

Shocking theft
Wide-spread power outage caused by copper wire theft attempt
A power outage that covered much of northern Saskatchewan yesterday afternoon was the result of an attempted theft of copper wire from a place north of Prince Albert, according to SaskPower. The lights went out just after 3:20 p.m. and covered an area that stretched from the Alberta provincial border in the West to th...
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Culture
Sask. family donates 14 eagle feathers to Provincial Court
Fourteen eagle feathers have been gifted to the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan and will be available for use during court proceedings.One eagle feather will be kept at each of the Court's thirteen permanent locations. A person who is swearing or affirming to tell the truth may hold the eagle feather or have it placed...
13h ago
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What's Trending
Trade Deal
Old CUSMA deal no longer possible, Moe says after Carney briefing
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30 Years of Sharing Success
SIGA releases financial results, record-breaking profits as a gaming operator
Shocking theft
Wide-spread power outage caused by copper wire theft attempt
11h ago
Culture
Sask. family donates 14 eagle feathers to Provincial Court
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La Ronge

foraging
Wild blueberries selling at an all-time high
Pickers in the La Ronge area are collecting a record amount of blueberries this year. Online advertisements via social media show some pickers selling their berries for as much as $60 per pail or large Ziplock bag. Grace Thompson has been picking for more than 40 years and she explained the price has steadily risen ov...
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Non-fatal shooting
Three arrested, two still wanted in Pelican Narrows shooting
Two suspects have now been arrested in connection with a shooting in Pelican Narrows in August, however, police said two suspects are still at large.Pelican Narrows RCMP received reports of a shooting around 4:45 a.m. on Linklater Street on Aug. 7. It was determined that a group of men armed with firearms approached a ...
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Into The Weeds Cannabis
Public consultation process enacted for third cannabis outlet
Into The Weeds Cannabis is once again attempting to open a location in La Ronge. At a regular meeting on Monday, town council decided to initiate a public consultation process to consider issuing a development permit to establish the discretionary use of a cannabis retail outlet at the current Penny's Hair Design loca...
Aug 18, 2026
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advertising
Town resumes control of highway sign corridor
The Town of La Ronge will assume control of the sign corridor along Highway 2 following the dissolution of the local Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber had been involved in two services which directly impact the municipality, including the installation of billboard signs in that area and the seasonal lighting on power p...
Aug 18, 2026
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Serious injuries
Man shot during altercation at Buffalo Narrows home
One Buffalo Narrows man was taken to hospital over the weekend after police said a fight resulted in a shooting. RCMP officers were called to a home just before 9 a.m. on Aug. 15 after a report of a gun being discharged. They learned that two men had been in an altercation outside of a home when one of them shot the ot...
Aug 17, 2026
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Three women charged
Pelican Narrows RCMP lay charges after gun, alcohol found in crashed vehicle
Three women from Pelican Narrows are facing multiple charges after their vehicle went into a ditch and RCMP officers found a loaded handgun and open alcohol inside. Officers responded to a report of a single-vehicle collision on Highway 135 near Pelican Narrows just before 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 10. The occupants did not re...
Aug 13, 2026
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Saskatchewan

Trade Deal
Old CUSMA deal no longer possible, Moe says after Carney briefing
Details of a pending trade agreement between Canada and the United States remain scarce, but Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said Wednesday that people first need to understand the old deal is no longer on the table. Moe made the comments in Prince Albert moments after a First Ministers meeting with Prime Minister Mark ...
10h ago
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Shocking theft
Wide-spread power outage caused by copper wire theft attempt
A power outage that covered much of northern Saskatchewan yesterday afternoon was the result of an attempted theft of copper wire from a place north of Prince Albert, according to SaskPower. The lights went out just after 3:20 p.m. and covered an area that stretched from the Alberta provincial border in the West to th...
11h ago
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Culture
Sask. family donates 14 eagle feathers to Provincial Court
Fourteen eagle feathers have been gifted to the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan and will be available for use during court proceedings.One eagle feather will be kept at each of the Court's thirteen permanent locations. A person who is swearing or affirming to tell the truth may hold the eagle feather or have it placed...
13h ago
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shared promise
'We still have a long way to go': Treaty 6 relationship examined 150 years on
"When I hold your hand and touch your heart, let us be as one; use your utmost to help me and help my children so that they may prosper."Chief Sweetgrass offered those words to Crown negotiator Alexander Morris as he stepped forward to sign Treaty 6 at Fort Pitt on Sept. 9, 1876, according to Crown-Indigenous...
15h ago
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2025 wildfire response
Meadow Lake, Prince Albert tribal councils join forces with SPSA for wildfire plan
First Nations leaders from Prince Albert Grand Council and Meadow Lake Tribal Council said a new wildfire partnership with the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency is meant to bring local crews and Indigenous knowledge into the response earlier, before small fires force evacuations. The three organizations signed a memora...
Aug 18, 2026
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Widespread outage
Power outage spreads across northern Saskatchewan
A significant number of communities in the northern half of Saskatchewan are currently without power. The outage affecting over 13,000 customers spans from the Alberta to Manitoba borders, from north of Wollaston Lake and south almost to Prince Albert. Much of northern Saskatchewan is currently without power. (Image...
Aug 18, 2026
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What's Trending
Trade Deal
Old CUSMA deal no longer possible, Moe says after Carney briefing
9h ago

Promoting music and culture
Submission for Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards 2026 are now open
Shocking theft
Wide-spread power outage caused by copper wire theft attempt
11h ago
Culture
Sask. family donates 14 eagle feathers to Provincial Court
13h ago

30 Years of Sharing Success
SIGA releases financial results, record-breaking profits as a gaming operator
foraging
Wild blueberries selling at an all-time high
13h ago
shared promise
'We still have a long way to go': Treaty 6 relationship examined 150 years on
15h ago

Local Sports

Lasting legacy
Respected Sask. veteran and famed boxer passes away
A respected veteran, famed boxer and a key member of the organizing committee for Back-to-Batoche will be laid to rest this week.Claude Petit died on Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the age of 90. His wake service and funeral are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday at the Beardy's and Okemasis Cree Nation Veterans Memorial Hall...
Aug 18, 2026
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Ti-Cats pounce
Tre Ford provides spark for Hamilton to beat the Riders 26-19
A depleted Saskatchewan Roughriders couldn't overcome injuries a second straight week as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats got a win at home on Saturday.Quarterback Tre Ford came into the game in the second half as starter Harrison Frost appeared to have suffered an injury. The dynamic dual-threat quarterback had 151 yards and a...
Aug 16, 2026
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Riders Gameday
Hamilton Tiger-Cats defence presents a test for Sask. Roughriders
While the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' offence is going through some growing pains, the Saskatchewan Roughriders know the opposing defence will be up to the task.Hamilton's defence is only surrendering 26.2 points per game to opposing offences this season, which is the third fewest in the league."They are coached well. Gu...
Aug 15, 2026
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North Wrestle
Decorated Sask wrestler launching platform to inspire wrestling's next generation
Driven by a desire for success not only for himself, but for his community, Cole Sanderson stands among the most decorated wrestlers Saskatchewan has ever produced. From Sturgeon Lake First Nation, Sanderson began his wrestling journey as a high school student in Prince Albert, and quickly became a regional, provincial...
Aug 14, 2026
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Rider News
Erik Andersen stepped up for Riders in clash with Ottawa
Erik Andersen was set to be the team's sixth offensive lineman for a third time this season. But just hours before the team's game against the Ottawa Redblacks, Andersen was told he would be making his first CFL start.Daniel Johnson was a late scratch at left guard due to an illness."I was in the tubs here a coupl...
Aug 13, 2026
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45th annual event
P.A. woman and Melfort man win Frank Dunn Triathlon
A Prince Albert woman was victorious in the 45th annual Frank Dunn Triathlon held Sunday in Waskesiu. Anne Marie Charles of Prince Albert won the women's event with a time of 3:07:20. On the men's side, Melfort competitor Curtis Glanville took home the trophy with a time of 2:45:47. Organizers said 42 teams and 125 in...
Aug 11, 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

In the news today: Trade talks bring hope, Russian missile strikes, Alberta AI debate
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Some premiers optimistic about trade talks with U.S. ahead of extended deadline Some of Canada's premiers say they're optimistic about Ottawa's progress in reachi...
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Some premiers optimistic about trade talks with U.S. ahead of extended deadline
OTTAWA - Some premiers say they're optimistic about Canada's progress in reaching a trade deal to avoid punishing tariffs from the United States, while others say they're waiting for more details about the agreement. U.S. President Donald Trump announc...
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Poilievre invites Iran's exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi to visit Canada
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has invited the former crown prince of Iran, who is pitching himself as the best option to lead Iran back to democracy, to visit Canada. Poilievre told a crowd at an event in British Columbia on Saturday th...
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'Lucky' collapsed on Amsterdam street. Did he go missing in Vancouver in 1994?
VANCOUVER - Vancouver police say they are working with Dutch counterparts and Interpol to determine if an unidentified man who collapsed on the street in the Netherlands three years ago is a Canadian who went missing in B.C. in the 1990s. Amsterdam pol...
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BC Prosecution Service says appeal not viable after man accused of murder acquitted
The BC Prosecution Service says appealing the acquittal of a man accused of killing 33-year-old Vanessa Terry isn't viable, after a judge tossed out incriminating statements made to police due to "degrading and humiliating" treatment by investigators a...
10h ago
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Carney asks provinces to return U.S. alcohol to stores
OTTAWA - Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked provinces to restock American alcohol on their shelves as Canada finalizes a trade deal with the U.S. U.S. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday he would put a three...
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World

A Russian missile and drone barrage kills at least 14 in Ukraine's Kyiv region
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russia pounded the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and the surrounding region with scores of missiles and drones in a nighttime aerial attack that lasted for hours and killed at least 14 people, officials said Thursday. Moscow...
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Missouri court allows new Trump-backed US House districts to be used in November election
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - A Missouri judge has allowed new U.S. House districts backed by President Donald Trump to be used in the November elections, rejecting a bid by to put the Republican-friendly districts to a statewide vote of the people. ...
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Missouri court allows new Trump-backed US House districts be used in November election
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - A Missouri judge has allowed new U.S. House districts backed by President Donald Trump to be used in the November elections, rejecting a bid by to put the Republican-friendly districts to a statewide vote of the people. ...
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Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK with their children, British newspaper says
LONDON (AP) - Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have decided to return to the United Kingdom, but they won't resume their roles as working members of the royal family, British news media reported late Wednesday. The couple's children, Pr...
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Rescue mission is called off for NASA's aging Swift space telescope
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - The mission to save NASA's sinking Swift Observatory was called off Wednesday, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year. NASA and Katalyst Space Technologies announced the news more than a month...
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Death toll in mine collapse in Central African Republic rises to more than 100
BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) - The death toll from a gold mine collapse in a western part of Central African Republic has risen to more than 100, a Red Cross volunteer involved in relief efforts and a local official said Wednesday. ...
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