Artemis II
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and NASA crewmates to hold news conference
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and his NASA crewmates are set to take part in a news conference today after the historic Artemis II lunar mission.Hansen, commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover and mission specialist Christina Koch will take questions from journalists at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston aft...
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Community heroes
Behind the screen: the job of a telecommunicator
Whether it's a couple whose arriving baby simply couldn't wait for the hospital, or a family member who requires urgent care, a comforting and calm voice on the other end of a 9-1-1 call can make all the difference.April 12-18 has been proclaimed by the Government of Saskatchewan as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week...
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Rider moves
Riders release Ajou Ajou after slotback violated CFL's gender-based violence and harassment policy
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Guide dogs
CNIB in need of volunteers to foster future service dogs across Canada
Artemis II
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and NASA crewmates to hold news conference
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Community heroes
Behind the screen: the job of a telecommunicator
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Community heroes
Behind the screen: the job of a telecommunicator
Whether it's a couple whose arriving baby simply couldn't wait for the hospital, or a family member who requires urgent care, a comforting and calm voice on the other end of a 9-1-1 call can make all the difference.April 12-18 has been proclaimed by the Government of Saskatchewan as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week...
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temporary repairs underway
Potholes in La Ronge causing havoc for motorists
Motorists in La Ronge are encouraged slow down, remain alert, and watch for signage or known problem areas when it comes to potholes in the coming weeks. "Permanent pothole repairs typically begin once temperatures are consistently warm and the road base has fully thawed and dried," wrote Director of Public ...
Apr 14, 2026
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Murder trial
'He was my good friend': witness testifies at Bird murder trial
A man who was present at the house where another man died, claims to have no memory of how his friend came to be stabbed multiple times or how he himself sustained cuts and slice-like wounds to his hands and ear.Walter Charles testified Tuesday at the Mary Bird murder trial at Court of King's Bench in Prince Albert and...
Apr 14, 2026
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fire update
Low fire risk for beginning of spring
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is expecting a slow start to the fire season this year. That's according to an email from SPSA to larongeNOW, which states while actuals on the fire risk in the province are not possible while snow is on the ground, the SPSA is currently preparing for the wildfire season ba...
Apr 14, 2026
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Trials
Jury trial commences for La Ronge area murder case
A man found lying face down in a bathtub at a northern Saskatchewan residence was unconscious and had stab wounds to his chest and abdomen areas. Water from the faucet was lightly running onto the back of his head.Those were among the disturbing details shared Monday afternoon as Mary Bird's jury trial commenced at Cou...
Apr 13, 2026
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governance
LLRIB appoints first ever vice chief
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) has appointed Coun. Jimmy Charles as its first ever vice chief. The newly created position was established to strengthen leadership capacity and enhance the LLRIB's ability to serve its members across six electoral sections. Charles was selected by council to take on the additional...
Apr 13, 2026
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Saskatchewan
online harm
Ottawa 'very seriously' considering social media ban for kids, minister says
Culture Minister Marc Miller says the government is "very seriously" considering introducing a social media ban for kids.At the Liberal convention in Montreal on Saturday, members passed a non-binding resolution calling on the government to set 16 as the minimum age for access to social media accounts.Miller ...
Apr 15, 2026
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Snowy, windy conditions wreaking havoc
Travel not recommended in parts of northeast
Another shot of winter weather has led to some challenges on local highways. Travel is not recommended in the Nipawin, Carrot River, White Fox, Choiceland, and Smeaton areas. The Highway Hotline is reporting swirling, loose, and drifting snow, along with drifts, slush, and ice, along with heavy snow and windy condition...
Apr 15, 2026
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recall
7-Eleven sandwiches and wraps recalled in Saskatchewan due to listeria risk
A number of sandwiches, subs and wraps sold by the convenience chain 7-Eleven have been recalled due to possible contamination with listeria.The Government of Canada said the sandwiches, which were distributed in Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia, should not be consumed, sold or distributed.The affected produc...
Apr 15, 2026
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Few changes from new Liberal majority expected by Sask. political scientist
A Saskatchewan political scientist is expecting few changes for people in this province, now that Prime Minister Mark Carney has secured a majority government.Three byelection wins on Monday have resulted in the Liberals having 174 seats in the House of Commons.The byelection results follow five opposition MPs crossing...
Apr 15, 2026
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Winter's not ready to leave
More snow expected over the coming days
It may not be Feb. 2, but the weather is reminiscent of the movie Groundhog Day. More snow is coming through Saskatchewan in the coming days, as Old Man Winter acts like a party guest who doesn't know it's time to leave. Christy Climenhaga of Environment and Climate Change Canada said separate systems are expected to b...
Apr 14, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Lloydminster RCMP responds to five overdoses in seven hours
Lloydminster RCMP is warning the public after officers responded to five suspected overdoses in the span of seven hours. During this time, four doses of Narcan were utilized to help, and there was one instance where an RCMP member transported a person in need to the hospital due to a delay with ground ambulance servic...
Apr 14, 2026
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Local Sports
Rider moves
Riders release Ajou Ajou after slotback violated CFL's gender-based violence and harassment policy
Ajou Ajou has been released by the Saskatchewan Roughriders after a suspension from the CFL.The league announced the slotback was suspended for both preseason contests and a minimum of six regular-season games after violating the league's gender-based violence and harassment policy. Shortly after the announcement, the ...
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AJ Ouellette 'bringing the dad strength' to Riders training camp in May
Saskatchewan Roughriders running back AJ Ouellette is bringing a new type of strength to the team in 2026.He and his partner welcomed a baby girl named Isla Jo into the world on March 6."I'm bringing the dad strength in," Ouellette said. "The whole sleep thing is getting to me - I don't know if it's a tr...
Apr 10, 2026
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Riders defensive star, 1966 Grey Cup champion Garner Ekstran dead at 86
One of the greatest defensive players in Saskatchewan Roughriders history has died.The Roughriders announcing Monday the passing of longtime defensive lineman and linebacker Garner Ekstran, who died of natural causes Saturday at the age of 86 in Sedro-Woolley, Wash.Ekstran spent seven of his eight CFL seasons with the ...
Apr 10, 2026
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Junior Hockey
OLCN Scouts play underdogs to win inaugural USPHL Premier Alberta Division title
The Onion Lake Cree Nation (OLCN) Scouts have written themselves into the history books. The Junior A hockey club claimed the first-ever Alberta Division title within the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) Premier after downing the Calgary Bandits 6-3 in Game 3 of the best-of-three finals on Tuesday in Calgary...
Apr 01, 2026
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Go Riders Go
Riders' head coach Corey Mace wins 2025 CFL Coach of the Year award
For the first time in his young coaching career, Corey Mace has been named the CFL's Coach of the Year.The announcement came at the league's Coach of the Year celebration in Edmonton on Wednesday, ahead of the CFL combine. The other nominee was Montreal Alouettes head coach Jason Maas.Mace is the eighth Riders head coa...
Mar 26, 2026
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Riders' football operations in the finals for CFL's inaugural Ted Goveia Award
After winning the Grey Cup and having nine players named All-CFLers, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are one of three finalists for the inaugural Ted Goveia Football Operations Award.Named in honour of the long-time CFL executive who died last September, the award recognizes a CFL club's football operations department for...
Mar 19, 2026
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La Ronge Profiles
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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10th Anniversary August 22-24, 2025
Waskesiu Lakeside Music Festival
Grab your dancin' sandals, or just kick back and enjoy the wonderful musical performances at the 2025 Waskesiu Lakeside Music Festival presented by Phantom Light Distillery. It's Waskesiu's biggest event of the year! The weekend is jam-packed with a variety of free family activities, including live on-stage musical ent...
Aug 13, 2025
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Canada
Poilievre blasts Carney, Liberal economic record in Canadian Club speech
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Prime Minister Mark Carney has not delivered on his economic promises after more than a year in office. Poilievre spoke to a business crowd at the Canadian Club Toronto today to lay out his vision for ...
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Canada Post beginning work to end most door-to-door mail delivery
OTTAWA - Canada Post is starting preliminary work to convert addresses that receive door-to-door mail to community mailboxes, and to phase out some post offices. The Crown corporation said in a news release the process is beginning after meetings with ...
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Sandbags come out as communities from Quebec to Manitoba prepare for spring flooding
Communities from Quebec to Manitoba are preparing for potential spring flooding, with officials distributing sandbags to protect homes from rising water and warning about possible evacuations. Northwest of Montreal in St-Jérôme, Que., officials closed...
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U.S. leads spike in applications for Canadian citizenship by descent
OTTAWA - Interest in Canadian citizenship by descent among citizens in a handful of countries - especially the United States - surged after the federal government passed a new law clarifying the rules. C-3, which took effect on Dec. 15, 2025, allows so...
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'Extraordinary brutality': Life sentence for man who killed teen in Montreal drive-by
MONTREAL - The death of a 15-year-old girl in a drive-by shooting highlights the tragic consequences of gun violence, a Quebec Superior Court judge said Thursday as he handed a Montreal man two life sentences for his role in the crime. Justice Yvan Pou...
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In the news today: Artemis II update, Social media ban, Amazon surcharge
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and NASA crewmates to hold news conference Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and his NASA crewmates are set to take part in a news...
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World
County prosecutor charges ICE agent with assault for pointing gun at people on Minneapolis highway
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - An ICE agent is charged with assault for allegedly pointing his gun at people in car while driving on a Minneapolis highway, prosecutors in Minnesota said Thursday. An arrest warrant in Hennepin County, which includes M...
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Minibus taxi catches fire in Zimbabwe, killing several people
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) - A minibus taxi in southwest Zimbabwe caught fire on a highway Thursday, killing about a dozen and a half people, police said. Police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said that authorities needed more time to confirm the e...
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Judge who halted White House ballroom construction allows national security work to proceed at site
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge who halted construction of President Donald Trump's $400 million White House ballroom clarified on Thursday that the administration can proceed with below-ground construction of a bunker and other "national security fa...
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Justin Fairfax, who nearly became Virginia governor, killed his wife and himself, police say
ANNANDALE, Va. (AP) - Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, a rising star in the Democratic Party before his career was derailed by sexual assault allegations six years ago, killed his wife before killing himself, police said Thursday. ...
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South African politician Julius Malema sentenced to 5 years for firing rifle shots at rally
JOHANNESBURG (AP) - South African opposition party leader Julius Malema was sentenced to five years in prison Thursday after he was convicted of breaking firearm laws by firing a rifle at a political rally in 2018. He was released pending...
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Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Iran war, but some eye future war powers votes
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Republican-led Senate on Wednesday rejected the latest Democratic attempt to halt President Donald Trump's war in Iran, turning aside a resolution that would require the U.S. to withdraw forces from the conflict until Congress aut...
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