Grid and Growth Fireside Chat
NDP bringing plan for power grid to public discussions
The Saskatchewan NDP has outlined their plan for Saskatchewan's power grid in the future, and they're taking that plan around the province. Leader Carla Beck along with Economy and Jobs Shadow Minister Aleana Young were in Prince Albert on Thursday for one of their Grid and Growth Fireside Chats, where they presented t...
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aging infrastructure
Power outage planned for Stanley Mission, Sucker River
A planned power outage is expected later this month for several communities north of La Ronge. The outage will affect 1,179 customers in the communities of English Bay, Grandmother's Bay, Missinipe, Nemeiben River, Stanley Mission, Sucker River and Wadin Bay. The outage, which was previously planned for Aug. 16 from ...
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Grid and Growth Fireside Chat
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Kikinahk Friendship Centre celebrates 50 years
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Power outage planned for Stanley Mission, Sucker River
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major milestone
Kikinahk Friendship Centre celebrates 50 years
Staff from La Ronge's Kikinahk Friendship Centre hosted a celebration Thursday to commemorate its 50th anniversary in the community. The three-hour come and go event, which attracted about 500 people, included a free barbecue, photo booth, face painting, entertainment, a historical slideshow, and local vendors. "...
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aging infrastructure
Power outage planned for Stanley Mission, Sucker River
A planned power outage is expected later this month for several communities north of La Ronge. The outage will affect 1,179 customers in the communities of English Bay, Grandmother's Bay, Missinipe, Nemeiben River, Stanley Mission, Sucker River and Wadin Bay. The outage, which was previously planned for Aug. 16 from ...
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Crime
La Ronge medical clinic closed Thursday after break-in attempt
The La Ronge Medical Clinic was forced to close its doors Thursday after an attempted break-in the night before. "Due to damage to our clinic entrance doors, our clinic will be operating virtually only on August 6, 2026," the clinic said on social media. La Ronge RCMP said officers were patrolling the communi...
Aug 06, 2026
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Crime
Three charged after pair of armed robberies: RCMP
A man and two women are in custody after RCMP say they assaulted and robbed people of their vehicles in two separate incidents earlier this week.Police say the spree began on Sunday, Aug. 2, at around 5:45 p.m., when officers in Prince Albert received a report of an armed robbery at a home in the community of Little Re...
Aug 05, 2026
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highway issues
Ministry of Highways responds to concerns from Air Ronge council
The Ministry of Highways has responded to inquiries from Air Ronge council following a meeting held between the two groups during the annual Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association's convention in April. In a letter to Mayor Julie Baschuk, Minister of Highways Kim Gartner stated the ministry appreciates the comm...
Aug 04, 2026
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player development
Stanley Mission teen playing upcoming hockey season overseas
Nathan (Nolan) McKenzie hopes to broaden his horizons by taking his hockey career across the pond to Finland next season. The 18-year-old from Stanley Mission arrived in the northern European nation on July 20 and will be playing for the Spirit of Hockey U20 junior hockey program, stylized as Spirit U20, a private clu...
Aug 04, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Grid and Growth Fireside Chat
NDP bringing plan for power grid to public discussions
The Saskatchewan NDP has outlined their plan for Saskatchewan's power grid in the future, and they're taking that plan around the province. Leader Carla Beck along with Economy and Jobs Shadow Minister Aleana Young were in Prince Albert on Thursday for one of their Grid and Growth Fireside Chats, where they presented t...
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Investigation ongoing
Woman killed in Corrections transport crash was from Poundmaker First Nation
A 24-year-old North Battleford woman who died in a crash involving a Correctional Service Canada transport vehicle in eastern Alberta was a member of Poundmaker First Nation. Poundmaker First Nation officials identified the woman as Kiara Mooswa. RCMP did not initially release the names of the people who died, saying t...
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Investigation
SIRT releases timeline in Turtleford RCMP in-custody death
Saskatchewan's police watchdog has released more details about the death of a 37-year-old man who went into medical distress while in custody at the Turtleford RCMP detachment. The Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) said RCMP officers went to a home on Thunderchild First Nation shortly before 12:30 p.m....
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Construction
Road projects in Wakaw area underway as other work reaches finish line
Motorists in the Wakaw area could be affected by a couple of road projects. Over 17 km of Highway 2, between Wakaw and Cudworth, is being rebuilt, along with the replacement of two culverts. That will be followed by paving. Grading work is underway and the Ministry of Highways expects that project to wrap up by the end...
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Cheers!
Labatt Breweries raises a toast to Sask. farmers with Baleboards campaign
The Labatt Brewing Company has teamed up with some Saskatchewan farmers as part of their new advertising campaign. The advertisements are far from what you'd normally see around the province as they're not a billboard, but rather, a 'Baleboard'. Placed along Highway 4 near Rosetown and Biggar, the eye-catching display...
Aug 06, 2026
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"absolutely incredible"
North Battleford reflects on successful Tony Cote Summer Games
North Battleford officials are calling the 2026 Tony Cote Summer Games a success after a week of competition that brought thousands of athletes, families and spectators to the community. Despite an increase in overall calls for service during the period, Battlefords RCMP say the Games did not contribute to the higher w...
Aug 06, 2026
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Local Sports
Riders Gameday
'This is pro football': Riders taking nothing for granted against 0-7 Redblacks
The Saskatchewan Roughriders don't have to look too far back in their history to know you can't take any team lightly in the CFL.In 2024, the 5-2 Riders locked horns with the 0-7 Edmonton Elks at Mosaic Stadium. Edmonton won that showdown 42-31.On Friday, the 5-2 Riders will take on the 0-7 Ottawa Redblacks. Kickoff is...
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Week 10
Roughriders lean on depth as injuries mount ahead of matchup with Redblacks
The Saskatchewan Roughriders relied on their depth to earn their latest win and may need more players to step up over the next stretch.Saskatchewan ruled out wide receiver Sam Emilus (foot) just before it's 28-26 win over the Edmonton Elks on Saturday.During the game, key contributors like slotback Kian Schaffer-Baker ...
Aug 04, 2026
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Hockey News
Ice Wolves trade for goaltender, Normand commits to U of A Augustana
The La Ronge Ice Wolves have made a trade for a goalie. La Ronge is acquiring 2006-born netminder Keagin Kelln from the Northern Manitoba Blizzard of the MJHL (Manitoba Junior Hockey League) in exchange for a player development fee.Kelln has two full years of Junior A experience, split between the Blizzard and the Gran...
Aug 02, 2026
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Revenge Win
Saskatchewan Roughriders win the rematch, defeat Elks in Edmonton
In a back-and-forth battle, the Saskatchewan Roughriders emerged as the victors in the rematch with the Edmonton Elks.While the offences exploded in the first meeting between the two last week, big plays were hard to come by on Saturday night at Commonwealth Stadium.Saskatchewan walked out of Edmonton with a 28-26 win....
Aug 02, 2026
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Saturday Night Football
Riders, Elks lock horns in CFL rematch at Commonwealth Stadium
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will try to throw a counterpunch against the Edmonton Elks in the season series.Saskatchewan lost 36-34 in the first meeting between the two teams last week. Edmonton can clinch the season series with another win today."It was tough (losing that last game). The last time I remember fee...
Aug 01, 2026
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New guy in town
Derick Roberson eager to make quick impact with Riders
After a few years of calls from the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Derick Roberson has finally ventured north and joined the CFL."I've been with the UFL for a couple of years, and the agent reached out to me with the opportunity to make a few bucks," the San Antonio, Texas product said after Wednesday's practice.I...
Jul 30, 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
Federal government's handful of health cut reversals won't help most refugees: doctors
TORONTO - The federal government has reinstated full coverage for a handful of health-care services for refugees, but doctors say it's not nearly enough. On May 1, Canada's Interim Federal Health Program imposed a 30 per cent co-payment requirement fo...
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Dairy farmers warn against concessions as U.S. tariff deadline looms
OTTAWA - Canadian dairy farmers are warning against any concessions involving their sector as trade talks intensify with the United States ahead of President Donald Trump's tariff deadline. A new round of 50 per cent American tariffs on a range of Cana...
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N.S. Court of Appeal says province can't deny people in tents enhanced income support
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's Court of Appeal ruled Wednesday that the province cannot refuse enhanced income support to unhoused people living in tents. The unanimous ruling by a panel of three judges overturned a Nova Scotia Supreme Court decision last yea...
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Old military transport aircraft to get new lease on life as waterbombers
OTTAWA - The federal government said Friday it is selling 10 of its used CC-130H Hercules aircraft to B.C.-based aerospace company Coulson Aviation, which will convert them into firefighting aircraft. They're part of a fleet of 12 retired by the Royal ...
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Two 18-year-olds charged in fatal Salsa on St. Clair shooting
TORONTO - A pair of 18-year-olds have been charged with first-degree murder in last month's deadly shooting at the Salsa on St. Clair festival, police said Friday, vowing to heighten security around other major street festivals. Jessiah Massaro-Gill a...
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B.C. police launch wildfire arson investigations, as blazes raise trauma in Shuswap
Terry Evans was driving home from picking up groceries with his wife on the north shore of Shuswap Lake on Wednesday when they spotted a fire in a ditch and several residents scrambling to bring water to douse it. Within 30 seconds, the flames had engu...
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World
A helicopter battling a Utah wildfire crashes with no word on the 2 people aboard
RICHFIELD, Utah (AP) - A helicopter helping battle a large Utah wildfire crashed Friday with no word on the conditions of the two people aboard as officials said they couldn't immediately reach the crash site. The helicopter was one of se...
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Senate confirms Hamilton to lead FEMA and clears more than 70 other Trump nominees
The Senate on Friday confirmed Cameron Hamilton as head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, returning the former Navy SEAL to the embattled agency he led temporarily last year only to be fired after he publicly opposed eliminating it. ...
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Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill negotiated by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate overwhelmingly approved a punishing Russian sanctions package Friday, the result of a yearlong campaign by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham to reinforce U.S. support for Ukraine and try to force President Vladimir Putin's hand ...
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New video shows gunman shooting victims at Idaho In-N-Out Burger drive-thru
Police released video Friday of a mass shooting that killed three people at an Idaho In-N-Out Burger, and praised an employee from a nearby store who engaged the gunman outdoors, slowing him down and possibly preventing more deaths as authorities were ...
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A 2-year-old at the center of a Texas brain-death dispute is taken off life support and dies
HOUSTON (AP) - A 2-year-old girl whose parents sued a Texas hospital to prevent it from testing if she was brain-dead after she drowned in a hotel pool on Memorial Day has been removed from life support and died, her family said this week. ...
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Appeals court rules Trump can't build White House ballroom without congressional approval
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal appeals court on Friday ordered the Trump administration to halt construction of its $400 million ballroom at the White House because the project lacks congressional approval. President Donald Trump doesn't hav...
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