Crime watch
Three men facing firearms charges after traffic stop near La Ronge
La Ronge RCMP have charged three men with multiple offences following a traffic stop south of La Ronge on Highway 2. On Oct. 26 at approximately 9:50 p.m., conservation officers conducted a traffic stop on the highway and observed firearm parts inside the vehicle allegedly in plain view. They also determined the vehicl...
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Livestream will allow public to honour Pte. Shaun Farrell during Prince Albert funeral
Family, friends and fellow soldiers will gather in Prince Albert on Wednesday to honour Pte. Shaun Farrell, with a livestream allowing the public to watch the military service.The service will begin at 11 a.m. on Nov. 4 at the Prince Albert Armoury on Exhibition Drive. A link to the YouTube livestream can be found belo...
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Fifty years of township: La Ronge moves from fishing town to administrative powerhouse
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Crime watch
Three men facing firearms charges after traffic stop near La Ronge
La Ronge RCMP have charged three men with multiple offences following a traffic stop south of La Ronge on Highway 2. On Oct. 26 at approximately 9:50 p.m., conservation officers conducted a traffic stop on the highway and observed firearm parts inside the vehicle allegedly in plain view. They also determined the vehicl...
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looking back at five decades
Fifty years of township: La Ronge moves from fishing town to administrative powerhouse
With it being 50 years since La Ronge was granted town status by the provincial government on Nov. 1, 1976, larongeNOW is looking back at what the community once was and what it is today. From a fishing town, administrative centre, to one with a more diversified economy, larongeNOW talked to some of the movers and shak...
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Safer communities
Sask. dog rescue group says communities, not RCMP, responsible for stray dogs
A northwest Saskatchewan dog rescue founder is calling on communities to establish and enforce dog control policies following an attack that critically injured a young woman in Pelican Narrows.Amanda Harder, with Northern Transitional Dog Rescue, said communities need plans for managing stray and aggressive dogs.Her co...
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investigation update
Youth released without charges in Pelican Narrows shooting death
A teenage youth arrested in connection with a man's shooting death in Pelican Narrows has been released without charges after investigators reviewed additional evidence and consulted Crown prosecutors.Saskatchewan RCMP said their investigation determined a 22-year-old man approached two teenage youths around 6:53 p.m. ...
Nov 2, 2026
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sports
Town, curling club to enter negiotations following termination of lease
La Ronge Mayor Joe Hordyski said town council "absolutely" wants to work with the local curling club to get the facility operational this season. His comments come after town administration and the curling club both released public statements online last week following the termination of a lease agreement bet...
Nov 2, 2026
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call for change
Rescue founder calls for better communication on animal-welfare concerns
The founder of Boreal Animal Rescue is calling for better communication between rescue groups and authorities after receiving a report that a dog had died at a home on a Lac La Ronge Indian Band reserve.Chelsie Breeze said someone living at the property contacted her on Oct. 23, reported the death and pleaded with her ...
Nov 2, 2026
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Saskatchewan
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Livestream will allow public to honour Pte. Shaun Farrell during Prince Albert funeral
Family, friends and fellow soldiers will gather in Prince Albert on Wednesday to honour Pte. Shaun Farrell, with a livestream allowing the public to watch the military service.The service will begin at 11 a.m. on Nov. 4 at the Prince Albert Armoury on Exhibition Drive. A link to the YouTube livestream can be found belo...
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Owl banding
Fall migration brings hundreds of owls through Prince Albert banding station
For Harold Fisher, a fall evening in the Nisbet forest can mean an encounter with a tiny northern saw-whet owl, or a much larger bird with formidable talons.The Prince Albert Nature Society member has spent about 20 years banding owls, capturing and marking the birds before releasing them. Late fall is a prime time for...
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Submerged in water
Two killed after truck left grid road near Elfros
Two people are dead after their pickup left a grid road and ended up in water southeast of Elfros. Wynyard RCMP were called Sunday about a vehicle discovered in a body of water. Two of the vehicle's passengers were able to exit the vehicle and did not report physical injuries. Officers were unable to find the driver an...
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Year-round emergency management asset
New airtanker bound for La Ronge as NDP questions delivery timing
A new airtanker will be based in La Ronge as Saskatchewan prepares for the 2027 wildfire season, but the provincial NDP is questioning why the aircraft did not arrive in time for this summer.The province unveiled the Dash-8 Q400 Multi-Role Emergency Response (Q400MRE) aircraft at Regina International Airport on Tuesday...
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"suspected mining induced incident"
'We woke to a thud': Earthquake felt in Esterhazy
An earthquake rattled Esterhazy early Tuesday morning, and it isn't the first time tremors have been felt in the community.According to Earthquakes Canada, the quake - with a magnitude of 3.4 - hit the area northeast of Esterhazy just after 7 a.m. The federal agency described it as a "suspected mining-induced even...
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improved relationship
Saskatchewan seeks trade progress with U.S and China
The Government of Saskatchewan is hoping that renewed trade talks with the United States and China will open new opportunities for the province's oil and agriculture industries, with discussions around the Keystone XL pipeline gaining momentum and a deadline approaching for temporary Chinese tariff relief.Warren Kaedin...
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Riderville
VIDEO: Riders' Trevor Harris weighing future after loss
It's the day no player wants to have come early - locker clean-out day.The Saskatchewan Roughriders were at Mosaic Stadium on Sunday to pack up their things as the quest for a repeat came to an end at B.C. Place on Saturday with a 33-26 loss to the B.C. Lions.The #Riders cleared out their lockers after their #CFL West ...
Nov 2, 2026
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Riders gameday
Riders and Lions lock horns once again in CFL playoffs
For a third straight season, the Saskatchewan Roughriders and B.C. Lions will duel it out in the postseason as both teams look to end 2026 as Grey Cup Champions.In the previous two meetings, Saskatchewan was the home team and earned the important victories to end their opponent's season - a 28-19 win in the CFL West Se...
Oct 31, 2026
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Memory Lane
Taylor Field: Remembering 10 years since Riders' final game
Oct. 29, 2016, remains etched in the minds of Saskatchewan Roughriders fans, young and old.It was one final chance to gather and celebrate a stadium ingrained in the fabric of Saskatchewan sports.Ten years have passed since the final game at Mosaic Stadium at Taylor Field, which saw a sold-out crowd of more than 33,000...
Oct 30, 2026
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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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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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La Ronge Profiles
We Are Marshals
The tough calls and small moments that keep Marshals going
For Philip Dell, a second-generation police officer with the Saskatchewan Marshals Service, the weight of split-second decisions is balanced by the support of his colleagues and the small moments of appreciation that remind him why he serves. Some nights, the calls end, but Philip's mind keeps going. He replays the day...
Oct 30, 2026
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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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Canada
More intense U.S. trade negotiations have started, Carney says
ST JOHN'S - Prime Minister Mark Carney says "more intense" trade negotiations with the United States have started since his call with President Donald Trump last weekend. "We've made progress but we haven't finished," Carney told reporters Tuesday in S...
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Carney says Russian team won't be allowed at Alberta's world junior hockey tournament
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Russia will not be allowed to compete at next month's world junior hockey championship in Alberta. Carney, speaking in Antigua at the Commonwealth Summit, said Russian and Belarusian athletes will not be permitted to rep...
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UBC professor says calling police on Galloway was 'act of care' after suicide remark
VANCOUVER - A University of British Columbia professor has testified about a colleague's decision to call police to visit Steven Galloway after he was accused of sexual assault, describing it as an "act of care" toward the author, who had spoken of kil...
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B.C. Conservatives turmoil didn't stop the political donations from flowing
VICTORIA - The Conservative Party of B.C. raised almost three times the donations as the New Democrats during the third quarter of 2026, despite experiencing internal turmoil at the time. This fundraising figure for the party of premier-designate Lorn...
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Elections chief issues warning about AI's influence on voters
OTTAWA - Canada's chief electoral officer is raising concerns about the rising influence of AI on the democratic process. Stéphane Perrault says voters are now more likely to use AI agents than Elections Canada's official website to get names of politi...
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AFN chief says no one besides Carney, Kinew talked about abolishing Indian Act
OTTAWA - The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says the only leaders to discuss abolishing the Indian Act during a landmark meeting last week were Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew and Prime Minister Mark Carney. Carney said after the meeting th...
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World
Democrat Zach Dembo wins election to U.S. House in Kentucky's 6th Congressional District
Democrat Zach Dembo won election Tuesday to the U.S. House of Representatives representing Kentucky's 6th Congressional District, defeating Republican Ralph Alvarado. Dembo won in a strongly Republican district to replace Republican Rep. Andy Barr, who...
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Janeese Lewis George is Washington's next mayor. Now come the challenges, starting with Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) - It's official - Janeese Lewis George will be the new mayor of Washington, D.C. She practically ran unopposed in Tuesday's general election after winning the Democratic primary earlier this year. Now the question is what ...
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Democrat Rebecca Bennett wins election to U.S. House in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District
Democrat Rebecca Bennett won election Tuesday to the U.S. House of Representatives representing New Jersey's 7th Congressional District, defeating Republican incumbent Thomas H. Kean Jr. Bennett, a former Navy pilot, flipped the district that includes ...
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Republican Kevin Hern wins election to U.S. Senate from Oklahoma
Republican Kevin Hern won election Tuesday to the U.S. Senate representing Oklahoma, defeating Democrat N'Kiyla Jasmine Thomas. Hern has served in the House since 2018 and was heavily favored to beat Thomas, a nurse and military spouse. Hern, a close a...
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Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms makes history in Georgia as 1st Black woman to be elected governor
ATLANTA (AP) - Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms was elected governor of Georgia on Tuesday, making history as the first Black woman to be elected governor in the United States, defeating Republican businessman Rick Jackson and flipping the top job in a ke...
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Democrat Keisha Bottoms wins election for governor in Georgia
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms won election Tuesday as governor of Georgia, defeating Republican Rick Jackson. Bottoms is the first former Atlanta mayor to be elected Georgia governor. She's also the first Democrat to win the state's highest office sinc...
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