Healthcare Needs
Saskatchewan wants feds to renew millions in targeted health funding
Health ministers all across the country are eyeing possible holes in their budgets as the days count down to two significant federal funding agreements ending.Lori Carr is Saskatchewan's Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Seniors and Rural and Remote Health. She attended an emergency virtual meeting with her cou...
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Early Passing
Sask. Stanley Cup champion defenceman Lyle Odelein dead at 58
Stanley Cup champion defenceman and Saskatchewan product Lyle Odelein has died at the age of 58.As reported Saturday by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Odelein died from a heart attack overnight on Friday.A native of Quill Lake, Odelein played over 1,000 games in the NHL for the Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, Phoe...
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Healthcare Needs
Saskatchewan wants feds to renew millions in targeted health funding
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Summer adventures
Think Kelowna is just wine tours? The locals would like a word.
Early Passing
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Fatal Accident
Foam Lake community grieving for three killed in grid-road crash
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Ice Wolves wear orange jerseys for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The La Ronge Ice Wolves wore orange jerseys at their home game on Wednesday in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The jerseys were also symbolic of the team's desire to recognize the survivors of residential schools, the ongoing healing, and the children who never made it home. The game included ...
Oct 1, 2026
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giving back
Large donation benefits local food bank
A $25,000 donation from Lakeside Spirits to Lac La Ronge Food Bank will go a long way when it comes to keeping hungry bellies full. "That is a very, very generous donation, and we're so grateful to get a donation of that size," said Chairperson Cheryl Norgaard. "As everyone knows, grocery prices have do...
Oct 1, 2026
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drug bust
RCMP seize one kilogram of cocaine in Stanley Mission
Cocaine, cash, and drug trafficking paraphernalia were seized by Stanley Mission RCMP during a traffic stop early Saturday morning. On Sept. 26 at approximately 2 a.m., officers were conducting proactive patrols in Stanley Mission and stopped a vehicle in which police observed drug trafficking paraphernalia and open a...
Oct 1, 2026
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Court proceedings
Trial dates set for La Ronge taxi sex assault case
Trial dates have now been set for two men from the La Ronge area, charged with sexual assault after a woman was attacked during a cab ride.The pre-trial hearing took place at Court of King's Bench in Prince Albert on Sept. 25. Akshar Desai and Keshav Dhillon will reappear for a jury trial on April 5, 2027. One week has...
Oct 1, 2026
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Reconciliation
Prince Albert Deputy Police Chief aspires to see more Indigenous people in policing
An Indigenous woman in a senior role with the Prince Albert Police Service says she would like to see more people like herself in the profession. Deputy Chief Farica Prince has been with the organization since 2021. "As an Indigenous woman in policing, you know, I look around at the national landscape, you know, a...
Sep 30, 2026
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Celebrating culture
Four-day culture camp celebrates Indigenous culture
Proudly holding a work of art he crafted from a Willow tree branch, Alex Halkett says he lives by the motto of don't judge a book by its cover.The talented carver from La Ronge is among the Elders at this week's Four Directions Culture Camp at Little Red River Park."Once you start peeling it away, you find the bea...
Sep 28, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Healthcare Needs
Saskatchewan wants feds to renew millions in targeted health funding
Health ministers all across the country are eyeing possible holes in their budgets as the days count down to two significant federal funding agreements ending.Lori Carr is Saskatchewan's Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Seniors and Rural and Remote Health. She attended an emergency virtual meeting with her cou...
4h ago
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Early Passing
Sask. Stanley Cup champion defenceman Lyle Odelein dead at 58
Stanley Cup champion defenceman and Saskatchewan product Lyle Odelein has died at the age of 58.As reported Saturday by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Odelein died from a heart attack overnight on Friday.A native of Quill Lake, Odelein played over 1,000 games in the NHL for the Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, Phoe...
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Fatal Accident
Foam Lake community grieving for three killed in grid-road crash
A 40-year-old woman and two young girls from Foam Lake are dead following a three-vehicle crash on a local grid road Friday afternoon, Saskatchewan RCMP said.People in the small, community-oriented town were grieving the loss on Sunday, with one family putting a pair of stuffed animals and a small bunch of flowers on t...
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In Conversation with Shaya Istace - Saskatchewan Country Closeup
Photo Credit: Shaya Istace Shaya Istace joins us on the Saskatchewan Country Closeup. We talk about her debut song, and what's on the way Have ...
Oct 2, 2026
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All Saints Orthodox Church
Cause of Meadow Lake church fire remains unknown as investigation continues
All Saints Orthodox Church in Meadow Lake was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived early Thursday morning, Fire Chief Joe Grela said.Crews were dispatched shortly after 2 a.m. on Oct. 1 following a report of smoke and flames coming from the building. Two engines and a rescue unit responded, Grela said.RCM...
Oct 2, 2026
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Emergency response
Bus carrying Martensville football players involved in crash
Two students are seeking medical attention as a precaution after a bus carrying football players from Martensville High School rear-ended another "large vehicle" on Thursday.According to Prairie Spirit School Division, the crash happened at the Highway 12 off-ramp heading into Martensville at about 7:30 p.m. ...
Oct 2, 2026
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Early Passing
Sask. Stanley Cup champion defenceman Lyle Odelein dead at 58
Stanley Cup champion defenceman and Saskatchewan product Lyle Odelein has died at the age of 58.As reported Saturday by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Odelein died from a heart attack overnight on Friday.A native of Quill Lake, Odelein played over 1,000 games in the NHL for the Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, Phoe...
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Go Riders
Saskatchewan Roughriders lose 37-31 to Calgary Stampeders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will have to wait a little longer to punch their ticket to the playoffs.The Calgary Stampeders held off a late Saskatchewan push for a 37-31 win Friday night at Mosaic Stadium, preventing the Riders from clinching a post-season berth and handing the green and white a third straight loss.Cal...
Oct 3, 2026
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Riders Gameday
Riders look to clinch playoff spot in showdown against Stamps
The Saskatchewan Roughriders don't need to be told how important Friday's game against the Calgary Stampeders is.Saskatchewan can clinch a playoff spot with a win, but a loss by more than three points means another CFL West Division rival will hold the tiebreaker over Saskatchewan. The B.C. Lions clinched the season se...
Oct 2, 2026
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respect
Ice Wolves wear orange jerseys for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The La Ronge Ice Wolves wore orange jerseys at their home game on Wednesday in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The jerseys were also symbolic of the team's desire to recognize the survivors of residential schools, the ongoing healing, and the children who never made it home. The game included ...
Oct 1, 2026
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Rider news
Kicker Brett Lauther returns to Riders' roster after Redblacks trade
Kicker Brett Lauther is a Saskatchewan Roughrider once again after a trade with the Ottawa Redblacks.According to the Roughriders, the team acquired Lauther in exchange for their fifth-round pick in the CFL's 2027 draft.Lauther spent eight previous seasons with the Riders, suiting up for 114 regular-season games and ei...
Sep 30, 2026
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Rider news
Tevaughn Campbell returns to practice as Riders prepare for Calgary
The Saskatchewan Roughriders could be close to getting another key piece of their team back.Tevaughn Campbell, the all-star defensive back who has been out since Week 9, was back on the field with the CFL club on Monday as a limited participant in practice."I feel healthy and I feel as good as I can feel after wha...
Sep 29, 2026
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La Ronge Profiles
SGEU Member Spotlight
Radiation Therapist Arlene Heinrich: a career built on care, teamwork and connection
A radiation therapist for almost 40 years, Arlene Heinrich shares why patient care, teamwork and a healthy life outside work have kept her committed to a career she would choose again.For Arlene Heinrich, a radiation therapist at the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (SCA), compassion is as important as technical skill when d...
Oct 1, 2026
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Promoting music and culture
Submission for Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards 2026 are now open
The SIMA Awards are back for 2026, and this year promises to be more exciting than ever. As a platform dedicated to celebrating Indigenous talent, the awards recognize the contributions of Indigenous artists across various genres. Whether you're a seasoned musician or just starting out, this is your chance to shine.The...
Jun 30, 2026
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30 Years of Sharing Success
SIGA releases financial results, record-breaking profits as a gaming operator
SIGA hit a record $418 million in gross revenue, and $167 million in a final distribution of income for its 2025-26 fiscal year. June 23, 2026 - Saskatoon, SK - The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is reporting record-breaking profits for the fourth year in a row, achieving $418 million in gross revenue and ...
Jun 24, 2026
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Canada
Quebec party leaders make final pitches to voters ahead of Monday's vote
MONTREAL - Quebec's main party leaders are delivering their final messages to voters ahead of Monday's provincial election. Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon says this election is all about bringing change to the province after eight stra...
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CAQ Leader Christine Fréchette expresses regret as Quebec election campaign ends
MONTREAL - Coalition Avenir Québec Leader Christine Fréchette expressed some regret as she made her final appeal to voters in the provincial election campaign. At a campaign stop in Shawinigan, Fréchette said she should have spent more time warning abo...
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B.C. Conservatives field 93 candidates, New Democrats one short of full slate
VICTORIA - The field of candidates running in British Columbia's snap election is set after the office overseeing elections released the final list of candidates. A statement from Elections BC shows the British Columbia Conservatives as the only party ...
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Search ongoing for six people after debris found from missing Ontario air ambulance
The U.S. Coast Guard says it continues to search for survivors after finding a debris field off the coast of Nantucket that's been confirmed as being from a missing Canadian air ambulance jet. Rear Admiral Matt Lake told a news conference in Boston on ...
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'Silence could be consent': Alberta First Nations push to get out vote for referendum
EDMONTON - Angel Houle says she's never voted in an Alberta provincial election, but this month's referendum is different. Not only is she casting a ballot, Houle is helping outfit First Nations' leaders with everything they need to get out the vote on...
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Canada must weigh creation of new spy service with 'eyes wide open,' study warns
OTTAWA - Espionage is a deadly serious and generally misunderstood business, and it's critical for Canadian politicians thinking about starting a foreign spy service to decide "with their eyes wide open," a new study says. "Virtually no Canadian knows ...
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World
Crews find 'debris field' from 6-person medical flight missing over the Atlantic en route to Boston
Searchers found a "debris field" off the coast of Nantucket, Massachusetts, from an air ambulance that was carrying six people when it vanished over the Atlantic on Saturday during a flight from Bermuda to Boston, the U.S. Coast Guard said. ...
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Trump defends data centers in Ohio as he rallies to boost Jon Husted in a tight Senate race
VANDALIA, Ohio (AP) - President Donald Trump on Saturday defended data centers that power artificial intelligence projects but have become a contentious campaign issue nationwide, as he took his midterm tour to Ohio to insist his party will keep its ma...
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Cornell president calls alleged gang rape 'deeply disturbing,' pledges greater transparency
Cornell's president called the alleged gang rape of a student at a fraternity house in 2024 "deeply disturbing" Saturday, said it would weigh on the university for years to come and pledged greater transparency amid mounting outrage over the school's h...
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Nolo becomes a Category 3 Hurricane in the remote Pacific Ocean
Nolo strengthened into a major hurricane Saturday far out in the Pacific Ocean, well to the west of Hawaii's main islands. The storm's maximum sustained winds rapidly intensified to 115 mph (185 kph), the Miami-based National Hurricane C...
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Governor says Tennessee's prisons chief is resigning after failed execution of Christa Pike
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The head of Tennessee's prison system is resigning after the failed execution of Christa Pike, Gov. Bill Lee announced Saturday. Lee said that Department of Correction Commissioner Frank Strada will step down this ...
Oct 3, 2026
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Voters favor Democrats on key issues but lack faith in either party to solve problems: AP-NORC poll
WASHINGTON (AP) - Aaron Siever was never a single-party voter. But now, the 41-year-old from southwest Virginia is more frustrated than ever with the two political parties whose chief accomplishment, he says, is blaming each other for getting little do...
Oct 3, 2026
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