

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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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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Winnings
Lucky guest at Gold Eagle Casino hits $1.9 million Smoke Signals jackpot
Year-round emergency management asset
New airtanker bound for La Ronge as NDP questions delivery timing
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"suspected mining induced incident"
'We woke to a thud': Earthquake felt in Esterhazy
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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. ...
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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...
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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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trick-or-treat
SHA provides tips for a safe Halloween
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is reminding residents to have a safe Halloween. "In our communities, it gets dark early and the weather can be an issue, so a little planning helps keep the night fun, healthy and safe for everyone," a public release by Dr. Angela Silveira states. There are a number of tips ...
Oct 29, 2026
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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...
Oct 28, 2026
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Saskatchewan

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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Serious incident
Pelican Narrows dog attack leaves young woman critically injured
A young woman was critically injured in a dog attack in Pelican Narrows on Monday, with Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) health staff saying it was the fifth dangerous dog attack in recent days.The condition or age of the injured woman was not available Tuesday, but the attack prompted the First Nation's leadership ...
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30 Years of Sharing Success
SIGA releases financial results, record-breaking profits as a gaming operator
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SGEU Member Spotlight
Radiation Therapist Arlene Heinrich: a career built on care, teamwork and connection
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Local Sports

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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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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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

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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Head of UN relief praises Canada, calls for accountability in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan
OTTAWA - The United Nations' global head of humanitarian issues is praising Canada for helping the world's most vulnerable even as he calls for accountability for the wars driving suffering worldwide. "Canada has become a humanitarian superpower," Tom ...
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One dead, one missing in suspected grizzly bear attack near Bella Coola, B.C.
BELLA COOLA - One person is dead and another is missing after a suspected grizzly bear attack near Bella Coola, B.C., a year after an attack on a group of schoolchildren in the same community. The British Columbia Conservation Officer Service said the ...
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Tumbler Ridge victim Maya Gebala recognized with heroism award from U.S. foundation
TUMBLER RIDGE - Maya Gebala, who was badly injured during the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., has received the first international award from a U.S.-based charity that was formed in the aftermath of another school shooting. The Youth Peace and Ju...
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Ostrich farm sues for loss of dietary pill business, says projected revenue was $200M
The owners of a British Columbia farm where hundreds of ostriches were killed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is suing the government and police, claiming the loss of a business with revenue it projected at $200 million. The lawsuit by Universal...
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World

Spain's transport minister steps down 6 days after fatal high-speed rail crash
MADRID (AP) - Spain's transport minister announced Tuesday that he is stepping down, six days after a high-speed train collision south of Madrid killed 69 people. Transport Minister Óscar Puente made the announcement at the end of an hou...
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Plane parts found as far as 3.8 miles from crash site in South Florida, NTSB official says
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Investigators found part of the tail of the jet that crashed in South Florida more than a mile from the crater caused when the aircraft made impact. National Transportation Safety Board member Tom Chapman said...
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Authorities release 911 call from the man who killed a shooter inside an Oregon elementary school
A frantic 911 call from the man who fatally shot a 16-year-old shooter who killed four people at an Oregon elementary school last month was released Tuesday to The Associated Press through a public records request. In a tense call lasting...
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Escaped Tennessee inmate caught after 10 days on the run when his truck gets stuck in the mud
An escaped Tennessee prison er convicted of murder was recaptured Tuesday near Kansas City, Missouri, when his truck got stuck in the mud after troopers used roadside cameras and a helicopter to track him down, ending more than a week on the run, autho...
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Man charged with mailing hundreds of letters containing powder to officials ahead of the election
Federal authorities charged an Oklahoma man with sending hundreds of letters containing nonhazardous white powder to public officials ahead of the 2024 and 2026 elections. The powders turned out to be yeast or flour, though not all letter...
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Seattle Mariners hire Chicago Cubs farm director Jason Kanzler as manager
SEATTLE (AP) - The Seattle Mariners have hired Chicago Cubs farm director Jason Kanzler as manager, the team said Tuesday. The 36-year-old Kanzler replaces Dan Wilson, who was fired after a disappointing 76-86 season that began with World...
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