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La Loche RCMP searching for 34-year-old male
The La Loche RCMP is seeking assistance from the public in locating a 34-year-old man from La Loche, Sask.Ronald Glen Herman has multiple warrants out for his arrest for crimes including; assault, ass...
Jan 08, 2021

Moderna inoculations begin in La Ronge
Rhoda Wood, a registered nurse at the Lac La Ronge Indian Band's Jeannie Bird Clinic, was the first resident of the tri-communities to receive the Moderna vaccine Friday."I encourage other health care...
Jan 08, 2021

US consumer credit up 4.4% in November, best in 5 months
WASHINGTON - U.S. consumer borrowing rose 4.4% in November, its strongest showing in five months, led by strong gains in auto and student loans that offset a drop in credit card borrowing. The Federal...
Jan 08, 2021

Seven deaths of COVID-19 in the province, largest number of vaccines administered in one day
The Government of Saskatchewan has reported seven deaths including one in the North Central and 336 new cases of COVID-19.As of January 8, a total of 6,015 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administ...
Jan 08, 2021

After months of pandemic-related delays, the Samuel McLeod Business Awards show has a new date
After being in limbo since its original scheduled celebration back in April, the Samuel McLeod Business Awards (SMBA) now have a set date. The awards will be presented on Feb. 25 on stage at the EA Ra...
Jan 08, 2021

Ohio State defensive back Wade not losing sight of Metchie III's production with Tide
The Ohio State Buckeyes haven't lost sight of Canadian receiver John Metchie III's place in Alabama's high-octane offence. Top-ranked Alabama (12-0) faces No. 3 Ohio State (7-0) in U.S. college footba...
Jan 08, 2021

Avs, Knights, Blues make realigned West tall at the top
The team that emerges from the limited-time-only West Division should enter the Stanley Cup semifinals in prime, title-winning position. Like those mountain ranges in the middle of this three time zon...
Jan 08, 2021

Lakeview Pioneer Lodge outbreak sheds light on specialized care in Saskatchewan
The Lakeview Pioneer Lodge long-term care home in Wakaw continues to deal with a major COVID-19 outbreak at the facility.According to Acting CEO Wayne Nogier, all 44 residents and over 20 staff member...
Jan 08, 2021

Woodbine CEO wonders why NHL can play in Ontario during lockdown
TORONTO - With Ontario still in lockdown and COVID-19 cases at a record high, Woodbine Entertainment CEO Jim Lawson is wondering why the provincial government signed off on NHL games being played at a...
Jan 08, 2021

GOP's David Perdue concedes to Jon Ossoff in Georgia runoff
ATLANTA - Republican David Perdue conceded his loss to Democrat Jon Ossoff on Friday, bringing Georgia's two U.S. Senate runoffs that will deliver Democratic control of the chamber one step closer to ...
Jan 08, 2021