Vote Compass: Sask. cool on carbon pricing, high on renewable energy

Source: Kevin O’Conner, CBC News, March 12, 2016 People in Saskatchewan are expressing their opinions on the big environmental questions of the day — including carbon pricing and whether there should be more money for renewable energy, a Vote Compass report says. The voter engagement tool lets people answer a series of questions to determine where they sit on… Continue reading Vote Compass: Sask. cool on carbon pricing, high on renewable energy

La Loche Community School to remain closed

Northern Lights School Division says the school will stay closed until at least Feb. 22 The La Loche Community School will remain closed until at least Feb 22. The Northern Lights School Division, which is responsible for the school, said they have not made any decisions around when the doors will reopen. As for students… Continue reading La Loche Community School to remain closed

La Ronge ski trails back in business after devastating summer fires

It’s taken months of work to rid the trails of burned trees, but some of the ski trails damaged in the northern Saskatchewan forest fires near Lac La Ronge are now open for business. The forest fires this past summer damaged 90 per cent of the Don Allen and Saskaloppet trails, according to Natasha Merriman, park supervisor at… Continue reading La Ronge ski trails back in business after devastating summer fires

Free baseball camp for kids in La Ronge, Sask. promotes confidence

Razorbacks assistant coach Christian Kowalchuk taught skills kids can practice during winter It might not seem like baseball season, but that hasn’t stopped Christian Kowalchuk from putting on a free one-day camp for kids in La Ronge, Sask. The Saskatoon athlete left home to pursue dreams of a baseball career in the United States and was the… Continue reading Free baseball camp for kids in La Ronge, Sask. promotes confidence