'IF YOU HEAR THE SIREN SOUND, GET TO SHELTER'
Teen storm chaser brings mobile tornado siren to Cut Knife area
Aaron Rutley's fascination with storms started at a young age, and now the 18-year-old storm chaser is putting that interest into action. On April 27, he'll be testing his mobile tornado siren in the Town of Cut Knife to see how well it can warn residents during severe weather. Aaron Rutley, an 18-year-old storm ...
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War in Ukraine
Russia and Ukraine exchange attacks, killing and wounding dozens while Zelenskyy calls for more talks
Russian drone and missile strikes on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro killed at least five people and wounded 46, authorities said Saturday.The bodies of four people were found in the ruins of a house destroyed in overnight attacks, Dnipropetrovsk regional head Oleksandr Hanzha said."The Russians have been hitting Dni...
Apr 26, 2026
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'IF YOU HEAR THE SIREN SOUND, GET TO SHELTER'
Teen storm chaser brings mobile tornado siren to Cut Knife area
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Bring the outdoors inside
Lakeland Log and Timber - Where Log Becomes Legacy
War in Ukraine
Russia and Ukraine exchange attacks, killing and wounding dozens while Zelenskyy calls for more talks
Apr 26, 2026
Heading north
Experts report a surge in interest among American academics looking to move to Canada
Apr 25, 2026
La Ronge
Community Minded
Ice Wolves' McKinnon named SJHL RBC Community Ambassador
La Ronge Ice Wolves' defenceman, Ryder McKinnon, has been named the 2026 RBC Community Ambassador for the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.McKinnon, who had a $1,000 donation made in his name for being a finalist, now has an additional $2,500 to go to Pre-Cambrian School in La Ronge, courtesy of RBC. He works part-tim...
Apr 25, 2026
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cannabusiness
Development permit requested for new pot shop
A third cannabis outlet could soon open along La Ronge Avenue. The Town of La Ronge has received a development permit application to establish a cannabis dispensary at the current location of Penny's Hair Design and FiliBeans. "The applicant's proposed use as a cannabis retail outlet would require the existing t...
Apr 24, 2026
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weather update
More snow forecasted through the weekend
A strong, but slow-moving spring storm continues to make its way through Saskatchewan. "We do still have quite a few alerts in effect," said Environment and Climate Change Canada scientist Christy Climenhaga. "Today, that system is still spinning over Saskatchewan and is continuing to weaken. It looks l...
Apr 24, 2026
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public input
Concerns raised about homeless encampment plan
La Ronge council has a difficult decision ahead when it comes to the creation of a campground for homeless people in the community. A public forum was held on Wednesday to give residents a chance to voice their concerns about council's plan to spend $11,400 to create a designated encampment area complete with signage,...
Apr 23, 2026
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training opportunity
Teen girls encouraged to apply for firefighting experience camp
Girls between the ages of 15 and 18 are being encouraged to apply for a four-day firefighting experience camp in La Ronge this July. Camp Molly, which is relatively new to Western Canada but has been active in Ontario for many years, is about providing an opportunity to meet and engage with strong female role models i...
Apr 23, 2026
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wild rice series
From lake to plate: Chefs take pride in serving wild rice dishes
Wild rice is an important economic crop for First Nations and Métis people across Western Canada. The industry is particularly significant in Northern Saskatchewan, where approximately 70 per cent of the Canadian crop originates. Considered a sacred grain to Indigenous Peoples for centuries, it was first introdu...
Apr 23, 2026
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Saskatchewan
'IF YOU HEAR THE SIREN SOUND, GET TO SHELTER'
Teen storm chaser brings mobile tornado siren to Cut Knife area
Aaron Rutley's fascination with storms started at a young age, and now the 18-year-old storm chaser is putting that interest into action. On April 27, he'll be testing his mobile tornado siren in the Town of Cut Knife to see how well it can warn residents during severe weather. Aaron Rutley, an 18-year-old storm ...
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Weather alerts lifted
Some highways still affected by late season snowstorm
Most major highways in Saskatchewan were open for travel on Saturday morning, as people in southern and central parts of the province had to pull out snow blowers and shovels after snow and icy weather stormed its way across the province this week.Highway 16 near Borden was open again after being closed late Friday aft...
Apr 25, 2026
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Court
Driver in Humboldt Broncos bus crash granted last-minute deportation delay
A federal judge has granted a last-minute reprieve for the truck driver who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash, temporarily preventing his imminent deportation to India.Lawyers for Jaskirat Singh Sidhu appeared in Federal Court on Friday, hoping to avoid Sidhu's deportation, which was scheduled for Monday mor...
Apr 25, 2026
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RCMP warn public
Highways conditions worsen across the province
After a full day of blowing snow across much of the province, highway conditions have deteriorated rapidly, and there is more snow on the way.Saskatchewan RCMP issued an advisory Friday afternoon that the worst conditions are in the central and northern parts of the province. Police said Warman RCMP are on scene and re...
Apr 24, 2026
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Crime watch
Teen arrested after Sandy Bay house fire
A teenage boy has been charged with arson after a house fire at Sandy Bay, about 450 km northeast of Melfort. He is scheduled to appear in court on May 7.In the early morning hours of April 5, RCMP received a report of the fire and the unoccupied house was heavily damaged. The woman living there with her two granddaugh...
Apr 24, 2026
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Smoking ban
Saskatchewan lung health advocates applaud U.K.'s move toward 'smoke-free generation'
A landmark anti-smoking law passed in the United Kingdom is drawing praise from health advocates in Saskatchewan, who say the move could help shape future policy closer to home.The U.K.'s Tobacco and Vapes Bill would ban anyone born after Dec. 31, 2008, from ever purchasing cigarettes, creating what officials are calli...
Apr 24, 2026
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Local Sports
Community Minded
Ice Wolves' McKinnon named SJHL RBC Community Ambassador
La Ronge Ice Wolves' defenceman, Ryder McKinnon, has been named the 2026 RBC Community Ambassador for the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.McKinnon, who had a $1,000 donation made in his name for being a finalist, now has an additional $2,500 to go to Pre-Cambrian School in La Ronge, courtesy of RBC. He works part-tim...
Apr 25, 2026
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Rider News
Riders' Craig Reynolds looks ahead to training camp, Saskatoon pre-season game
As the off-season winds down for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, president and CEO Craig Reynolds is still riding a high from last fall's Grey Cup championship.So, too, are the Roughriders' fans who have turned out in droves to purchase tickets ahead of kickoff for the 2026 Canadian Football League season."We've see...
Apr 24, 2026
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Senators Cup
Star studded panel chats about career journeys ahead of 10th annual Senators Cup
A four-person panel made up of current and former professional hockey players, one being a Stanley Cup champion, helped kick off Senators Cup weekend in Prince Albert.Festivities for the 10th annual installment of the Indigenous tournament, hosted by the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC), got underway on Thursday afte...
Apr 24, 2026
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Reagan's first championship
Flin Flon Bombers win first championship in 33 years
Completing a four game sweep on the road against the Yorkton Terriers, the Flin Flon Bombers have broken a curse that has lasted for 33 years. This was the fourth appearance in the SJHL Finals for the Bombers in the last five years, and finally they broke the streak with a 2-0 win on the road and their second Canterra ...
Apr 24, 2026
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Jacob Cossette
Former Ice Wolf, Trojan named ACHA All-Rookie
A native of Air Ronge, Sask., has had quite the successful first season of post-secondary hockey.Former La Ronge Ice Wolves forward and current member of the Niagara University Purple Eagles, Jacob Cossette, has been named to the ACHA (American Collegiate Hockey Association) M1 All-Independent Rookie Team."The rec...
Apr 22, 2026
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Rob Bagg, Dan Clark, Paul McCallum to join Saskatchewan Roughriders Plaza of Honour
Three former Saskatchewan Roughriders will be inducted into the team's plaza of honour this fall.Wide receiver Rob Bagg, offensive lineman Dan Clark and kicker Paul McCallum are set to join the 143 other members of the plaza in a halftime ceremony during the team's home game against the Montreal Alouettes on Oct. 17.Wh...
Apr 20, 2026
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La Ronge Profiles
Snowbird Aviation Services
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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Bring the outdoors inside
Lakeland Log and Timber - Where Log Becomes Legacy
There's a moment many people dream about: morning light filtering through tall pines, the quiet ripple of water nearby, the warmth of natural wood surrounding you as you sip your coffee. It's not just a house-it's a feeling. A connection to nature. A place that slows life down while standing strong for generations. At ...
Feb 02, 2026
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Athabasca Basin News
By Deht'anuhzeh Noey On June 1, 1982, Merv first stepped foot on the Rabbit Lake mine site as a young mill trainee. What he didn't know then was that this first day would mark the beginning of a remarkable 43-year career dedicated to growth, safety, and leadership at Cameco. Over the decades, Merv steadily advanced thr...
Oct 16, 2025
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Canada
In the news today: New affordability poll, Online harms rally, Ontario housing
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Poll suggests Canadians want Carney government focused on affordability in next year A new poll suggests Canadians give the Liberal government passing grades in in...
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VPD officers haven't spoken at Myles Gray death hearing. Here's what the exhibits say
VANCOUVER - None of the seven Vancouver police officers involved in a violent encounter leading up to the death of Myles Gray more than 10 years ago has yet testified at a public hearing that is scheduled to resume on Wednesday. But a story of what hap...
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Child advocates to rally for online harms bill covering AI chatbots, gaming
OTTAWA - Children's advocates will hold a rally and press conference on Parliament Hill Monday to call for online harms legislation that covers AI chatbots and video games. "Just in recent months, we've seen the real escalation of harm that's happening...
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Poll suggests Canadians want Carney government focused on affordability in next year
OTTAWA - A new poll from the Angus Reid Institute suggests Canadians are giving Prime Minister Mark Carney's government a passing grade in its first year of international relations, but it has failed to meet expectations on affordability issues. The p...
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Christine Fréchette to begin first foreign mission as Quebec premier
QUÉBEC - Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette will travel to Washington on Monday for her first official foreign mission. She will arrive there just as the U.S. capital has been shaken by what appears to be another assassination attempt targeting Presid...
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Carney, Eby lament 'senseless' violence of Vancouver festival attack one year later
VANCOUVER - It was early Sunday morning when Antonio Ortega drove in the area of Fraser Street in Vancouver, a year to the day since a vehicle tore through the crowd of the Lapu Lapu Day festival celebrating Filipino independence. Ortega said he took ...
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World
Pope Leo meets Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally, pledging to keep working past differences
VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Leo XIV prayed Monday in the Vatican with the Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, and vowed to keep working to overcome differences in a historic meeting with the first female leader of the Church of England and the spiri...
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At least 42 people killed in eastern Chad during clashes over water resources
N'DJAMENA, Chad (AP) - At least 42 people were killed in eastern Chad after a clash between two families over a water point escalated into a cycle of reprisals, the country's deputy prime minister said late Sunday. Limane Mahamat said dur...
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Malian defense minister killed in attack that saw jihadis and rebels seize towns, military bases
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) - Malian Minister of Defense Gen. Sadio Camara was killed in an attack as jihadi and rebel forces seized towns and military bases across the country, according to a military officer and two other sources on Sunday. The...
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DC gala shooting suspect aired grievances against Trump in writings to family
WASHINGTON (AP) - The man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner railed against Trump administration policies and referred to himself as a "Friendly Federal Assassin" in writings sent to family members minutes bef...
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Sabastian Sawe of Kenya becomes first person to run a sub-2-hour marathon to win in London
LONDON (AP) - Sabastian Sawe of Kenya has become the first person to break the fabled 2-hour barrier in the marathon. In a huge moment in sports history, Sawe smashed the men's world record by 65 seconds in winning the London Marathon in ...
Apr 26, 2026
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An explosive device kills 13 and injures 38 on a bus in southwestern Colombia as violence persists
BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) - An explosive device killed 13 people traveling on a bus in southwestern Colombia on Saturday, an attack the country's army chief described as a "terrorist act" that also left at least 38 injured as violence linked to drug traffi...
Apr 25, 2026
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