

Provincial Politics
Scott Moe heading to Toronto to sell Saskatchewan to global investors
Prime Minister Mark Carney will gather scores of deep-pocketed investors in Toronto next week in a bid to fix Canada's "Achilles heel" - a persistent lack of business investment dragging down the economy.Hundreds of global and domestic investors with trillions of dollars in assets under management will descen...
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Trade War
Why has Canada been targeted for a U.S. trade war?
Canada might seem an unlikely target for a U.S. trade war.No country on Earth buys as much from the United States as its northern neighbour. For American farmers, Canada is second only to Mexico as an export market.A North American trade pact -- negotiated by U.S. President Donald Trump during his first term -- means t...
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Provincial Politics
Scott Moe heading to Toronto to sell Saskatchewan to global investors
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Promoting music and culture
Submission for Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards 2026 are now open
Banjo Blues
Offence dries up for Riders in low-scoring Banjo Bowl loss to Blue Bombers
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Trade War
Why has Canada been targeted for a U.S. trade war?
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La Ronge

facility improvements
New ice plant installed at JRMCC
A new $800,000 ice plant at the Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre (JRMCC) will ensure the rink remains viable for another 25 to 30 years. Work to install the new plant has been ongoing for the last couple of weeks, resulting in the La Ronge Ice Wolves having to practice and host their preseason games at the Mel ...
Sep 11, 2026
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consultation process
Public input mostly opposed to third cannabis retailer
Feedback provided to the town in a public consultation process for a third cannabis store has been largely negative. Administration launched the consultation process last month after the CEO of Into The Weeds Cannabis made a request to council to open a location in La Ronge for the second time. In all, administration ...
Sep 11, 2026
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police work
Man arrested in relation to Sucker River shooting
Police have located and arrested a man involved in a firearms incident earlier this week in Sucker River. Garry Roberts, 34, of the La Ronge area has been charged with flight from a peace officer, resisting a peace officer, and multiple firearms-related offenses. The charges stem from a shooting in Sucker River on Se...
Sep 11, 2026
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trade war
Lakeside Spirits to stop ordering American liquor
The largest liquor retailer in La Ronge has announced it is removing American products from its shelves. The move comes during an escalating trade war between Canada and the United States. Discussions between the two countries for a new trade deal fell apart last month, and soon after the United States implemented mor...
Sep 09, 2026
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economic driver
Rice worms affecting some harvesters more than others
Wild rice harvesting is underway in Northern Saskatchewan. Garth Muirhead has been busy harvesting wild rice at Meeyomoot Lake, which is about 70 kilometers south of La Ronge. He began harvesting Sept. 1 and expects to continue until the end of the month. As with the last couple of years, Muirhead noted rice worms con...
Sep 09, 2026
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charges laid
Woman arrested following chase on Highway 102
A 36-year-old woman is facing multiple charges following a firearm incident in Sucker River. On Sept. 7 at approximately 6:20 p.m., La Ronge RCMP received a report of a firearm discharge in the northern community. It was reported to police that a firearm was discharged from a car in the direction of a second vehicle. ...
Sep 09, 2026
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Saskatchewan

Provincial Politics
Scott Moe heading to Toronto to sell Saskatchewan to global investors
Prime Minister Mark Carney will gather scores of deep-pocketed investors in Toronto next week in a bid to fix Canada's "Achilles heel" - a persistent lack of business investment dragging down the economy.Hundreds of global and domestic investors with trillions of dollars in assets under management will descen...
2h ago
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Banjo Blues
Offence dries up for Riders in low-scoring Banjo Bowl loss to Blue Bombers
Offensive production was a struggle all afternoon long for the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday, as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers came out victorious in the 22nd edition of the Banjo Bowl.The Roughriders failed to find the end zone against the Blue Bombers, with Winnipeg holding Trevor Harris and company in check to ea...
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25 years later
A memory that never left: Sask. dual citizen reflects on 9/11
A quarter of a century after the attacks that saw four hijacked passenger planes flown into both World Trade Center towers, the Pentagon, and into a field in Pennsylvania, a Prince Albert woman who is an American citizen is still feeling the impact.Winter Miller was 11 years old and scheduled to board a plane home on S...
Sep 11, 2026
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Staying chilly
Cool conditions persist, frost a possibility Sunday morning
It's a significant sign that summer is quickly coming to an end. The North Battleford, Prince Albert, and Northeast areas could see frost overnight Saturday. Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorologist Terri Lang said a large ridge of high pressure is coming into the province from the Arctic, bringing cooler te...
Sep 11, 2026
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Legal standards
Public Prosecutions declines to explain why Mountie who broke woman's arm won't be charged
Saskatchewan's Public Prosecutions branch has declined to give any specifics as to why it had recommended charges not be pursued against an RCMP officer who broke a woman's arm during an arrest last year.The Serious Incident Response Team's report about the incident, which was made public earlier this week, said there ...
Sep 11, 2026
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Remembering Melrose
'He loved the game': Sask. hockey icon Melrose remembered by cousin, NHL great Clark
A day after his death at the age of 70, Saskatchewan's Barry Melrose is being remembered as one of the most influential voices in hockey.Melrose died on Wednesday after a three-year battle with Parkinson's disease.Among those sharing their memories of the longtime NHL player, coach and broadcaster is Toronto Maple Leaf...
Sep 11, 2026
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Provincial Politics
Scott Moe heading to Toronto to sell Saskatchewan to global investors
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30 Years of Sharing Success
SIGA releases financial results, record-breaking profits as a gaming operator
Banjo Blues
Offence dries up for Riders in low-scoring Banjo Bowl loss to Blue Bombers
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Trade War
Why has Canada been targeted for a U.S. trade war?
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SIGA Scholarship Program
First of its kind
Carney to showcase Canada's capital agenda at first-ever investment summit
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Riders gameday
'Great test for us': Riders head to Winnipeg for Banjo Bowl clash
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Banjo Blues
Offence dries up for Riders in low-scoring Banjo Bowl loss to Blue Bombers
Offensive production was a struggle all afternoon long for the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday, as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers came out victorious in the 22nd edition of the Banjo Bowl.The Roughriders failed to find the end zone against the Blue Bombers, with Winnipeg holding Trevor Harris and company in check to ea...
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Riders gameday
'Great test for us': Riders head to Winnipeg for Banjo Bowl clash
After claiming victory in the Labour Day Classic, the Saskatchewan Roughriders head into hostile territory today.It's the annual Labour Day rematch as the Riders take on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Princess Auto Stadium. Saskatchewan is coming off of a 32-26 overtime victory at Mosaic Stadium in the Labour Day Classic...
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CFL
Riders move kicker Alex Hale to practice roster, Dawson Hodge to start in Winnipeg
A change is coming at the kicker position for the Saskatchewan Roughriders.The CFL club released its depth chart on Friday ahead of Saturday's game in Winnipeg against the Blue Bombers. One of the biggest changes was the team moving kicker Alex Hale to the practice roster, while Dawson Hodge gets set to make his first ...
Sep 11, 2026
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Labour Day Classic
Updated: Overtime thriller as Riders take Labour Day Classic over Bombers
It took some extra football, but the Saskatchewan Roughriders won another Labour Day Classic on Saturday.Saskatchewan emerged from a sold-out Mosaic Stadium with a 32-26 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers."That was the best atmosphere I've been a part of in my 20 years of playing football," defensive back Jon...
Sep 07, 2026
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Yearly showdown
'Sixty minutes of violent football': Riders, Bombers set to clash in Labour Day Classic
It's one of the most anticipated games of the CFL season - the annual Labour Day Classic at Mosaic Stadium between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.The yearly showdown has a reputation as a game where the teams' records don't matter but in 2026, it, along with the rematch between the two in the ne...
Sep 06, 2026
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Big Weekend
Riders look to build momentum, halt Bombers' surge in Labour Day Classic
Momentum is something teams are always trying to capture throughout a season.The Saskatchewan Roughriders were able to put an end to a two-game skid last week with a 28-24 victory over the Toronto Argonauts.Defensive back Marcus Sayles believes that momentum does carry over from game to game. "We had a really good...
Sep 05, 2026
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La Ronge Profiles

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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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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Canada

Carney to meet UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham for first time
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet his counterpart in the United Kingdom for the first time. The Prime Minister's Office says Carney will meet Andy Burnham in Liverpool during a three-day trip to Europe set to start on Tuesday, and the ...
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U.S. President Donald Trump tells reporters Canada and Iran both want a deal
DUBLIN - Donald Trump says Canada and Iran have something in common - they both want a deal. The U.S. president, who spoke to reporters Saturday in Dublin before visiting to his golf course in western Ireland, was asked whether he planned to have the U...
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'Céline is everywhere in my life': Thousands gather in Paris for Dion's big comeback
PARIS - Thousands of Céline Dion fans gathered along the streets of Paris ahead of the singer's comeback concert Saturday evening at the Plenitude Arena. For many, it was a test of patience and determination to get their hands on one of the highly cov...
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Carney to showcase Canada's capital agenda at first-ever investment summit
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney will gather scores of deep-pocketed investors in Toronto next week in a bid to fix Canada's "Achilles heel" - a persistent lack of business investment dragging down the economy. Hundreds of global and domestic invest...
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'The Final Act' offers an intimate look at death through people who chose MAID
TORONTO - After filming 69-year-old Céline Carpentier take her final breaths before a medically assisted death, Sophie Deraspe couldn't help but notice, in sharp focus, all the life around her. On the hour-long drive back home, the Montreal filmmaker ...
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Student's door-to-door Chinese ballads break down barriers, win fans and lamb chops
When Kieran Michael MacNeill started going door to door in Richmond, B.C., serenading householders in Mandarin, he was worried they might think he was a "weirdo." But instead, they embraced the efforts of the 22-year-old student, who spent summer singi...
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World

Elena Rybakina beats Aryna Sabalenka to win the US Open title and punctuate her rise to No. 1
NEW YORK (AP) - Elena Rybakina won her first U.S. Open title and punctuated her climb to the top of women's tennis by beating Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 on Saturday. Rybakina had already been guaranteed to replace Sabalenka at No. 1 in...
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Mississippi police arrest a man in the death of Tasia Fortune
Mississippi police have arrested a man in the death of Tasia Fortune, a Black woman found hanging from a tree last month. Jackson Police Chief RaShall Brackney said at a news conference Friday that police had secured search and arrest wa...
Sep 11, 2026
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North Korea fires ballistic missiles toward sea after rivals' military drill it sees as provocation
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea on Saturday, its neighbors said, a day after the U.S., South Korea and Japan ended their trilateral military drill that North Korea views as a provoca...
Sep 11, 2026
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UK lawmakers vote down bill to allow assisted dying in England and Wales
LONDON (AP) - U.K. lawmakers on Friday voted down legislation to allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales to choose to end their lives. Following an impassioned four-hour debate in the elected House of Commons, the Terminally Ill ...
Sep 11, 2026
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Yemen's Houthis capture a Red Sea island in a threat to shipping, and other Mideast developments
Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen seized a key island Friday after capturing a Red Sea port, moves that threatened to further disrupt international shipping in the region. And Saudi Arabia said it shut down a major oil pipeline as a precaution afte...
Sep 11, 2026
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Trump commemorates the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks at the Pentagon
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump observed Friday's 25th anniversary by speaking about the Sept. 11 attacks at a ceremony at the Pentagon commemorating the lives lost when al-Qaida militants hijacked planes and killed nearly 3,000 people in thre...
Sep 11, 2026
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