poverty
Year-end donations arriving at Lac La Ronge Food Bank
The Lac La Ronge Food Bank has witnessed an outpouring of support in recent weeks. "This is the time of the year where most of our fundraising dollars come, which is usually in the fall up until Christmas and we really rely on those donations to keep us going," said food bank president Cheryl Norgaard. "...
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Movember and the SJHL
Moustaches, mental health and hockey
It all started in 2003 with two friends joking over a beer about how they can bring back the moustache, that turned into a worldwide movement, that's now raised nearly a billion dollars to support men's health projects around the globe. November is Movember and the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) along with al...
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poverty
Year-end donations arriving at Lac La Ronge Food Bank
The Lac La Ronge Food Bank has witnessed an outpouring of support in recent weeks. "This is the time of the year where most of our fundraising dollars come, which is usually in the fall up until Christmas and we really rely on those donations to keep us going," said food bank president Cheryl Norgaard. "...
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junior hockey
Hometown Ice Wolves player traded to Ontario's Sioux Lookout Bombers
Sage Roberts is the newest member of the Sioux Lookout Bombers. It was announced Tuesday that Roberts had been traded to the Bombers from the La Ronge Ice Wolves in exchange for a player development fee. The Bombers are based in Ontario and play in the Superior International Junior Hockey League. "I loved playing ...
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new business
New La Ronge store focuses on sustainability, cost savings
A Montreal Lake Cree Nation band member has opened a new store in La Ronge designed to save customers their hard-earned dollars. For years, Carmen Ross has dreamed of becoming an entrepreneur and that finally became a reality on Monday. He opened North of 54 Second Hand Store along La Ronge Avenue that sells a range of...
Nov 05, 2024
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crime
La Ronge RCMP investigating reports of tampered Halloween candy
La Ronge RCMP are investigating instances of sewing-style needles located inside chocolate bars that children received while trick-or-treating. That's according to an RCMP spokesperson, who said police received the reports between Nov. 1 and 3. An investigation has determined those chocolate bars were handed out in the...
Nov 05, 2024
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Sentencing adjourned
Sentencing decision reserved for La Ronge manslaughter case
The fate of two women, involved with the torture, kidnapping and death of a woman in La Ronge nearly five years ago, now rests in the hands of a Prince Albert King's Bench Justice.Sentencing decisions for Sharise Sutherland-Kayseas and Deborah McKenzie have been reserved to Dec. 11.Last week the Crown asked for life se...
Nov 04, 2024
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Single gunshot
Unoccupied police vehicle shot at in Pelican Narrows
An investigation is underway in Pelican Narrows, about 380 kilometres northeast of Prince Albert, where the window of a police vehicle was broken after being shot.On Nov. 3, around 8:45 p.m., officers identified damage to the unoccupied police vehicle that was sitting in the detachment's parking lot on Bear Street in t...
Nov 04, 2024
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Saskatchewan
warrant issued
Former Sask. Mountie, convicted of breach of trust, now accused of voyeurism and accessing child porn
A former Saskatchewan RCMP officer, who just over three years ago received a conditional discharge for accessing a sensitive image of an adult female inmate, is facing new charges related to voyeurism and child pornography.Wade Chitrena was not present when his case was discussed Wednesday afternoon at Prince Albert Pr...
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American politics
Current and former Saskies weigh in on Trump's election victory
With the final results from the American election trickling in, people from and currently living in Saskatchewan are weighing in.David Garrett lived in Prince Albert for 10 years before recently moving back to Pennsylvania, which was considered one of the deciding states. He noted voter pride was at an all time high an...
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Movember and the SJHL
Moustaches, mental health and hockey
It all started in 2003 with two friends joking over a beer about how they can bring back the moustache, that turned into a worldwide movement, that's now raised nearly a billion dollars to support men's health projects around the globe. November is Movember and the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) along with al...
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Sask. doctor explains typhoid fever after possible Martensville exposure
A Saskatoon doctor is shedding some more light on what exactly typhoid fever is and how it could've possibly ended up at the Domino's Pizza in Martensville.Dr. Joseph Blondeau, head of clinical microbiology at Royal University Hospital and the provincial lead for clinical microbiology with the Saskatchewan Health Autho...
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Update: Over $1 million raised during Jim Pattison Children's Hospital radiothon
Editor's note: This story was updated at 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday to include the total amount of funds raised and comment from the JPCH Foundation.Jim Pattison Children's Hospital (JPCH) Radiothon presented by CIBC Wood Gundy raised $1,010,204 for children and families, providing critical care for Saskatchewan's 'Little ...
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Highway Hotline changes aim to make information clearer, more concise
As winter approaches in Saskatchewan, Highway Hotline would like to remind users of some terminology changes announced in September.Dan Palmer with the Ministry of Highways says the changes were enacted to provide clearer and more concise road information to help drivers make more informed decisions.Palmer also said it...
Nov 05, 2024
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Movember and the SJHL
Moustaches, mental health and hockey
It all started in 2003 with two friends joking over a beer about how they can bring back the moustache, that turned into a worldwide movement, that's now raised nearly a billion dollars to support men's health projects around the globe. November is Movember and the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) along with al...
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junior hockey
Hometown Ice Wolves player traded to Ontario's Sioux Lookout Bombers
Sage Roberts is the newest member of the Sioux Lookout Bombers. It was announced Tuesday that Roberts had been traded to the Bombers from the La Ronge Ice Wolves in exchange for a player development fee. The Bombers are based in Ontario and play in the Superior International Junior Hockey League. "I loved playing ...
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Rider Trevor Harris grateful for West final opportunity
Saskatachewan Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris has done some reflecting this season.Harris is preparing to lead the team into the CFL West Divisional final on Saturday, but things looked quite different a year ago.In 2023, Harris saw his campaign come to an end early due to a tibial plateau fracture and had the pi...
Nov 05, 2024
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SJHL VS. MJHL
Western All-Star Showcase gets underway tonight
With hopes of getting a spot on Team Canada West at the World Junior A Challenge (WJAC) in December, 40 of the best players from the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) and Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) are gathered this week, Nov. 4 - 6 in Warman for the Western All-Star Showcase Challenge. Each league wil...
Nov 05, 2024
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Riders
Riders beat Lions, punch ticket to West Final
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are heading to Winnipeg.Saskatchewan defended its home turf in the CFL West Division semifinal, defeating the B.C. Lions 28-19 in front of 26, 135 spectators at Mosaic Stadium."It's fun. I had a good time out there. It's what it's supposed to be. People get stressed out and grip the ba...
Nov 03, 2024
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Riders
Riders, Lions ready to clash in CFL West semifinal
It's that time of the year every CFL player strives to reach - win or go home time.The playoffs get underway on Saturday as the Saskatchewan Roughriders host the B.C. Lions at Mosaic Stadium. Kickoff for the game is set for 4:30 p.m.Riders defensive back Marcus Sayles has been waiting for this opportunity since early t...
Nov 02, 2024
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La Ronge Profiles
Nursing
Studying Nursing in La Ronge with the University of Saskatchewan
Watching a number of peers go through the University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program motivated third year BSN student Leandra McLeod from La Ronge to apply. It took her six years to take the leap and convince herself she could do it. "I worked as a waitress, ...
Oct 20, 2024
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NLC
SIGA Casinos introduce new player loyalty reward program, SIGA Rewards
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is proud to announce the launch of its all-new loyalty program, SIGA Rewards. Representing an evolution of SIGA's commitment to exceptional guest experiences, SIGA Rewards takes the familiar hospitality of SIGA Casinos and elevates the experience for loyal members. "...
Oct 01, 2024
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Prince Albert & Regina
SIGA and Northern Lights Casino announce $100,000 to build two new Ronald McDonald Houses
September 12, 2024 - Prince Albert, SK - The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) and Northern Lights Casino representatives presented a cheque for $100,000 to the Ronald McDonald House Charities Saskatchewan (RMHC-SK) to build two new homes to support families that have children in critical care in Prince Alber...
Sep 12, 2024
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Canada
B.C. court allows police to apply to dispose of evidence at serial killer's property
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Supreme Court says it has jurisdiction to order the disposal of thousands of pieces of evidence seized from Robert Pickton's pig farm decades ago, whether it was used in his murder trial or not. The court says in a ruling issued online today that the RCMP can apply to dispose of some 15,000 pieces ...
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A look at potential fresh faces around Premier David Eby's next B.C. cabinet table
British Columbia Premier David Eby's new cabinet will be sworn in on Nov. 18, and it will have to feature a significant number of new ministers after last month's election saw several incumbents defeated while others didn't run. Eby will also have to figure out how the cabinet will represent rural regions, given that t...
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Canadian Press NewsAlert: Ottawa orders TikTok's Canadian arm to be dissolved
OTTAWA - The government says it's ordering the dissolution of TikTok Technology Canada, the Canadian arm of the app's owner ByteDance, after a national security review. It says the move will not block Canadians' access to the TikTok app. More coming. The Canadian Press
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Ontario man with indeterminate prison sentence dies at 47 of 'natural causes' in B.C.
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - The Correctional Service of Canada says Angel Jones, who was serving an indeterminate sentence in a British Columbia prison for biting a woman's nose off, has died of natural causes at the age of 47. Jones was declared a dangerous offender by an Ontario court in 2007 and jailed indefinitely for the c...
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'Should never have ended like that': Inuk man killed by police in Quebec's Far North
MONTREAL - A remote northern Quebec community is demanding justice after a man was shot and killed and his twin brother seriously injured by police responding to a drunk driving call. Joshua Papigatuk was killed and his twin, Garnet, is recovering in a Montreal hospital following an altercation with the Nunavik Police ...
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No talks scheduled in standoff between employers, union in B.C. port lockout
VANCOUVER - British Columbia port employers say they may be "required to reassess" their position on a current offer to more than 700 unionized workers as a lockout shuts down most shipping on the West Coast. The BC Maritime Employers Association says there has been no engagement with International Longshore ...
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World
Control of the US House hangs in the balance with enormous implications for Trump's agenda
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. House majority hung in the balance Wednesday, teetering between Republican control that would usher in a new era of unified GOP governance in Washington or a flip to Democrats as a last line of resistance to a Trump second-term White House agenda. A few individual seats, or even a single one,...
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Republican Jen Kiggans keeps House seat in Virginia while 7th District race remains a close contest
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Incumbent U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans won her bid for reelection Wednesday in Virginia's 2nd District race, defeating her Democratic challenger in a victory for Republicans aiming to keep the congressional seat in their battle to control the House. Democrats had backed candidate Missy Cotter Smasal in ho...
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Democrat Elissa Slotkin wins Michigan's open Senate seat, defeating the GOP's Mike Rogers
DETROIT (AP) - Democratic U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin has won Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat, giving Democrats a bittersweet victory in a swing state that also backed Republican President-elect Donald Trump in his successful bid to return to the White House. Slotkin, a third-term representative, defeated former Republic...
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Special counsel evaluating how to wind down two federal cases against Trump after presidential win
WASHINGTON (AP) - Special counsel Jack Smith is evaluating how to wind down the two federal cases against Donald Trump before he takes office in light of longstanding Justice Department policy that says sitting presidents cannot be prosecuted, a person familiar with the matter said Wednesday. Smith charged Trump last y...
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Special counsel evaluating how to wind down two federal cases against Trump after presidential win
WASHINGTON (AP) - Special counsel Jack Smith is evaluating how to wind down the two federal cases against Donald Trump before he takes office in light of longstanding Justice Department protocol that says sitting presidents cannot be prosecuted, a person familiar with the matter said Wednesday. Smith charged Trump last...
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GOP candidate concedes race to Democratic US Rep Don Davis in NC's 1st Congressional District
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Republican candidate Laurie Buckhout conceded the race for North Carolina's only toss-up congressional district on Wednesday following a tight, closely watched race against incumbent first-term Democratic U.S. Rep. Don Davis. Buckhout issued a statement announcing her loss and congratulating Davis....
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