A Saskatoon ice sculptor is preparing to build a memorial honouring the four people killed in last month’s La Loche shooting. Douglas Lingelbach is heading to the northern Saskatchewan community this week to take part in the town’s winter festival. The artist, who carved a wooden sculpture in La Loche last fall, was invited back… Continue reading Ice sculptor aiming to honour La Loche shooting victims at town’s winter festival
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Wall says site of deadly school shooting in La Loche will be utilized
REGINA – Premier Brad Wall is suggesting that it’s not likely a northern Saskatchewan high school where two people were shot to death will be torn down. Wall says there are no immediate plans to demolish the school in La Loche and it will be utilized. Although, the premier adds it will be a school… Continue reading Wall says site of deadly school shooting in La Loche will be utilized
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
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visiting La Loche
Prime minister meets with friends and relatives of 4 killed, 7 wounded in shootings a week ago Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited La Loche, Sask., on Friday to meet with members of the northern village where four people died of gunshot wounds on Jan. 22. “I’m confident to say all Canadians mourn with the people of La… Continue reading Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visiting La Loche
'There are seeds of hope': Premier Brad Wall speaks in La Loche
Wall says the community needs more support from government Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall addressed the community of La Loche in a passionate speech on Friday. He was invited to visit alongside Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, according to the premier’s office. Four people in the community died of gunshot wounds on Jan. 22. Seven more were… Continue reading 'There are seeds of hope': Premier Brad Wall speaks in La Loche
La Loche shootings: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visiting Saskatchewan village today
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will travel today to La Loche, Sask., the northern village where four people died of gunshot wounds on Jan. 22. The Prime Minister’s Office made the announcement Thursday but didn’t release an itinerary. “Looking forward to meeting the families and supporting a community that’s obviously had a terrible, terrible week,” Trudeau… Continue reading La Loche shootings: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visiting Saskatchewan village today
3 La Loche shooting victims released from hospital
Condition of 4 others wounded in Jan. 22 Saskatchewan school shooting not disclosed Three people who were wounded in the school shootings in La Loche, Sask., last week have been released from hospital, the province says. It’s welcome good news for a community still reeling from the deaths of four people on Jan. 22. Two… Continue reading 3 La Loche shooting victims released from hospital
La Loche school may reopen with security after shooting
LA LOCHE, Sask. — The northern Saskatchewan school where a mass shooting occurred won’t open for at least another week and, when it does, it may have security. The Northern Lights School Division has told parents that classes at the La Loche Community School won’t resume for seven to 10 days, Donna Johnson of the… Continue reading La Loche school may reopen with security after shooting
Saskatchewan school shooting: La Loche faces uphill battle with hope
Northern community struggles with addiction, poverty and unemployment Edward sat in a grocery store in La Loche, Sask., only days after a shooting put his community in national and international headlines. Edward said the tragedy has highlighted needs that have existed in the community for decades. Adam Wood, a teacher, and Marie Janvier, an educational assistant,… Continue reading Saskatchewan school shooting: La Loche faces uphill battle with hope
Stanley Mission residents send display of love to La Loche, Sask.
Northern community holds candlelight vigil for those killed in school shooting A community in northern Saskatchewan showed a display of solidarity on Monday evening with those grieving in La Loche. Community members in Stanley Mission, Sask., gathered at a frozen lake for a candlelight tribute to those killed in the tragic school shooting in La Loche… Continue reading Stanley Mission residents send display of love to La Loche, Sask.