McIlvenna Bay
El Dorado looks to more than double northern Sask. mine output
A newly minted copper and zinc mine near Creighton that has not yet reached full production is already looking to double in size.El Dorado Gold, which bought Foran Mining earlier this year, is in the process of test drilling at a site dubbed Tesla, next to McIlvenna Bay.During a luncheon hosted by the Prince Albert and...
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confidence
Sask. man walks the runway during New York Fashion Week
Flying Dust First Nation member and former La Ronge resident Christopher Merasty is back in Canada after participating in the Indigenous New York Fashion Week 2026 over the weekend. The event featured 30 Indigenous designers and 120 models, representing one of the largest gatherings of contemporary Indigenous fashion t...
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McIlvenna Bay
El Dorado looks to more than double northern Sask. mine output
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Summer adventures
Think Kelowna is just wine tours? The locals would like a word.
civic business
Third cannabis store proposal rejected by council, mayor only voted in favour
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Sask. man walks the runway during New York Fashion Week
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La Ronge
civic business
Third cannabis store proposal rejected by council, mayor only voted in favour
La Ronge Mayor Joe Hordyski was the only member of council to vote in favour of opening a third cannabis retail store in the community. A motion to do so was defeated at a regular meeting on Monday after councillors Abby Besharah, Viviana Ruiz Arcand, Melissa McNeil, Robert Pacey and Bruce Skilliter all voted against ...
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Housing crisis
Temperature plunge raises concerns around encampments
With a growing number of encampments in Saskatchewan, and with overnight temperatures nearing freezing, the Saskatchewan NDP is calling on the government to address the province's housing and affordability crisis.The NDP is calling for real investment in affordable and supportive housing and meaningful action to bring ...
Sep 14, 2026
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home opener Friday
No wins for Ice Wolves during preseason
The Ice Wolves finished the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League preseason without a single win. The team played four games, including two against last season's championship winners the Flin Flon Bombers, as well as the Nipawin Hawks. The Ice Wolves lost 3-4 and 3-7 against the Bombers, and 1-7 and 0-6 against the Hawks....
Sep 14, 2026
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facility improvements
New ice plant installed at JRMCC
A new $800,000 ice plant at the Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre (JRMCC) will ensure the rink remains viable for another 25 to 30 years. Work to install the new plant has been ongoing for the last couple of weeks, resulting in the La Ronge Ice Wolves having to practice and host their preseason games at the Mel ...
Sep 11, 2026
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consultation process
Public input mostly opposed to third cannabis retailer
Feedback provided to the town in a public consultation process for a third cannabis store has been largely negative. Administration launched the consultation process last month after the CEO of Into The Weeds Cannabis made a request to council to open a location in La Ronge for the second time. In all, administration ...
Sep 11, 2026
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police work
Man arrested in relation to Sucker River shooting
Police have located and arrested a man involved in a firearms incident earlier this week in Sucker River. Garry Roberts, 34, of the La Ronge area has been charged with flight from a peace officer, resisting a peace officer, and multiple firearms-related offenses. The charges stem from a shooting in Sucker River on Se...
Sep 11, 2026
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Saskatchewan
McIlvenna Bay
El Dorado looks to more than double northern Sask. mine output
A newly minted copper and zinc mine near Creighton that has not yet reached full production is already looking to double in size.El Dorado Gold, which bought Foran Mining earlier this year, is in the process of test drilling at a site dubbed Tesla, next to McIlvenna Bay.During a luncheon hosted by the Prince Albert and...
8h ago
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confidence
Sask. man walks the runway during New York Fashion Week
Flying Dust First Nation member and former La Ronge resident Christopher Merasty is back in Canada after participating in the Indigenous New York Fashion Week 2026 over the weekend. The event featured 30 Indigenous designers and 120 models, representing one of the largest gatherings of contemporary Indigenous fashion t...
11h ago
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Job Action
'We also want respect': CUPE takes 99% strike mandate to Sask. Health Minster Cockrill's local office
"I am a single-income household. So if I'm not working, there's no money coming in," Kimberly Plumb said when asked what strike action would mean for her.The cook and Red Seal chef was among over 100 health-care workers at a rally outside Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill's North Battleford constituency office ...
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Happy Campers
Fall campsite reservations open in Saskatchewan provincial parks
The end of summer may be approaching quickly, but there will still plenty of happy campers in Saskatchewan this fall.Fall campsite reservations in Saskatchewan Provincial Parks are now open, with many parks offering access to amenities like power and water until the end of the month. While services will be limited by t...
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"LIFE CHANGES FOR ALL OF US"
National Resilience Day aims to inspire one million acts of kindness
"I have a dream for Canada, and I need people's help to make it happen," said Allen Lycka.Lycka is encouraging Canadians to take part in National Resilience Day on Sept. 24 by completing a small act of resilience, with a goal of inspiring one million people to participate."Sooner or later, life changes f...
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Historic investment
Bell Canada announces major Sask. AI data centre project expansion
Bell Canada is expanding its plans to build an AI data centre outside of Regina, announcing it will establish the company's new Bell AI Fabric Headquarters in Saskatchewan.The move is expected to bring more than $50 billion in capital investment.The province called it the single-largest private sector capital investmen...
Sep 14, 2026
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Local Sports
Banjo Blues
Offence dries up for Riders in low-scoring Banjo Bowl loss to Blue Bombers
Offensive production was a struggle all afternoon long for the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday, as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers came out victorious in the 22nd edition of the Banjo Bowl.The Roughriders failed to find the end zone against the Blue Bombers, with Winnipeg holding Trevor Harris and company in check to ea...
Sep 12, 2026
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Riders gameday
'Great test for us': Riders head to Winnipeg for Banjo Bowl clash
After claiming victory in the Labour Day Classic, the Saskatchewan Roughriders head into hostile territory today.It's the annual Labour Day rematch as the Riders take on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Princess Auto Stadium. Saskatchewan is coming off of a 32-26 overtime victory at Mosaic Stadium in the Labour Day Classic...
Sep 12, 2026
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CFL
Riders move kicker Alex Hale to practice roster, Dawson Hodge to start in Winnipeg
A change is coming at the kicker position for the Saskatchewan Roughriders.The CFL club released its depth chart on Friday ahead of Saturday's game in Winnipeg against the Blue Bombers. One of the biggest changes was the team moving kicker Alex Hale to the practice roster, while Dawson Hodge gets set to make his first ...
Sep 11, 2026
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Labour Day Classic
Updated: Overtime thriller as Riders take Labour Day Classic over Bombers
It took some extra football, but the Saskatchewan Roughriders won another Labour Day Classic on Saturday.Saskatchewan emerged from a sold-out Mosaic Stadium with a 32-26 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers."That was the best atmosphere I've been a part of in my 20 years of playing football," defensive back Jon...
Sep 07, 2026
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Yearly showdown
'Sixty minutes of violent football': Riders, Bombers set to clash in Labour Day Classic
It's one of the most anticipated games of the CFL season - the annual Labour Day Classic at Mosaic Stadium between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.The yearly showdown has a reputation as a game where the teams' records don't matter but in 2026, it, along with the rematch between the two in the ne...
Sep 06, 2026
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Big Weekend
Riders look to build momentum, halt Bombers' surge in Labour Day Classic
Momentum is something teams are always trying to capture throughout a season.The Saskatchewan Roughriders were able to put an end to a two-game skid last week with a 28-24 victory over the Toronto Argonauts.Defensive back Marcus Sayles believes that momentum does carry over from game to game. "We had a really good...
Sep 05, 2026
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La Ronge Profiles
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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Winnings
Lucky guest at Gold Eagle Casino hits $1.9 million Smoke Signals jackpot
The Smoke Signals Progressive Jackpot must hit before it reaches $2 million and for Yvonne Greenwald, it was as close to the limit as possible.Yvonne, from Unity, Sask., became Saskatchewan's newest millionaire on Wednesday when she officially won a total of $1,924,070.69 at the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority's (...
Jun 16, 2026
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Canada
Carney arrives in Strasbourg, set to attend European Parliament and meet British PM
STRASBOURG - Prime Minister Mark Carney has landed in Strasbourg, France, ahead of his visit to the European Parliament. He was greeted on the tarmac Wednesday by Canada's ambassador to France, Nathalie Drouin, and the vice-president of the European Pa...
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What you need to know about Carney's pitch for private investment in airports
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says he wants private investors to take over operations at Canada's four largest airports in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver. Speaking at a government-led investment summit in Toronto on Tuesday, Carney sai...
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Harper says Canada had 'no choice' but to walk away from U.S. trade talks
TORONTO - Former prime minister Stephen Harper says the federal government had "no choice" but to walk away from trade talks with the United States. Delivering closing remarks at Canada's first-ever national investment summit Tuesday, Harper said the m...
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Missing B.C. skyrunner 'remains among the mountains,' family says after search
The family of famed Canadian skyrunner and mountaineer Kalie McCrystal, who went missing on the Matterhorn in the Alps more than two weeks ago, say she "remains among the mountains where she felt most at home." Her mother and sister said in a statement...
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Vancouver General Hospital to make custom splints using 3D printing, saving time
VICTORIA - British Columbia's largest hospital will become the first health care facility in North America to produce custom splints using 3D printing technology on site. Health Minister Ravi Kahlon said Tuesday that printing splints at the hospital wo...
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From e-scooters to Indigenous rights law, B.C.'s local leaders discuss top concerns
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's deputy premier and attorney general, Niki Sharma, said she doesn't want strides made with the province's Indigenous rights legislation to get lost amid criticism of the law and questions about its future. Sharma said B.C....
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World
3 people killed when NBC news helicopter crashes while covering Los Angeles bus accident
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A local NBC news helicopter crashed in a Los Angeles neighborhood on Tuesday and burst into flames, killing at least three people while reporters were covering the nearby crash of an SUV and a city bus, officials and the station said...
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Kennedy Center board votes to close over financial woes, Trump branding dispute, AP sources say
WASHINGTON (AP) - The board of the Kennedy Center voted on Tuesday to close over financial issues and a dispute over putting President Donald Trump's name on the iconic performing arts venue, according to people familiar with the matter. ...
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Judge blocks Kennedy Center board from putting Trump's name on the building or grounds in any way
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge blocked the Kennedy Center on Tuesday from returning President Donald Trump 's name to the iconic performing arts venue in a move meant to recognize his renovation efforts, saying it would violate an earlier ruling tha...
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US strips millions in military aid from Europe and Mideast to back Trump-aligned nations in Americas
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration is stripping tens of millions of dollars in U.S. military assistance from countries in Europe and the Middle East to support conservative-leaning governments in Central and South America. The Sta...
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Trump slams Supreme Court for rejecting his push to restrict mail ballots
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump on Tuesday went after the Supreme Court after it rejected his push to restrict mail-in voting in this year's midterms, saying justices who opposed him were "not the people I interviewed." The Trump...
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2 US government personnel were accidentally shot by soldiers in the African nation of Eswatini
MANZINI, Eswatini (AP) - Soldiers in the African nation of Eswatini accidentally shot two U.S. government personnel last week, the country's government said. The U.S. personnel were shot during an anti-smuggling operation by the Eswatini ...
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