JRMCC Sport, Culture and Recreation Department

Originally posted by Lac La Ronge Indian Band

💙 Hockey & Health Days 2026 — Thank You, LLRIB Communities! 🏒

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Over four incredible days, LLRIB communities came together to celebrate youth, wellness, connection, and the power of sport during Hockey & Health Days 2026. From school visits and community gatherings we had some unforgettable moments with the Stanley Cup Replica. Delivered through INSPIRE 365, Hockey & Health Days brought former NHL players Bryan Trottier and Rich Pilon, alongside community wellness advocate Brandi Bell, into schools, rinks, and community spaces across LLRIB. Together, they shared stories, mentorship, and encouragement — using hockey as a bridge to conversations about confidence, identity, and mental wellness.

We are grateful to every student, family, coach, volunteer, Elder, and community member who welcomed this initiative into their schools, halls, and hearts.This week was about much more than hockey, it was about showing up for our youth, supporting mental and physical wellness, and strengthening connections across our Nation.

A special thank you to:Our visiting NHL alumni and wellness leaders Bryan, Rich and Brandy for inspiring our youth, and delivering programming rooted in wellness and mentorship

JRMCC Sports & Recreation staff and volunteers, led under the leadership of Kevin Roberts, for their leadership and coordination

Our outlying communities for opening their doors and making space for connection

Events like this remind us that investing in youth wellness takes time, presence, and care — and that when communities come together, the impact lasts far beyond the rink.

Tiniki! Thank you all for making Hockey & Health Days 2026 a success. 💙🏒

-Chief Tammy Cook-SearsonLac La Ronge Indian Band

👇 These photos capture just a glimpse of the energy, joy, and community spirit that defined Hockey & Health Days 2026.

For more photos of the event go to our social media group:

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Posted by Emma Smallwood

💘 Couples who work out together, stay together 💘

Grab your loved one, significant other, friend, friend with benefits, situationship, bestie, coworker — or honestly anyone you love — and come sweat it out together at the J!

🗓 Dates & Times:

• February 11 @ 5:30 PM

• February 12 @ 6:00 AM, 5:30 PM, or 6:30 PM

✨ Attend a class together and you’ll be entered to win a Kostas gift card for a romantic date night!Spots fill fast, so don’t wait

💥To sign up or for more info, reach out to Emma at 306-425-8689

Love + sweat = the perfect combo ❤️🔥

LAST CALL 📣 We are announcing one last call for interested contestants for the Festival Queen and Baby pageants, see poster for details.

Tania Colbert will be at JRMCC today from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm for last-minute registrations!

Can’t win these championship rings if you don’t enter!

Team Entry Update: Senior Divison: 8 teams entered, 6 spots open35+ Division: 14 Team – FULL JRMCC Sports & Recreation and Team Woodland are pleased to host the Saskatchewan Treaty Senior Hockey Championships. This event is a continuation of the FSIN Adult Hockey Championships (senior contact and 35+ divisions). Although we are not affiliated with Hockey Saskatchewan, our event will be insured through HUB International, a Saskatoon-based insurance broker. Division winners will receive championship rings and the top three will all receive trophies and banners!Our event will follow the same rules as previous FSIN Adult Hockey Championship events (all-rez format with no imports) and teams will be given a Band Verification Form to fill out. In keeping with those specific rules, “transfers in progress” will not be accepted. You can only play one division.

We will accept teams and put them on a list, however this does not qualify you as “entered”. To be officially entered in this event and included in the draw, we will require full entry fee (cash or e-transfer only) to be paid in full two weeks before the event (12:00 pm, Friday April 17), this will be on a first-come-first-served basis.

Rosters and Band Verification Forms will be required the week of the event (12:00 pm, Monday April 27).

The live draw date will be Monday April 24 on our JRMCC SPORTS & RECREATION page on Facebook.

Posted by La Ronge Minor Hockey 🏒

In two weeks time on February 13 come check out and cheer on our U13 provincial team as they take on the Shellbrook Elks. Admission is $5 and canteen will be available.

Arena schedule for the week of February 9th-15th

Updated poster: free community breakfast, meet & greets, photo booth, horse rides, an Ice Wolves hockey game and a howl & growl!

LLRIB to Host Four-Day Hockey & Health Days Across Communities, Featuring Stanley Cup Replica Visit(Treaty 6 Territory, Woodland Cree) Lac La Ronge Indian Band, Sask.– Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB), through its Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre (JRMCC) Sports & Recreation Department, will host Hockey & Health Days from February 5 to 8, 2026, a four-day hockey and mental health initiative focused on youth wellness, community connection, and building a positive hockey culture across LLRIB communities.Delivered through INSPIRE 365, the four-day initiative will include school visits, youth workshops, community gatherings, and recreational events in La Ronge and, where possible, in outlying communities to ensure broader access and participation.

“This is intentionally a four-day event because meaningful engagement takes time,” said Chief Tammy Cook-Searson. “We want to reach youth and families across our Nation, including our outlying communities, and give them the opportunity to participate in activities that support both physical and mental wellbeing.”

Community Visit Schedule

Thursday, February 5, 2026

• 9:30 a.m. – Rhoda Hardlotte Memorial Keethanow High School, Stanley Mission

• 2:30 p.m. – Nihithow Awasis School, Grandmother’s Bay

• 6:00 p.m. – Sucker River Band Office Friday, February 6, 2026

• 9:30 a.m. – Bells Point Elementary School, La Ronge

• 1:30 p.m. – Senator Myles Venne School, La RongeSaturday, February 7, 2026

• 9:00 a.m. – Community Breakfast, Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre (JRMCC)

• 3:00 p.m. – Meet-and-Greet and Community Visit with the NHL Alumni Replica Stanley Cup, JRMCC

• 7:30 p.m. – La Ronge Ice Wolves vs. Nipawin Hawks, La Ronge Sunday, February 8, 2026

• 9:30 a.m. – Sally Ross School, Hall Lake

• 2:30 p.m. – Community Visit, Little Red River Community Hall Stanley Cup Replica Visit

As part of Hockey & Health Days, communities will have the opportunity to take part in a community visit with the NHL Alumni Replica Stanley Cup, which is designed to be safely handled and photographed with by children, families, and community members.

In addition, JRMCC will host a Try Goalie Event on Saturday, February 7, from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m., giving young players the opportunity to try the goaltender position in a fun, supportive environment. The event is open to NHLPA and U7/U9 players, free to attend, with no registration required. Goalie equipment will be provided.Programming and LeadershipThe four-day event will feature former NHL players Bryan Trottier and Rich Pilon, alongside community wellness advocate Brandi Bell, who will work with youth, families, coaches, and community members through hockey activities, mentorship, storytelling, and mental wellness education.

Kevin Roberts, Director of Sports and Recreation for LLRIB, said Hockey & Health Days reflects LLRIB’s commitment to investing in youth and community wellness.“Our young people deserve opportunities that support both their physical and mental well-being,” said Roberts. “Hockey & Health Days brings people together in a positive way, using sport to build confidence, strengthen identity, and create connections that last beyond the rink.”

2026 Lac La Ronge Winter Festival, Northern Saskatchewan’s Premiere Winter Event, February 27-March 8

See poster below for details. Click on image and zoom in for clarity.

pdf version for download

Posted by Emma Smallwood

JRMCC fitness members. Please read the following about an incident that happened February 2nd, 2026.