That time of year again
Saskatchewan doctor shares tips to stay healthy this cold and flu season
You might be noticing more people at work and at home getting sick again in Saskatchewan. It's just that time of year.Dr. Carla Holinaty is a family doctor in Saskatchewan and said when fall rolls around, there is always a big surge in people getting the common cold, or rhinovirus, with influenza, COVID-19, and RSV mak...
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Honouring and remembering
Regina pilot killed in air ambulance crash remembered for life-saving career
A young pilot from Regina who lost his life doing what he loved is being remembered for his kindness, faith, and passion for helping others.Thomas Henry Farquhar, known to friends and family as Tommy, was among six people aboard an air ambulance that went down over the Atlantic Ocean on Oct. 3.The 23-year-old was worki...
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That time of year again
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Community support
Montreal Lake Cree Nation celebrates opening of Elders' cabins
Some new doors have opened for the Elders at Montreal Lake Cree Nation.A ceremony on Thursday marked the completion of six cabins for men. Housing director Janelle Naytowhow said there was a need identified."We realized we have a lot of Elders in our community that can't get their own housing because they don't ha...
Oct 9, 2026
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Services for Métis
Ma Faamii opens in Beauval
Another northern Métis community has opened a centre to support the community through economic, social, and mental support services. Thursday, the community of Beauval alongside the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan opened their location Ma Faamii, the fifth of its kind in the province. Loretta King is the Mi...
Oct 8, 2026
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Crime
RCMP arrest two after assault and scooter theft
La Ronge RCMP have arrested two adults in connection to a Tuesday night robbery and assault in Bell's Point.RCMP were called around 10:45 p.m. on Oct. 6 after receiving reports of an assault in Bell's Point involving a man on an electric scooter approached by two suspects on a quad.The suspects assaulted the man, threa...
Oct 8, 2026
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residential schools
57 years later, Bobby Bird's journey home finally completed
Going back to 1969, 10-year-old Robert 'Bobby' Bird had been taken from his family and placed in the Timber Bay Children's Home, a facility not formally recognized as a residential school, although that status is disputed. It was the beginning of October when Bird, along with two friends, left the facility and tried m...
Oct 7, 2026
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Chad Bird homicide
Montreal Lake shooting victim found outside home: Court
The first day of the trial for Tristen Naytowhow accused of killing Chad Bird in Montreal Lake, began this morning in Prince Albert Court of King's Bench. Naytowhow, 29, is being tried by Justice Meschisnick, without a jury, on a charge of second-degree murder.Court heard that on the morning of June 7, 2022, Milton Bir...
Oct 6, 2026
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No injuries reported
Two youths, woman charged after gun fired at Hatchet Lake home
An 18-year-old woman and two male youths are in custody after a gun was fired at a home on Hatchet Lake Denesuline First Nation several weeks ago. RCMP from the Wollaston Lake detachment were called Sept. 18 and said no injuries were reported. The investigation led to a search warrant being executed at another home in ...
Oct 5, 2026
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Saskatchewan
That time of year again
Saskatchewan doctor shares tips to stay healthy this cold and flu season
You might be noticing more people at work and at home getting sick again in Saskatchewan. It's just that time of year.Dr. Carla Holinaty is a family doctor in Saskatchewan and said when fall rolls around, there is always a big surge in people getting the common cold, or rhinovirus, with influenza, COVID-19, and RSV mak...
2h ago
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Honouring and remembering
Regina pilot killed in air ambulance crash remembered for life-saving career
A young pilot from Regina who lost his life doing what he loved is being remembered for his kindness, faith, and passion for helping others.Thomas Henry Farquhar, known to friends and family as Tommy, was among six people aboard an air ambulance that went down over the Atlantic Ocean on Oct. 3.The 23-year-old was worki...
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Mining
Saskatchewan adds voice to call for Ottawa to expand mining tax credit
Nearly half of Canada's provinces and territories, including Saskatchewan, are calling on the federal Liberals to fulfil their election promise to expand eligibility for a mining exploration tax credit to help smaller mining companies get through their exploration phase.The Liberals' 2025 election platform said the gov...
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Down the stretch
Long weekend brings rough weather in the final weeks of harvest
It could be a difficult long weekend for farmers still out in the fields.According to Environment Canada, heavy rain is expected across much of north-central Saskatchewan, with up to 60 millimetres in the forecast.The heaviest amounts are expected north of Prince Albert, Meadow Lake and Nipawin.It's been a difficult ye...
Oct 10, 2026
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sask childcare
CUPE calling for changes to Saskatchewan childcare
Child care advocates brought their concerns about affordability, staffing and access to Prince Albert on Thursday, wrapping up a provincewide series of town hall meetings.CUPE Saskatchewan and Child Care Now organized the meetings to discuss provincial funding changes introduced July 1 and hear from families, educators...
Oct 9, 2026
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'Terrible tragedy'
Man charged in Foam Lake fatal highway crash granted release
It was a relatively short court appearance Thursday morning for Kelly Knopf, the man charged in the highway crash that killed a woman and her two young daughters over the weekend.A judge in the Yorkton courtroom granted Knopf's release with a $20,000 deposit.Knopf's lawyer, Brian Pfefferle, said Knopf would be heading ...
Oct 9, 2026
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Local Sports
Return ready
Campbell, Sexton set to return to Riders' after lengthy injury spells
With the Saskatchewan Roughriders looking for a spark, two players with big-play capabilities are set to return to the lineup this week.Speedy defensive back Tevaughn Campbell (forearm) and dynamic returner Mathew Sexton (leg) are both healthy and appear ready to rejoin a Riders team that has lost three in a row."...
Oct 10, 2026
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CFL Week 19
'Disappointed but not defeated': Riders look to turn around late season struggles
Head coach Corey Mace knows there was disappointment in the locker room as the team returned to practice this week.Saskatchewan let an opportunity - and the season series - slip away in a 37-31 loss to the Calgary Stampeders last week.But as the team returned to practice for a Thanksgiving Monday showdown in Montreal a...
Oct 9, 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...
Oct 4, 2026
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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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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
Carney says U.S.-Russia diesel supply deal hurts Ukraine peace cause: PMO
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday and criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's new diesel fuel supply agreement with Russia. The Prime Minister's Office said the two leaders discussed Trump...
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Canada advises no travel to Riyadh airport after Houthi attacks, embassy remains open
OTTAWA - Canada's ambassador to Saudi Arabia said on Sunday the embassy in Riyadh remains open for Canadians in need of consular assistance, which came as Ottawa condemned Houthi attacks on the international airport in Riyadh. Ambassador Jean-Philippe ...
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Elections Alberta 'ready to deliver' as advanced referendum polls to open this week
EDMONTON - Albertans can start trekking to the polls this week to have their say on whether it's time to look at quitting Confederation. Advanced polls for the Oct. 19 referendum are set to open Tuesday, and if requests for mail-in ballots are any indi...
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France's envoy says Carney admired for response to 'extremely radical' U.S.
OTTAWA - France's new ambassador to Canada says her country admires the Carney government's response to "extremely radical" American demands and is calling for swift action to boost Canada's strategic ties with Europe. "My mission is very clear. It's t...
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B.C.'s Eby asks Doerkson to remove campaign chief over online post slamming Islam
VICTORIA - Whether an unelected campaign official should be held accountable for comments has become an issue in British Columbia's election, with NDP Leader David Eby calling on interim Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson to fire his party's campaign d...
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'Extra stress': Tension peaking among Albertans as separation vote nears
EDMONTON - Some families and friends across Alberta are set to gather for a Thanksgiving meal this weekend with the hope that the only thing that gets roasted is the turkey. Sarah Batchelor says politics will be off the dinner table at her home in Aird...
Oct 10, 2026
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World
139 migrants, including children, die after boat capsizes off Djibouti
GENEVA (AP) - At least 139 people, including children, have died after a boat carrying more than 300 migrants capsized off the coast of Djibouti in east Africa, the International Organization for Migration said Sunday. That number only in...
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Pope Leo XIV says he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a nodule on his lung
VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Leo XIV announced Sunday he will undergo surgery "in the coming days" to remove a nodule on his lung, in the first major health event of his 17-month pontificate. The 71-year-old Leo said the nodule was found at a...
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Polish police arrest a man suspected of planning to attack Prime Minister Donald Tusk
WARSAW, Poland (AP) - A man suspected of threatening and planning to attack Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk was arrested, the country's interior minister said Sunday. Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński gave no details about the identi...
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Hurricane Simon pounds resorts and vulnerable towns along Mexico's Pacific coast
PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) - Hurricane Simon pounded Mexico's Pacific coast as a Category 4 storm on Sunday, its eye remaining just offshore as its most powerful winds and rain slammed people living between the Sierra Madre and the ocean. ...
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Pakistan's president suspends provincial government led by Khan's party ahead of march
ISLAMABAD (AP) - Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday declared a state of emergency in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province bordering Afghanistan and suspended its government, which is led by imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan's ...
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Passenger terminal at Riyadh airport is struck again, a day after 12 were killed
CAIRO (AP) - A projectile struck a passenger terminal at the international airport in Riyadh on Sunday, a day after a missile hit the same terminal and killed 12 people, the Saudi-led coalition fighting Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen said. The Hout...
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