in La Ronge

It can be hard for immigrants to make a new life in a different country, but many Filipinos who come to La Ronge are happy to make it their home. "La Ronge is a small town and some people say 'Why are...

May 22, 2019 Members of the La Ronge and District Filipino – Canadian Community. (submitted photo/Sonny Montilla)

Saskatoon chosen to host inaugural CEBL championship series

Another big sporting event is coming to Saskatoon this summer.The inaugural championship weekend of the new Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) will be played Aug. 25-26 at SaskTel Centre."It is a...

May 21, 2019 Canadian Elite Basketball League CEO Mike Morreale says the league champions will be crowned in Saskatoon this summer (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)

Sask. woman shares experience on the set of Game of Thrones

Game of Thrones aired its last episode on Sunday, and one Saskatoon woman was lucky enough to be more than just a fan of the HBO series.University of Saskatchewan student Keara Carter scored a role in...

May 21, 2019 Kerea Carter pictured (front row second from left) on the final day of filming for Game of Thrones final season. (Submitted photo/CKOM News)

UPDATE: Missing13-year-old boy located

UPDATE: RCMP said Sunday afternoon that the boy had been located.-------------------------------------------La Ronge RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a 13-year-old boy.Sammy McKenzie,...

May 19, 2019 (file photo/larongeNOW)

Walkers set out to raise awareness about domestic abuse

A Prince Albert man who has spent several years organizing and participating in various walks to raise awareness about domestic violence is once again putting his best foot forward.Conrad Burns and fo...

May 19, 2019 Conrad Burns set out with four others Saturday morning on his way to Saskatoon (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Same business, new building for Waskesiu grocer

The Waskesiu Trading Company has been a staple in the resort village north of Prince Albert for almost three decades.On Saturday, the local grocer celebrated the opening of a new lakefront building."W...

May 18, 2019 Waskesiu Trading Company cut the ribbon on a new building May 18. (submitted photo)