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New detachment commander no stranger to La Ronge

It's been just more than one month now since Staff Sgt. Dean Bridle took over as detachment commander at the La Ronge RCMP detachment.His official first day in La Ronge was Aug. 17 after he arrived fr...

Sep 30, 2020

Mustangs cleared to resume hockey-related activities after positive COVID-19 test

The Melfort Mustangs are now able to get back onto the ice after having a player test positive for COVID-19 last week.The team said in a release sent out on Wednesday, Sept. 30 the team is cleared for...

Sep 30, 2020

Caplette becomes new Chamber of Commerce president

Giant Tiger Store Manager Dennis Caplette is the new president of La Ronge and District Chamber of Commerce."I'm honoured the businesses in La Ronge felt I was a worthy candidate and I'm looking forwa...

Sep 29, 2020

LLRIB extends condolences to family of late Elder Jacob Venne

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) would like to extend warmth, prayers and condolences to the family and friends of the late Elder Jacob George Venne, who passed away Sept. 22.That's according to a...

Sep 29, 2020

Sask. Hockey Association, province inching towards regular season start date

Saskatchewan's governing body for hockey is making progress towards a regular season start date.After months of silence between government officials and the Saskatchewan Hockey Association, the two si...

Sep 24, 2020

Pair of moose make their way around Melfort, safely herded out of the city

A bull and cow moose sighting in Melfort has been confirmed by the Ministry of Environment.A large number of reports of the two moose started coming in on Wednesday, according to Inspector Steve Dobko...

Sep 24, 2020

EA Rawlinson Centre raises awareness for Arts and Entertainment sector

The EA Rawlinson Centre for the Arts in Prince Albert took part in a nationwide effort Tuesday night to raise awareness for the arts and entertainment industry. The sector was one of the first to clos...

Sep 23, 2020

Man rescued after driving off cliff near Sask. ferry crossing

A driver trying to catch a ferry is lucky to be alive after his vehicle nearly ended up in the river.On Saturday at 11:15 p.m., Warman Fire and Rescue and Corman Park Police responded to a call about ...

Sep 21, 2020

Program launched to train female transport truck drivers in Sask.

The Government of Saskatchewan has launched a new pilot program for women who want training to become transport drivers.In a release, the province says, the program, called Women Shifting Gears, is a ...

Sep 16, 2020

Pandemic creates boost for Canadian Challenge entries

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a boon when it comes to interest in the Canadian Challenge sled dog races coming in February.While there's a need to modify the annual spectacle from Elk Ridge Resort to...

Sep 11, 2020