Crime
Two RCMP officers seriously injured in shooting in Melville, suspect arrested
Two Saskatchewan RCMP officers were seriously injured in a shooting in Melville on Sunday night.According to police, the shooting happened while officers were responding to a report of an assault at a home on Eighth Avenue West in the community southwest of Yorkton at around 9:35 p.m."As officers arrived at the sc...
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Military
The hard-fought race to build Canada's next submarine fleet
From a massive ad blitz featuring Canadian broadcast icon Peter Mansbridge to a cabinet minister calling on shipbuilders to cough up a car plant, the brief race to replace Canada's aging submarine fleet turned heads in more ways than one.The unusually short competition to build the navy's next submarine fleet seemed to...
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Crime
Two RCMP officers seriously injured in shooting in Melville, suspect arrested
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Great reviews
Laughter for a cause: Bear Grease returns to Prince Albert
Economy
Inflation jumps to 3.2% in May thanks to higher gas prices: StatCan
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Bill C-34
Feds' AI bill good 'first step' but safety advocates say more work needed
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La Ronge
raising eyebrows
Wildlife expert believes bear in viral photo suffering from infection
A photo taken in Northern Saskatchewan of a distressed bear on the side of the highway has caught the attention of hundreds of social media users. The photo was taken by Martin Mckenzie near the Lac La Ronge Indian Band community of Sucker River earlier this week. People quickly began speculating on the cause of its d...
Jun 19, 2026
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community pride
Sign showcases 250-year history of Île-à-la-Crosse
Excitement is growing among the residents of Île-à-la-Crosse after a large sign was delivered to the northern village this week in the lead up to its 250th anniversary celebration. The $50,000 sign was made possible through a donation from the Primrose Lake Economic Development Corporation. It was created ...
Jun 19, 2026
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police work
Teen charged after firearms incident in Stanley Mission
Saskatchewan RCMP have charged a teenager in Stanley Mission in relation to a firearms incident back in April. The teen, who can't be identified due to the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was arrested June 17. They have been charged with aggravated assault and several firearms related offenses, and are scheduled to appear ...
Jun 19, 2026
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First win in 7 games
A look at the Canadian soccer team's greatest moments after historic World Cup win
After seven games without a victory, the Canadian men's soccer team has finally won a match at the World Cup.Jonathan David scored a hat trick as Canada thumped Qatar 6-0 at Vancouver's BC Place Stadium on Thursday, leaving no doubt in what many billed the most important game in the men's program's history.The victory,...
Jun 19, 2026
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annual celebration
Festivities planned around La Ronge for National Indigenous Peoples Day
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band will be hosting a number of activities in celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day on Sunday.There will be activities for the whole family from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the urban reserve in La Ronge. Activities will include a pipe ceremony, massage therapy, antler and wood carving, beading...
Jun 17, 2026
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partnership
380 trees planted in Morley Wilson Park
Nearly 400 new trees are growing in La Ronge thanks to a partnership with the municipality and Prince Albert Model Forest. In total, 340 white spruce seedlings, along with 20 cherry trees (choke cherry and sour cherry) and 20 haskap blizzard, were planted June 9 with the help of Churchill Community High School students...
Jun 16, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Crime
Two RCMP officers seriously injured in shooting in Melville, suspect arrested
Two Saskatchewan RCMP officers were seriously injured in a shooting in Melville on Sunday night.According to police, the shooting happened while officers were responding to a report of an assault at a home on Eighth Avenue West in the community southwest of Yorkton at around 9:35 p.m."As officers arrived at the sc...
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Economy
Inflation jumps to 3.2% in May thanks to higher gas prices: StatCan
Statistics Canada says high gas prices pushed the annual rate of inflation to 3.2 per cent in May.That's up from 2.8 per cent in April and marks the first time annual inflation has topped three per cent since late 2023.The agency says gas prices rose for the third consecutive month in May thanks to the Middle East war ...
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Father’s Day
Small moments, big memories: Why Father's Day is all about the everyday
Father's Day is a reminder that some of life's most lasting memories aren't made on big occasions, but in the smaller everyday moments.It's the early morning coffee chats, the rides to school or practice and shared jokes which may have seemed small at the time but have stayed with families for years. As Father's Day is...
Jun 21, 2026
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New Policies
Here's what you need to know about Ottawa's new policies on social media and AI
Over the last two weeks of the parliamentary sitting, the Liberal government made a series of moves related to AI and digital regulation.It introduced a new AI strategy, a bill requiring social media platforms to ban kids under 16 and a long-awaited privacy bill. It also moved to block new rules requiring streamers to ...
Jun 20, 2026
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2nd year for program
Canada Strong Pass expected to bring busy summer to Prince Albert National Park
Prince Albert National Park is preparing for a busier-than-usual summer as the Canada Strong Pass offers free admission to Parks Canada places from June 19 to September 7, 2026. The federal program waives admission fees at national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas operated by Parks ...
Jun 20, 2026
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raising eyebrows
Wildlife expert believes bear in viral photo suffering from infection
A photo taken in Northern Saskatchewan of a distressed bear on the side of the highway has caught the attention of hundreds of social media users. The photo was taken by Martin Mckenzie near the Lac La Ronge Indian Band community of Sucker River earlier this week. People quickly began speculating on the cause of its d...
Jun 19, 2026
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Local Sports
Road victory
Riders out-gallop Stamps in overtime thriller, win 40-37
It was another thriller in the 2026 CFL season as the Saskatchewan Roughriders left Calgary with a 40-37 win over the Stampeders at McMahon Stadium on Saturday.The Riders led 23-7 at one point but with only 34 seconds left in the game, Calgary's quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. connected with Tevin Jones for a touchdown to...
Jun 21, 2026
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Riderville
Rider Foundation shares stories behind impact on Saskatchewan youth
A family sharing the loss of their son, a principal describing the excitement of a Rider player walking into a classroom, and a teenage football player explaining how he stayed in the game.Those were some of the stories at the centre of the Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation's annual impact report Thursday, which moved...
Jun 20, 2026
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On the Cusp
Big World Cup win raises odds of Team Canada knockout matches in Vancouver
Canada's resounding World Cup win over Qatar doesn't just put the team in the driver's seat to advance in the tournament for the first time - it raises the prospect of even more Team Canada action in Vancouver.If Canada wins or draws against Switzerland at BC Place next Wednesday, it means the stadium will also host a ...
Jun 20, 2026
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Riders Gameday
Riders set for CFL 'heavyweight fight' with Stamps in Calgary
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will look to best the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday to improve to 2-0 to start the 2026 CFL season.Calgary was the only team that the Riders didn't beat last season, losing both contests in the regular season. At the end of the year, it was the Riders who won the Grey Cup while the Stamps ...
Jun 20, 2026
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Riders
'It was fun': Riders' Micah Johnson in new role for 2026 CFL season
Micah Johnson had a different viewpoint for the first time during a regular season CFL game last weekend.The 37-year-old was on the sidelines as the defensive line coach for the Saskatchewan Roughriders defeat of the B.C. Lions, 31-27, to begin the team's CFL season after a Week 1 bye."It was fun. It was a differe...
Jun 17, 2026
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End of an era
Hockey Night in Canada ending on CBC after 74 years
"Hockey Night in Canada," a program that has been part of the national fabric for nearly 75 years on CBC television, will not return to the public broadcaster next season.A sub-licensing agreement between Rogers Communications and the CBC that allowed HNIC to air on the network expired at the end of the Stanl...
Jun 16, 2026
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La Ronge Profiles
Winnings
Lucky guest at Gold Eagle Casino hits $1.9 million Smoke Signals jackpot
The Smoke Signals Progressive Jackpot must hit before it reaches $2 million and for Yvonne Greenwald, it was as close to the limit as possible.Yvonne, from Unity, Sask., became Saskatchewan's newest millionaire on Wednesday when she officially won a total of $1,924,070.69 at the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority's (...
Jun 16, 2026
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Summer adventures
Think Kelowna is just wine tours? The locals would like a word.
Ask someone from Calgary or Vancouver what you do in Kelowna and you'll get the same answer: wine tours. Fair enough. The Okanagan earned that reputation. But spend a summer day here with one of the region's local guides and you'll come home with a different story.You might spend a morning rappelling down a canyon wall...
Jun 15, 2026
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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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Canada
CP NewsAlert: Montreal police officer injured after responding to shots fired
MONTREAL - Montreal police say one of their officers has been injured in a central neighbourhood after responding to reports of shots fired. Public safety officials have issued an emergency alert about an armed and dangerous suspect in the Côte-des-Ne...
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CP NewsAlert: Canada looks to build up to 10 new nuclear reactors by 2040
OTTAWA - The federal government is looking to build up to 10 new nuclear reactors over the next 15 years, with at least one of them outside of Ontario. Energy Minister Tim Hodgson is today announcing a new federal nuclear strategy which officials say c...
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Carney says goodbye to close ally, 'friend' as British PM Starmer says he'll resign
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is saying goodbye to his British counterpart after the two met repeatedly to discuss a shared vision for western countries. Conceding that he had lost the support of the party membership, British Prime Minister Keir ...
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Ottawa reverses order to surrender some 'lost Canadian' citizenship certificates
OTTAWA - Just one week after some "lost Canadians" were told to surrender their new citizenship certificates, a few received letters over the weekend confirming their citizenship claims are valid once again. The department has said it sent letters earl...
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Supreme Court nominee Joyal cites access to justice, outreach as key contributions
OTTAWA - Supreme Court of Canada nominee Glenn Joyal describes himself as a "candid and constructive spokesperson" for Manitoba's highest trial court and the judiciary. Prime Minister Mark Carney has tapped Joyal, chief justice of the Court of King's B...
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National cannabis organization suspends operations, citing active illegal market
HALIFAX - A national cannabis lobby group representing licenced producers and processors is suspending operations, citing challenges tied to the unregulated cannabis market. The Cannabis Council of Canada says the decision reflects the headwinds facing...
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World
Trump-endorsed de la Espriella holds slim lead in Colombia's election as his rival challenges vote
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) - Conservative political outsider Abelardo de la Espriella held a razor-thin lead Monday after Colombia's deeply polarized presidential runoff, which is being challenged by the ruling party's progressive candidate. D...
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Supreme Court reinstates murder conviction in case of Etan Patz, missing New York City boy
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Monday reinstated a murder conviction in the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz. The justices, by a 6-3 vote, granted an appeal from New York prosecutors who had urged them to undo a federal ...
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Northern Ireland's former unionist leader convicted of decades-old child sexual abuse
LONDON (AP) - Jeffrey Donaldson, the former leader of Northern Ireland's largest unionist party, was convicted Monday of rape and sex abuse charges involving two girls decades ago. Donaldson, 63, was found guilty at Newry Crown Court of o...
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Vance says talks with Iranian officials set 'good foundation' for a deal to end the war
OBBUERGEN, Switzerland (AP) - Vice President JD Vance on Monday said his lengthy talks with senior Iranian officials in Switzerland created a "good foundation for a successful final deal" as they seek a permanent end to the war that the U.S. and Israel...
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Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo outbreak top 1,000 with 254 deaths, authorities say
BUNIA, Congo (AP) - Confirmed cases in the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said in a statement late Sunday, as tracing those who had been in contact with patients remains a major challenge. ...
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2 students in custody after shooting at high school in Philippines kills 3
MANILA, Philippines (AP) - Two students armed with hand guns opened fire in a high school in the central Philippines on Monday, killing three fellow students and wounding another seven, police said. The suspects, aged 14 and 15, were arre...
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