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 ...
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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...
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facility improvements
New ice plant installed at JRMCC
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30 Years of Sharing Success
SIGA releases financial results, record-breaking profits as a gaming operator
CFL
Riders move kicker Alex Hale to practice roster, Dawson Hodge to start in Winnipeg
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consultation process
Public input mostly opposed to third cannabis retailer
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La Ronge
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 ...
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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 ...
5h ago
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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...
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trade war
Lakeside Spirits to stop ordering American liquor
The largest liquor retailer in La Ronge has announced it is removing American products from its shelves. The move comes during an escalating trade war between Canada and the United States. Discussions between the two countries for a new trade deal fell apart last month, and soon after the United States implemented mor...
Sep 09, 2026
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economic driver
Rice worms affecting some harvesters more than others
Wild rice harvesting is underway in Northern Saskatchewan. Garth Muirhead has been busy harvesting wild rice at Meeyomoot Lake, which is about 70 kilometers south of La Ronge. He began harvesting Sept. 1 and expects to continue until the end of the month. As with the last couple of years, Muirhead noted rice worms con...
Sep 09, 2026
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charges laid
Woman arrested following chase on Highway 102
A 36-year-old woman is facing multiple charges following a firearm incident in Sucker River. On Sept. 7 at approximately 6:20 p.m., La Ronge RCMP received a report of a firearm discharge in the northern community. It was reported to police that a firearm was discharged from a car in the direction of a second vehicle. ...
Sep 09, 2026
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Saskatchewan
25 years later
A memory that never left: Sask. dual citizen reflects on 9/11
A quarter of a century after the attacks that saw four hijacked passenger planes flown into both World Trade Center towers, the Pentagon, and into a field in Pennsylvania, a Prince Albert woman who is an American citizen is still feeling the impact.Winter Miller was 11 years old and scheduled to board a plane home on S...
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Staying chilly
Cool conditions persist, frost a possibility Sunday morning
It's a significant sign that summer is quickly coming to an end. The North Battleford, Prince Albert, and Northeast areas could see frost overnight Saturday. Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorologist Terri Lang said a large ridge of high pressure is coming into the province from the Arctic, bringing cooler te...
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Legal standards
Public Prosecutions declines to explain why Mountie who broke woman's arm won't be charged
Saskatchewan's Public Prosecutions branch has declined to give any specifics as to why it had recommended charges not be pursued against an RCMP officer who broke a woman's arm during an arrest last year.The Serious Incident Response Team's report about the incident, which was made public earlier this week, said there ...
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Remembering Melrose
'He loved the game': Sask. hockey icon Melrose remembered by cousin, NHL great Clark
A day after his death at the age of 70, Saskatchewan's Barry Melrose is being remembered as one of the most influential voices in hockey.Melrose died on Wednesday after a three-year battle with Parkinson's disease.Among those sharing their memories of the longtime NHL player, coach and broadcaster is Toronto Maple Leaf...
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9/11
US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks
NEW YORK (AP) - Americans commemorated the 25th anniversary of 9/11 on Friday, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity.The milestone anniversary brought memorial rituals - wreath-laying, flag-flying, moments of silence, vigils and rea...
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Living history
From memory to history: Teaching 9/11 in Saskatchewan schools 25 years later
Twenty-five years ago, Kelly Klassen took his high school students to the library to watch history unfold.Klassen was teaching Grade 11 and 12 history and social sciences when the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks occurred. He remembers arriving at school that morning and learning what was happening.Students were taken to the lib...
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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 ...
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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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Big Weekend
Riders looking to hit their stride as Labour Day Classic approaches
The Saskatchewan Roughriders always look to improve throughout the season.But once Labour Day hits, head coach Corey Mace feels like this is the time of year when you really need to start seeing the team trend upward."The season standings usually start to get tighter and tighter around this time. You want to be hi...
Sep 03, 2026
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Roughriders
Riders' Burgess Jr.'s patience pays off with first interception in first CFL start
James Burgess Jr. was told one thing when he was cut by the Saskatchewan Roughriders following training camp - stay ready."I knew what I did in camp so I just stayed prepared and ready for any call from anyone. I got a call early and I was ready," the 24-year-old defensive back said.He had even gotten a job a...
Sep 03, 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
Ottawa begins rolling out long-awaited supplemental funding for national sport groups
OTTAWA - The federal government is rolling out more money for amateur sports organizations and will host a national "playground to podium" summit for stakeholders this fall. Secretary of state for sport Adam van Koeverden announced Friday that Alpine C...
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Teresa Wat becomes sixth legislator to join new party of former B.C. Conservatives
VICTORIA - The newest member of a still-unnamed party acknowledged she and five other former provincial Conservative legislators are in for the "long-haul" if they want to throw out British Columbia's NDP government, while urging others to join them. T...
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Ottawa ends permanent residency exemption for refugees with undeclared family
OTTAWA - The immigration minister has quietly ended a policy that helped some refugees sponsor their children or partners for permanent residency, while offering refugee advocates no explanation for the change. The temporary policy allowed certain refu...
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No need to set time limit for sentencing proceedings, Supreme Court of Canada rules
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada says a man is entitled to a reduction in his sentence for sexual assault because the post-verdict sentencing phase of the case took too long. But the top court also says there is no need for a set time limit for det...
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Conversations on trade with U.S. officials haven't stopped: LeBlanc
BANFF - Conversations between Canadian and American officials have not stopped, even if no formal trade talks are currently scheduled, Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Friday. LeBlanc was in Banff, Alta., on Friday for the two-day Libera...
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Thousands sign petition calling on Edmonton Oilers to reverse Formenton signing
EDMONTON - An online petition calling on the Edmonton Oilers to reverse the signing of Alex Formenton had collected more than 19,000 signatures as of Friday morning. The petition was started by longtime Oilers superfan Mary Loewen, known as "Mama Stanl...
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World
Mississippi police arrest a man in the death of Tasia Fortune
Mississippi police have arrested a man in the death of Tasia Fortune, a Black woman found hanging from a tree last month. Jackson Police Chief RaShall Brackney said at a news conference Friday that police had secured search and arrest wa...
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North Korea fires ballistic missiles toward sea after rivals' military drill it sees as provocation
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea on Saturday, its neighbors said, a day after the U.S., South Korea and Japan ended their trilateral military drill that North Korea views as a provoca...
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UK lawmakers vote down bill to allow assisted dying in England and Wales
LONDON (AP) - U.K. lawmakers on Friday voted down legislation to allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales to choose to end their lives. Following an impassioned four-hour debate in the elected House of Commons, the Terminally Ill ...
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Yemen's Houthis capture a Red Sea island in a threat to shipping, and other Mideast developments
Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen seized a key island Friday after capturing a Red Sea port, moves that threatened to further disrupt international shipping in the region. And Saudi Arabia said it shut down a major oil pipeline as a precaution afte...
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Trump commemorates the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks at the Pentagon
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump observed Friday's 25th anniversary by speaking about the Sept. 11 attacks at a ceremony at the Pentagon commemorating the lives lost when al-Qaida militants hijacked planes and killed nearly 3,000 people in thre...
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US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks
NEW YORK (AP) - Americans commemorated the 25th anniversary of 9/11 on Friday, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity. The milestone anniversary broug...
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