Grandma Sherry's Kitchen
From Bannock to Broadcast TV - Grandma Sherry Serves Culture on APTN
It's something she had done hundreds of times. In her home kitchen, with her niece on a summer day in 2024, Grandma Sherry made a batch of her now-famous bannock.Her niece took a video of the process and posted it to TikTok. At this point, Grandma Sherry (as she prefers to be called) already had some traction on social...
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Need for Change
'Everybody's got to be on board': Communities urge preparedness after wildfire review
Communities that found themselves on the front lines of Saskatchewan's devastating 2025 wildfire season said that a new independent review confirms many of the challenges they experienced as wildfires swept across the province.The MNP review, commissioned by the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA), found the agenc...
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Grandma Sherry's Kitchen
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La Ronge
police work
La Ronge RCMP seeking man wanted in shooting
La Ronge RCMP is working to locate Sampson Roberts, who is wanted on a warrant in relation to a shooting investigation. On June 11 at approximately 2:45 p.m., police received a report of a shooting on Bird Place. An investigation determined an altercation occurred between two men outside a residence. During the alterca...
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person injured
Stanley Mission man charged with assault in rock throwing incident
Stanley Mission RCMP have arrested a man accused of throwing rocks at vehicles and injuring a person. On June 11 at approximately 7:40 a.m., officers received multiple reports of an individual throwing rocks at passing vehicles on Highway 915 near the junction with Highway 102. Seven vehicles sustained damage, and one ...
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second degree murder
Charges laid in connection to death of Sucker River man
Saskatchewan RCMP have charged a man in relation to the death of 39-year-old Stephen McKenzie from the Lac La Ronge Indian Band community of Sucker River. Andrew Douglas MacDonald, a 24-year-old from Lindsay, Ont., has been charged with second-degree murder. He was arrested June 11 at the Central East Correctional Cent...
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Infrastructure
Power outage required to facilitate upcoming highway twinning
There will be a widespread power outage this weekend to facilitate the twinning of Highway 2 north of Prince Albert. In the most recent provincial budget delivered last month, it was announced the Ministry of Highways would be twinning a six-kilometer section of Highway 2 just outside of the city.Although a total est...
Jun 12, 2026
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centrepiece
Coming back stronger: Mosaic mural displays unity following last season's devastating wildfires
'We will rise.' That is the motto of a mosaic mural installed at La Ronge's Pre-Cam Community School, accompanied by a phoenix, along with imagery representing the boreal forest and local lakes. It was created by students and staff at the school, as well as some community members, and led by teachers Meaghan Ford and ...
Jun 11, 2026
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inspiration
La Ronge couple compete in regional bodybuilding competition
La Ronge's Eric Choquette wants people to know anything is possible with hard work and determination. It was in 2023 when Choquette looked in the mirror, didn't like what he saw and made a promise to himself to make changes for the better. He began working out at Air Ronge's Mongrel Barbell and soon began noticing a di...
Jun 10, 2026
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Safety questions
Critics say Canada's new immigration and border law puts LGBTQ+ people in danger
Earlier this week, Prime Minister Mark Carney and MPs from other political parties came together to raise the Pride flag on Parliament Hill.But an advocacy group that helps LGBTQ refugees come to Canada and the U.S says the federal government's new border law is putting people at risk of being sent back to countries wh...
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Grandma Sherry's Kitchen
From Bannock to Broadcast TV - Grandma Sherry Serves Culture on APTN
It's something she had done hundreds of times. In her home kitchen, with her niece on a summer day in 2024, Grandma Sherry made a batch of her now-famous bannock.Her niece took a video of the process and posted it to TikTok. At this point, Grandma Sherry (as she prefers to be called) already had some traction on social...
2h ago
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Need for Change
'Everybody's got to be on board': Communities urge preparedness after wildfire review
Communities that found themselves on the front lines of Saskatchewan's devastating 2025 wildfire season said that a new independent review confirms many of the challenges they experienced as wildfires swept across the province.The MNP review, commissioned by the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA), found the agenc...
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unique delicacy
Buyer expecting large morel crops in Northern Sask.
A mushroom buyer is expecting a bumper crop year for morels near La Ronge and other parts of Northern Saskatchewan. Andrey Vinogradov of White Raven Foraging has set up a camp at the junction of Highways 165 and 912 in anticipation of the harvest. "This is the year which will be absolutely awesome," he expla...
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Independent review
Review finds Sask. Public Safety Agency 'was not fully prepared' for 2025 wildfire season
An independent review into the Government of Saskatchewan's response to the destructive 2025 wildfire season - the worst in Saskatchewan's history - found the province's public safety agency wasn't adequately prepared.The review, completed by accounting firm MNP, was made public on Friday. The report found "signif...
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Destructive Storm
Tornado that destroyed Alameda farm was strongest in Sask. since 2010
The tornado that flattened an Alameda farmyard on Tuesday was the strongest Saskatchewan has seen in more than a decade.The Northern Tornadoes Project, a research group based at Western University, assigned the tornado a preliminary rating of EF3 on the Enhanced Fujita scale, which can have wind speeds from 225-265 kil...
Jun 12, 2026
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Saturday Kickoff
Riders WR Jaylen Johnson set for CFL debut against BC Lions
Jaylen Johnson will get the first opportunity on Saturday to show he's the right piece for the Saskatchewan Roughriders puzzle.The wide receiver won one of the starting spots in the team's offence after training camp and two pre-season contests."It's super humbling. I have to give credit to the work I've put in an...
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Roughriders
Riders' KeeSean Johnson ready for action after late-season injury in 2025
KeeSean Johnson was one of the biggest contributors to the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2025.But when it came to the biggest moment for the team last season, Johnson had to watch from the sidelines.The 29-year-old receiver suffered a knee injury in an Oct. 10 game against the Toronto Argonauts, forcing him to miss the C...
Jun 11, 2026
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CFL
'Prove who we are': Riders on practice field after bye week
While the Saskatchewan Roughriders will unveil a championship banner on Saturday, the current team is only focused on the now."We're a new team. We have to go out there and prove we are still a good team," Riders head coach Corey Mace said on Tuesday after the team's first practice of the 2026 CFL regular sea...
Jun 10, 2026
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Draft Day for 2011, 2010 players
Ice Wolves go defence heavy in SJHL Draft
The 2026 SJHL Draft has come to an end, and the La Ronge Ice Wolves have now added another eight names to the organization, including the first overall pick in the draft. Meadow Lake born forward Kacy Turberfield was selected first overall. This past season, Turberfield played 22 games with the North West Stars U15 AA ...
Jun 09, 2026
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New bling
VIDEO: Riders receive 2025 Grey Cup Championship rings
All members of the 2025 Saskatchewan Roughriders team were presented with their Grey Cup Championship rings this weekend.A special ceremony on Sun, May 31 saw the commemorative championship rings presented to players, coaches and team staff.Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris, linebacker Jameer Thurman, long snapper ...
Jun 02, 2026
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add 13 to practice squad
Saskatchewan Roughriders finalize 2026 roster
The Saskatchewan Roughriders finalized their roster Saturday, adding 13 players to the practice roster while releasing 19 others ahead of the start of the 2026 CFL season.The moves comes just over 24 hours after training camp wrapped up at Mosaic Stadium, where coaches spent the final day evaluating talent before makin...
May 31, 2026
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La Ronge Profiles
SIGA Scholarship Program
SIGA is a progressive organization guided by principles rooted in First Nations heritage. One of these principles, Pimâcihowin, refers to making a living, and SIGA recognizes that education and continued learning are essential to doing so. We established the SIGA Scholarship Program to invest $120,000 in First Na...
Jun 03, 2026
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Great reviews
Laughter for a cause: Bear Grease returns to Prince Albert
One of Canada's most successful and hilarious musicals is returning to Prince Albert and, in doing so, helping to raise money for a great cause.Bear Grease runs May 27 and May 28 at the EA Rawlinson Centre with evening shows at 7:30 p.m, as well as a matinee show on May 27th at 1 p.m.It was made possible by Prince Albe...
May 13, 2026
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Athabasca Basin News
Rooted in the North, Theresa Dufresne's Journey in Aviation Theresa Dufresne still remembers the call that changed her life. She just finished school in La Ronge when her cousin phoned from Stony Rapids. There was a job opening at West Wind Aviation, a predecessor of today's Rise Air. Could she be at the airport in 30 ...
Apr 21, 2026
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Canada
Montreal mayor calls police racism allegations 'extremely disturbing,' asks for calm
MONTREAL - Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada on Saturday denounced alleged discriminatory and racist behaviour by a Montreal police unit toward residents, saying it highlights the persistence of systemic racism as an investigation into 16 police o...
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Ghana plans legal action after Canada denied entry to Partey amid London rape trial
Ghana's government says it's planning legal action over Canada's decision to deny the visa application of a member of its national soccer team awaiting a rape trial in London. Midfielder Thomas Partey has pleaded not guilty to the allegations, which da...
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Critics say Canada's new immigration and border law puts LGBTQ+ people in danger
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Canada, Ireland agree to work together on AI, tech and food security
DUBLIN - Canada and Ireland have agreed to work together on key issues like artificial intelligence, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology and food security, Prime Minister Mark Carney said in Dublin Saturday. During a press conference with Ireland's head...
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Two Montreal police officers suspended over racism allegations, 14 others reassigned
MONTRÉAL - Two Montreal police officers have been suspended and 14 others reassigned following allegations of discriminatory and racist behaviour toward citizens. In a statement to the media, Montreal police say the officers involved are from Station ...
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Fans from Germany charged with assaulting officers at Toronto Stadium: police
TORONTO - Two men from Germany have been arrested after police officers were assaulted at Toronto Stadium ahead of a World Cup match between Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina. Police say they responded to an altercation in the stands on Friday afternoon. T...
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World
Trump to discuss Strait of Hormuz demining efforts at G7 as confidence grows for Iran war deal
ISLAMABAD (AP) - Momentum for a deal to end the Iran war appeared to grow Saturday as key mediator Pakistan said an agreement was closer than "ever before" and U.S. President Donald Trump was expected to discuss demining the Strait of Hormuz during nex...
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Balogun scores twice, U.S. opens World Cup with 4-1 win over Paraguay
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) - Folarin Balogun scored twice in the Americans' historic three-goal first half, and the U.S. opened its first home World Cup in 32 years with its biggest win in the tournament, a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay on Friday night...
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Trump says US military strike killed leader of Tren de Aragua gang with help from Venezuela
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Friday that a "swift and lethal kinetic" U.S. strike has killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, whom he called "the infamous leader" of the Tren de Aragua gang. Tren de Aragua has been lab...
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Alabama seeks to execute man by lethal injection after court ruled against nitrogen method
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama on Friday moved to execute a man with lethal injection hours after his nitrogen execution was prevented from going forward. The Alabama Attorney General's office asked the Alabama Supreme Court to authorize...
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Migrants deported from US, including an Iranian woman, arrive in Central African Republic
BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) - A flight carrying at least two dozen migrants, including an Iranian woman facing persecution in her home country, landed in the Central African Republic on Friday. It is the latest example of the Trump administra...
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Larin scores in 78th minute to rally Canada to 1-1 draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina in World Cup opener
TORONTO (AP) - Canada earned its first World Cup point in seven matches on soccer's biggest stage, and coach Jesse Marsch noted the sea of red-clad, maple leaf-waving fans who continuously belted out chants of "Go Ca-na-da!" helped get it. ...
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