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Unions call for flexibility as executive federal staff return to the office full-time
Unions representing workers across the country were calling on governments to be flexible Monday after executives in the federal public service started a new work schedule that will see them on-site in the office five days a week.The Treasury Board announced the change to remote work rules in February and said all othe...
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Readiness gaps
Despite repeated wildfire seasons, preparedness gap persists in Saskatchewan
According to a new survey, Saskatchewan residents are heading into another wildfire season with high awareness of smoke risks, but experts say that awareness is not consistently translating into preparedness at the household level.The Angus Reid survey, commissioned by First Onsite Property Restoration, which has respo...
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Unions call for flexibility as executive federal staff return to the office full-time
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Athabasca Basin News
Readiness gaps
Despite repeated wildfire seasons, preparedness gap persists in Saskatchewan
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Armley flood
Connaught experiences 1 in 200-year flood, limited evacuations may be needed
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La Ronge
Jury trials
Bird murder trial concludes with guilty verdict to manslaughter
After deliberating for almost 12 hours, a 12-person jury has found a young woman not guilty of second degree murder, but guilty of manslaughter.The verdict for 24-year-old Mary Bird was read early Saturday afternoon at Court of King's Bench in Prince Albert.A sentencing hearing will be scheduled next week.In the early ...
May 02, 2026
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police work
Charges laid in Stanley Mission stabbings incident
Stanley Mission RCMP have laid charged against three individuals, including a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant, in connection to multiple stabbings on Thursday. Thirty-one-year-old Dillon Sewap, 26-year-old Thomasina Sewap, and 29-year-old Logan Anthony Wood have each been charged with forcible confinement, aggravat...
May 01, 2026
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legacy
Music teacher still going strong after four decades
In the more than 40 years JoAnn Layton has been teaching piano, she has made a lasting impact on hundreds of people in the tri-communities. "I love what I do, and I will continue to do it until the day I know I can't do it anymore because I get a lot out of it," she said. "I love working with kids. I g...
May 01, 2026
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Updated
Highway 102 crash claims one life, three others in hospital
UPDATE: La Ronge Fire Dept. advised that the highway has now reopened. --One person has died and three others were transported to hospital with serious injuries, following an early morning crash on Friday north of La Ronge.At approximately 5:30 a.m., La Ronge RCMP received a report of a single vehicle rollover on Highw...
May 01, 2026
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Murder trial
Jury deliberations about to begin for La Ronge area murder case
The fate of a woman charged with the stabbing death of a man she described as a good friend, will soon be in the hands of a 12 person jury. Their deliberations are expected to begin Friday morning at Court of King's Bench in Prince Albert. Mary Bird, 24, is alleged responsible for the death of 31-Wilfed Ballantyne in N...
May 01, 2026
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secretary of state
Busy first year for Sask. Liberal MP Buckley Belanger
Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River Liberal MP Buckey Belanger said it's been a very busy 12 months representing his riding and Saskatchewan as a whole in Ottawa. This week marks one year since Belanger was elected as the Member of Parliament, and said so far he's been busy in his role as Secretary of State for...
Apr 30, 2026
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Saskatchewan
back to the office
Unions call for flexibility as executive federal staff return to the office full-time
Unions representing workers across the country were calling on governments to be flexible Monday after executives in the federal public service started a new work schedule that will see them on-site in the office five days a week.The Treasury Board announced the change to remote work rules in February and said all othe...
9h ago
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Readiness gaps
Despite repeated wildfire seasons, preparedness gap persists in Saskatchewan
According to a new survey, Saskatchewan residents are heading into another wildfire season with high awareness of smoke risks, but experts say that awareness is not consistently translating into preparedness at the household level.The Angus Reid survey, commissioned by First Onsite Property Restoration, which has respo...
11h ago
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Armley flood
Connaught experiences 1 in 200-year flood, limited evacuations may be needed
The RM of Connaught has been hard hit by spring runoff this year and is now warning that some residents may need to be evacuated. Both Connaught and its northern/eastern neighbour, the RM of Arborfield have declared emergencies as has the Town of Arborfield. The Water Security Agency (WSA) said the Carrot River, Tisda...
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USask Indigenous Achievement Award
USask student creates ribbon skirts for charity
During his first year of post-secondary, when University of Saskatchewan student Sawyer Kopec attended his first powwow, he felt ill-suited to participate in any of the traditions.A Métis student from Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Kopec grew up in a small rural community with very little of his culture around him. Atte...
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Snow melt
Flooding leaves local property owners stranded
The rapid snow melt and subsequent rising water is wreaking havoc on rural properties in the Prince Albert area.Wendy Bunt lives at Briarlea, which is right across from Round Lake and their only access road has been washed out. "I actually had to phone to cancel an eye appointment because I said I don't think STAR...
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local talent
'Art needs to have a purpose': Red Pheasant Cree Nation artist honoured with Sask. Order of Merit
"Art needs to have a purpose."For Lionel Peyachew, that purpose isn't abstract, it stands in bronze in North Battleford.A monument of Annie Peyachew in Central Park serves as a reminder of a history many people didn't know happened there, reflecting the kind of work the artist from Red Pheasant Cree Nation ha...
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Local Sports
Raiders win series 4-2
Prince Albert Raiders advance to Western Hockey League final
For the first time since 2019, the Prince Albert Raiders are Eastern Conference Champions.They punched their ticket to the WHL finals Sunday night with a 7-6 win in Game 6 against the Medicine Hat Tigers.Riley Boychuk scored two goals on the night including the game winner, while Aiden Oiring, Braeden Cootes, Daxon Rud...
May 04, 2026
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Kickoff coming soon
Roughriders announce suite of themed games ahead of June 13 home opener
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have big plans for the 2026 CFL season.While the players will be looking to win back-to-back Grey Cup championships, fans can look forward to a number of themed games at Mosaic Stadium.Single-game tickets are currently on sale for all 10 regular-season home games, the team said, along with ...
May 02, 2026
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Riderville
Regina-born Roughrider receiver Mitch Picton retiring after nine seasons
After nine seasons and a Grey Cup win with the CFL team he grew up watching, Regina-born receiver Mitch Picton is hanging up his cleats.Picton, 30, was selected by the Riders in the fifth round of the CFL's 2017 draft. In the 64 regular-season games he played with the Riders, Pickton caught 96 passes for 1,081 yards an...
May 01, 2026
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CFL season to start on Victoria Day weekend in 2027, adds eight-team playoffs
Changes are coming to the Canadian Football League (CFL), beginning next year with season starting at the earliest date in its history.The newly-announced changes include updates to the season schedule and changes to the league's playoff format.In 2027, the season will begin on Victoria Day Weekend, "anchoring the...
Apr 29, 2026
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GO RIDERS GO
Riders could target linemen early in CFL Draft, analysts say
A pair of CFL Draft analysts believe the Saskatchewan Roughriders will stick to their identity when it comes to their pick.Saskatchewan will select ninth overall in the first round after the team claimed the Grey Cup with a win over the Montreal Alouettes in Winnipeg.While the team has lost some Canadian receiver depth...
Apr 28, 2026
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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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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 governor general, Legislature returns, ticket resale woes
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... PM Carney expected to name new governor general today Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to name a new governor general today at a press conference in Ottawa. ...
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Vigil to be held on Parliament Hill today for missing and murdered Indigenous women
OTTAWA - Family and friends of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people are set to gather on Parliament Hill today. Participants plan to hold a press conference and a vigil for Red Dress Day. The event will be led by Bridget T...
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Five things to watch out for as Quebec's legislature resumes ahead of fall election
QUÉBEC - Quebec's legislature is back in session May 5, and new Premier Christine Fréchette has five weeks to push through her political agenda before the summer break - and October's general election. Here are five things to watch out for at the natio...
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PM Carney expected to name new governor general today
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to name a new governor general today at a press conference in Ottawa. The governor general is appointed by the Sovereign on the advice of the prime minister and usually holds office for five years. Mary ...
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PM Carney expected to name the next governor general on Tuesday
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to name a new governor general at a press conference in Ottawa on Tuesday. The governor general is appointed by the Sovereign on the advice of the prime minister and usually holds office for five years. M...
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Toronto woman asks court for emergency relief to receive medically assisted death
TORONTO - Claire Elyse Brosseau said she hadn't been outside since January. She made an exception Monday to make her latest plea for a medically assisted death outside of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. "It's unbearable. Every morning I wake up...
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World
Indigenous people honor and raise awareness for relatives who are missing or have been killed
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Across the country, Indigenous people are gathering this week to honor loved ones who are missing or have been killed and to call for better data collection, law enforcement response and reforms to make their communities safer....
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An explosion at a fireworks plant in China kills at least 26 people, state media says
BEIJING (AP) - An explosion at a fireworks plant in a central Chinese province killed at least 26 people and injured 61 others, authorities reported Tuesday. China's official news agency Xinhua said the blast occurred at a fireworks plant...
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Secret Service says suspect fired weapon on National Mall, bystander injured
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Secret Service says a suspect who opened fire Monday on the National Mall did so after being confronted by officers. Secret Service Deputy Director Matt Quinn said officers returned fire. A bystander was struck by th...
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California says State Farm violated the law in handling of insurance claims after 2025 LA wildfires
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California is seeking millions of dollars in penalties from State Farm after an investigation found the insurance company was slow to investigate and underpaid claims from the 2025 Los Angeles-area wildfires, regulators announ...
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California seeks millions of dollars from State Farm for handling of claims after 2025 LA wildfires
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California's top insurance regulator says the state is seeking millions of dollars in penalties from State Farm after an investigation found the insurance company violated state law while handling claims from the 2025 Los Ange...
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A driver plows into people in a shopping area in Germany, killing 2
BERLIN (AP) - A driver plowed into people in a busy shopping area in the center of the German city of Leipzig on Monday afternoon, leaving two people dead, authorities said. An additional three people were seriously injured in what offici...
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