Candy conundrum
Preparing for the incoming candy haul
This year's candy haul could be a big one with Halloween landing on a Saturday, giving kids a whole day to try and collect as much as they can. But when that candy haul gets too big to deal with, what options do parents have to get rid of some of that candy without upsetting their kids stomachs or feelings? Catherine A...
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Carney says Ottawa's Indian Act review might not end up abolishing the law
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says a process to review the Indian Act won't necessarily lead to the controversial legislation's termination.The Indian Act gives Ottawa sweeping powers over First Nations communities and people, including the authority to determine who qualifies for recognition and what reserves ca...
Oct 27, 2026
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La Ronge
upgrades
New playground structures installed at local elementary schools
Students at La Ronge's Pre-Cam Community School and Air Ronge's Gordon Denny Community School have new playground equipment to enjoy. Both elementary schools were busy throughout 2026 with various fundraising projects to make the new equipment a reality. Pre-Cam has already fundraised $125,000 of a $150,000 goal and Go...
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municipal government
Ruiz Arcand resigns from council
Viviana Ruiz Arcand has resigned as a councillor for the Town of La Ronge. "I have decided to leave council because the time commitments and responsibilities no longer fit my lifestyle," she wrote in a statement to larongeNOW. "I did the best I could during my time on council and contributed as much as...
9h ago
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Resolution
Grieving father receives 10 year sentence for running over son's alleged killer
A grieving father who ran over his son's alleged killer had been provoked just moments prior but did not plan to kill anyone. Those details were shared during Reg Durocher's sentencing hearing Monday morning at Court of King's Bench in Prince Albert.For the death of Ryan Clark at Northside on April 4, 2023, the 68-year...
Oct 26, 2026
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rare encounter
Man speaks out after wolf attack, calls incident entirely unprovoked
A man who was attacked by a wolf in Northern Saskatchewan about a week ago says the incident was entirely unprovoked. Ivan Salahub has been delivering supplies to northern mine sites for about three decades and his trip last Saturday to the Key Lake mill was very routine. He had stopped a roadside turnout on Highway 9...
Oct 23, 2026
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Many weather warnings
Major system bringing wind, snow into Saskatchewan
After a recent stretch of gorgeous weather across the province, that's about to change in a big way. Daytime high temperatures have been well into the teens and approaching 20 C this week and that has allowed people to catch up on yardwork and other projects. That warm weather will soon be a memory, with strong wind an...
Oct 23, 2026
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essential service
Dozens seek support at Lac La Ronge homeless shelter
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band has opened it seasonal homeless shelter at Morin's Hill. The shelter officially opened for clients on Oct. 1 and will remain so until sometime next spring. There were 14 clients on the first night of operations, and that number has fluctuated in recent weeks to a high of 27. The hours of op...
Oct 22, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Candy conundrum
Preparing for the incoming candy haul
This year's candy haul could be a big one with Halloween landing on a Saturday, giving kids a whole day to try and collect as much as they can. But when that candy haul gets too big to deal with, what options do parents have to get rid of some of that candy without upsetting their kids stomachs or feelings? Catherine A...
13h ago
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fall sitting
McPhail believes province's North underrepresented in Throne Speech
Cumberland NDP MLA Jordan McPhail believes residents of Saskatchewan are looking for change and the Sask. Party failed to deliver that in Tuesday's Speech from the Throne. "We see from the government they have taken on a steady-on approach. I think a lot of people were looking for change," he said. "I h...
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Provincial politics
Senior care, MAID and AI: Key takeaways from Saskatchewan's Throne Speech
The fall session of the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly kicked off Tuesday, with Premier Scott Moe's government outlining its priorities and promising several new laws in the throne speech.It includes legislation to provide greater oversight and accountability in personal care homes, restrictions on assisted dying, s...
Oct 27, 2026
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Carney says Ottawa's Indian Act review might not end up abolishing the law
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says a process to review the Indian Act won't necessarily lead to the controversial legislation's termination.The Indian Act gives Ottawa sweeping powers over First Nations communities and people, including the authority to determine who qualifies for recognition and what reserves ca...
Oct 27, 2026
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Provincial politics
Health care, education, drunk driving tickets: Sask. throne speech set for Tuesday
The hallways of the Saskatchewan Legislative Building will be full and noisy again on Tuesday as MLAs and their staff return for the fall sitting.The new legislative session will open with the speech from the throne, laying out the government's priorities for the session.The focus Premier Scott Moe outlined ahead of Tu...
Oct 27, 2026
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Saul Laliberte
Prince Albert inquest watches cellblock videos of hours leading up to prisoner's death
Saul Laliberte suffered multiple violent seizures in the hours before he was taken from Prince Albert police cells to Victoria Hospital on the day he died. The first day of an inquest into the circumstances of Laliberte's death began Monday at the Coronet Hotel in Prince Albert. Multiple police officers testified, begi...
Oct 26, 2026
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Local Sports
Riders Gameday
Roughriders and Elks meet in CFL regular season finale
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will take on the Edmonton Elks as both teams are resting a number of starters this week for different reasons.Edmonton has already clinched the top spot in the CFL West Division, while the Riders have clinched a playoff spot but do not know if they will be playing in the West or East semifi...
Oct 24, 2026
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Top contributors
VIDEO: Roughriders name Thurman, Harris among 2026 award winners
Linebacker Jameer Thurman and quarterback Trevor Harris are among the Saskatchewan Roughriders' award nominees for the 2026 season.The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced their team's award winners Thursday ahead of the team's regular-season finale against the Edmonton Elks. Kickoff for Saturday's game is set for 1 p.m....
Oct 22, 2026
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CFL
Riders to start Jack Coan over Trevor Harris vs. Elks
While Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Corey Mace indicated Trevor Harris would play earlier in the week, he did preface it with he needed to sleep on it.A night of rest appears to have changed the mind of the Riders' bench boss."I had a good night's sleep and we are going to let Jack (Coan) spin," Mace sa...
Oct 22, 2026
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Riderville
Riders QB Trevor Harris sits out practice; Jack Coan takes reps
When the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Edmonton Elks play on Saturday, both sides could be resting some key starters.Riders quarterback Trevor Harris did not practice on Tuesday as the team returned to the field after its 16-12 win over the Montreal Alouettes to clinch a spot in the post-season. Quarterback Jack Coan to...
Oct 21, 2026
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Ticket Punched
Saskatchewan finds pay dirt late, clinching postseason berth with 16-12 win
The Saskatchewan Roughriders found the end zone on their final offensive drive of the game to punch their ticket to the postseason on Saturday.Saskatchewan drove 74 yards with a clutch third-down catch from KeeSean Johnson, a 22-yard rush from quarterback Trevor Harris and finally a touchdown pass between those two as ...
Oct 17, 2026
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Riders Gameday
Riders look to end four-game losing streak in rematch against Alouettes
Time is running out for the Saskatchewan Roughriders to get things back on track.Saskatchewan is mired in a four-game slide with just two games left as they welcome the Montreal Alouettes to Mosaic Stadium today.Saskatchewan has yet to clinch a playoff spot but can do so with a win paired with a Winnipeg Blue Bombers o...
Oct 17, 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
Dead whale with tail severed is spotted in Howe Sound near BC Ferries collision site
VANCOUVER - A federal department has confirmed a dead humpback whale was spotted floating in Howe Sound, B.C., about a week after a BC Ferries vessel collided with a whale in the same region. The Fisheries Department said in a statement that two whales...
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Major nuclear firm urges Ottawa's neutrality as demand for clean energy soars
OTTAWA - A major firm is calling for Ottawa to remain impartial as it rolls out its nuclear strategy and the demand for clean energy soars. Cameco CEO Tim Gitzel told a House of Commons committee on Wednesday that Ottawa needs to remain "technology neu...
6h ago
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Liberals vote to keep B.C. tanker ban in place
OTTAWA - The Liberal government voted to keep the B.C. coastal oil tanker ban in place Wednesday, defeating a Conservative bill that would have repealed it. MPs voted along party lines during second reading in the House of Commons Wednesday, with only ...
7h ago
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Ottawa introduces new fines for bogus, unlicensed immigration and citizenship advice
OTTAWA - The Immigration Department has announced new fines ranging from $5,000 to $1.5 million for people who give false immigration advice or provide advice without proper authorization. The new fine policy, which takes effect today, sets a minimum f...
7h ago
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Former senator Pamela Wallin says MAID committee was 'chaotic and exclusionary'
Former senator Pamela Wallin criticized the co-chair of a special joint committee on MAID while testifying at an inquiry into a leaked confidential report, calling him "dismissive" and describing the process as "chaotic and exclusionary." "It was the w...
7h ago
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One charge against Frank Stronach dropped ahead of second sex assault trial: lawyer
Frank Stronach's lawyer says one charge of sexual assault against her client in an upcoming Newmarket, Ont., trial has been dropped. Leora Shemesh says the prosecution involving one complainant in the trial set for next year has been withdrawn. Docume...
8h ago
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World
North Korea launches an unidentified projectile off its east coast, South Korea says
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korea said North Korea has launched an unidentified projectile off the North's east coast. South Korea's military said the launch happened Thursday but gave no further details, including the type of weapon ...
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Milwaukee's William Contreras wins World Series MVP with .381 average, 10 ABS overturns
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - William Contreras became the eighth catcher voted the World Series MVP after lifting the Milwaukee Brewers to their first World Series championship. The heart and soul of the small-market Brewers, Contreras bat...
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Brewers beat the Rays 4-1 in Game 5 to win the first World Series title in franchise history
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The small-ball Milwaukee Brewers playing in the smallest market in the majors are World Series champions for the first time. Hey, Milwaukee: grab a brat, raise a beer and prepare for that parade. ...
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Judge denies federal request to segregate California ballots, says it would 'wreak havoc' on voting
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A federal judge rejected on Wednesday a Trump administration request to stop California from processing the ballots of up to 20,000 people over allegations they are likely noncitizens, warning it would "wreak havoc" on the midterm el...
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Dolores Huerta, influential labor leader, feminist and civil rights icon, dies at 96
Dolores Huerta, who co-founded the United Farm Workers union to improve working conditions in the nation's fruit and vegetable fields and coined the enduring "Sí, se puede!" rallying cry, has died. She was 96. Huerta died of cancer Wedne...
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UN condemns US economic embargo of Cuba though more nations sit out after Trump administration push
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The U.N. General Assembly condemned the U.S. economic embargo of Cuba for the 34th year on Wednesday, even as Washington's campaign to influence the outcome led to a number of countries voting against the resolution or sitting out...
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