Political history
A look at the ridings in North Central Saskatchewan
Here's a brief look at the political history of each riding in North Central Saskatchewan and links to candidate profiles. PRINCE ALBERT-CARLTONIncumbent Saskatchewan Party MLA Joe Hargrave did not seek re-election. He first took office in 2016. In 2020, he won with 57.68 per cent of the vote. This riding was held by t...
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WHL Cup
Local SJHL prospects, coach set to take part in WHL Cup
A total of five Sask. Junior Hockey League (SJHL) prospects and two coaches will represent the league at the WHL Cup in Red Deer, AB next week.Among that group, three players along with a coach associated with local SJHL clubs were named to Team Sask., including members from the La Ronge Ice Wolves, Nipawin Hawks, and ...
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Weather
Climatologist predicts very mild winter in Saskatchewan
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SIGA
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La Ronge
Major Crimes
Manslaughter charges laid in connection to September death
A 25-year old man from La Ronge has been charged with one count of manslaughter in connection to the death of a man from Pinehouse Lake.In the early morning hours of Sept.16, La Ronge RCMP responded to a report of a seriously injured man outside of an apartment building on Bedford Drive. When they arrived they found 29...
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Rollover kills teen
Man charged after teen killed in rollover near Hall Lake
Charges have been laid after a fatal crash near Hall Lake. La Ronge RCMP were called to a single vehicle rollover on Highway 165 south of Hall Lake on Saturday. A passenger in the vehicle was taken to hospital by EMS and the 15-year-old male from the La Ronge area was later declared dead. The driver was not injured in ...
Oct 15, 2024
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Crime
RCMP investigating break-in at Pinehouse detachment
Pinehouse RCMP are investigating after tools and backpacks were stolen from an area within their detachment that was under construction. Police say the incident happened at around 3:20 a.m. Tuesday when two men, dressed in all black, broke into the cell area of the detachment where construction work is currently going ...
Oct 12, 2024
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Death investigation
Man found deceased in La Ronge home
The death of a man found inside a home in the Bell's Point area of Lac La Ronge on Thursday is considered suspicious, according to RCMP. Police were called to the home at around noon to a report of a body inside. RCMP Major Crimes along with the Saskatchewan Coroner's Service secured the scene for further investigation...
Oct 11, 2024
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candidates
Many people interested in joining NLSD board
The Northern Lights School Division (NLSD) will hold an election Nov. 13 following a recent call for nominations for board members.In total, there are nine subdivisions represented within the NLSD and each elected board member will serve a four-year term.Clifford Laprise was acclaimed in Subdivision 1 which includes La...
Oct 11, 2024
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leak fixed
Skylight work finished at Mistasinihk Place
Work has been completed on a large skylight in La Ronge's Mistasinihk Place. The provincial government spent approximately $2.3 million in repairs at the office complex. An email to larongeNOW from SaskBuilds and Procurement stated the project was a skylight replacement that was deemed necessary to fix a leak, which wa...
Oct 11, 2024
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Saskatchewan
Public Alert
Amber alert cancelled, baby found safe
An Amber Alert issued at the request of Waskesiu RCMP has been cancelled. A five-day-old baby that was allegedly abducted from the health centre in Montreal Lake has been located in Big River. An update from the RCMP said the baby appears to be safe and will be assessed by emergency medical services. The suspect is in ...
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on the campaign trail
Scott Moe promises change room policy for schools; Former Sask Party members endorce Beck and NDP
The Saskatchewan Party is wading into the realm of gender and schools, making promises about changing rooms this election.On Thursday, Scott Moe said the first order of his business if re-elected to government would be to make sure students, who are biologically male, would be required not to use the girl's change room...
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Political history
A look at the ridings in North Central Saskatchewan
Here's a brief look at the political history of each riding in North Central Saskatchewan and links to candidate profiles. PRINCE ALBERT-CARLTONIncumbent Saskatchewan Party MLA Joe Hargrave did not seek re-election. He first took office in 2016. In 2020, he won with 57.68 per cent of the vote. This riding was held by t...
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Weather
Climatologist predicts very mild winter in Saskatchewan
Even with an incoming La Niña, this winter could be one of the 10 mildest on record in Saskatchewan.That's according to David Phillips, senior climatologist with Environment Canada.Last year Saskatchewan experienced a fairly mild winter due to El Niño, a phenomenon which occurs when Pacific waters are war...
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Buffalo Party
Meet the leader of the Buffalo Party
Buffalo Party leader Phillip Zajac said he has a deep-rooted love for his province and the Roughriders.Zajac, who was born and raised in Saskatchewan, is a passionate supporter of the Riders, proudly wearing green and white at the games. He said sports - and football especially - have always been a big part of his life...
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Elder Profile
Few can say they're 100-per-cent Indigenous but Lillian Lerat is close
Cowessess elder Lillian Lerat made a surprising discovery while researching her family tree - she is 99.6 per-cent Indigenous.Born Lillian Assiniboine in 1945 on the Ochapowace First Nation, to Frank Assinboine and Alice Louison. She has lived through and experienced many changes in the province.Her great-grandfather P...
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Local Sports
WHL Cup
Local SJHL prospects, coach set to take part in WHL Cup
A total of five Sask. Junior Hockey League (SJHL) prospects and two coaches will represent the league at the WHL Cup in Red Deer, AB next week.Among that group, three players along with a coach associated with local SJHL clubs were named to Team Sask., including members from the La Ronge Ice Wolves, Nipawin Hawks, and ...
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Riders win
Saskatchewan clinch home playoff game, dismantle Lions
The Saskatchewan Roughriders feasted on Thanksgiving Saturday at Mosaic Stadium.The Riders were in control from the very start and never looked back as the team clinched a home playoff game for the first time since 2021."Selfishly, we just know we're going to be able to conduct business as is and it's going to fee...
Oct 13, 2024
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Riders gameday
Riders can clinch home playoff spot in clash with Lions
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will look to ensure CFL playoff football is played in the province this season.The Riders, who are on a three-game winning streak, host the B.C. Lions on Saturday at Mosaic Stadium. If the Riders win, the Green and White will clinch a home playoff game for the first time since 2021.Due to t...
Oct 12, 2024
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Riders
AJ Ouellette returns to Riders backfield
AJ Ouellette is back.The Saskatchewan Roughriders running back will return to the lineup after missing the past six games due to a hip injury. In seven games this season, the prized free agent signing has 466 yards and three touchdowns."It felt good. It felt smooth, and it felt like I never left," Ouellette s...
Oct 11, 2024
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Honouring greats
Roy Shivers, Darian Durant to be enshrined in Riders' Plaza of Honour
A pair of era-defining Saskatchewan Roughriders are heading into the Plaza of Honour.Roy Shivers, the general manager of the team from 1999-2006, and Darian Durant, a quarterback with the team for a decade and 2013 Grey Cup champion, will be inducted into the Riders' Plaza of Honour at halftime of Saturday's game again...
Oct 10, 2024
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Riders win
Riders punch postseason ticket with win over Elks
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will return to the CFL playoffs for the first time since 2021.Saskatchewan defeated the Edmonton Elks 28-24 at Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday. It was the Riders' third victory in a row and the win has qualified the Green and White for the playoffs."It feels good. I'm excited to be pl...
Oct 06, 2024
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La Ronge Profiles
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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SIGA and Northern Lights Casino announce multimillion-dollar expansion project.
August 28, 2024 - Prince Albert, SK - The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) unveiled today plans for a multimillion-dollar expansion project of Northern Lights Casino, increasing the current gaming floor square footage and making major changes to the interior and exterior of the casino. Construction for the e...
Aug 28, 2024
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Canada
Amber Alert issued for five-day-old baby in Saskatchewan
RCMP in Saskatchewan have issued an Amber Alert after a newborn baby was allegedly abducted from a health centre in the community of Montreal Lake. Police say they were told this afternoon that five-day-old Koda Moccasin had been taken from the community, roughly 100 kilometres north of Prince Albert. The baby boy was ...
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Here are the key numbers in the deal proposed by three tobacco giants
Three tobacco giants are proposing to pay billions of dollars to provincial and territorial governments as well as smokers across Canada as part of a corporate restructuring process set off by a legal battle over the health effects of smoking. Here are the key numbers of the proposal, based on a court filing as well as...
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Tobacco giants would pay out $32.5 billion to provinces, smokers in proposed deal
Three tobacco giants are proposing to pay close to $25 billion to provinces and territories and more than $4 billion to some 100,000 Quebec smokers and their loved ones as part of a corporate restructuring process triggered by a long-running legal battle. The companies - JTI-Macdonald Corp., Rothmans, Benson & Hedg...
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RCMP say girl's death in Alberta lake could be criminal
WABAMUN, Alta. - Mounties say they're treating the death of a five-year-old girl pulled from an Alberta lake as a criminal matter. RCMP said Sunday that two people had been found after a canoe overturned on Wabamun Lake west of Edmonton. They said bystanders recovered the girl from the lake and, despite life-saving eff...
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India again rejects Canada's claims it works with gangs targeting Sikh separatists
OTTAWA - India's foreign ministry says Ottawa is trying to smear New Delhi, as the country doubles down on rejecting claims it is behind widespread crimes in Canada. The federal government ordered India's top envoy to leave the country on Monday after the RCMP said it had credible evidence that Indian agents played a r...
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Saskatchewan Party's Moe pledges change room ban in schools; Beck calls it desperate
REGINA - Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe is promising a directive banning "biological boys" from using school changing rooms with "biological girls" if re-elected, a move the NDP's Carla Beck says weaponizes vulnerable kids. Moe made the pledge Thursday at a campaign stop in Regina. He said it w...
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World
Republicans say they're appealing a Georgia judge's ruling that invalidates seven election rules
ATLANTA (AP) - National and state Republicans on Thursday appealed a judge's ruling that said seven election rules recently passed by Georgia's State Election Board are "illegal, unconstitutional and void." The Republican National Committee and the Georgia Republican Party are appealing a ruling from Fulton C...
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Republicans say they're appealing a Georgia judge's ruling that invalidates seven election rules
ATLANTA (AP) - National and state Republicans on Thursday appealed a judge's ruling that said seven election rules recently passed by Georgia's State Election Board are "illegal, unconstitutional and void." The Republican National Committee and the Georgia Republican Party are appealing a ruling from Fulton C...
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Alabama executes man who killed 5 and asked to be put to death
ATMORE, Ala. (AP) - Alabama executed a man Thursday who admitted to killing five people with an ax and gun during a drug-fueled rampage in 2016 and dropped his appeals to allow his lethal injection to go forward. Derrick Dearman, 36, was pronounced dead at 6:14 p.m. Thursday at Holman prison in southern Alabama. He ple...
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Judge grants Texas lawmakers' unusual effort to pause execution in shaken baby case
HOUSTON (AP) - A judge on Thursday granted a request from Texas lawmakers to delay the execution of a man who was scheduled to become the first person in the U.S. executed for a murder conviction tied to a diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome. But the judge's order was expected to be quickly appealed by the Texas Attorney...
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For Harris, complicated politics are at play as she calls for end to war, discusses Sinwar's death
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Kamala Harris said Thursday that Israel's killing of Hamas' top leader offers "an opportunity to finally end the war in Gaza," talking plainly about next steps even as the pro-Palestinian demonstrators who gathered outside her campaign event underscored the complicated politics at play. The D...
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Colorado gold mine where tour guide was killed and tourists trapped ordered closed by regulators
DENVER (AP) - A former Colorado gold mine where a tour guide was killed and a group of tourists was trapped for hours after an elevator accident has been ordered to remain closed and not conduct tours while its operations are reviewed, state regulators said Thursday. In a statement, the Division of Reclamation, Mining ...
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