Proud traditions
Gathering of Nations showcases traditional cooking techniques
Feeding the crowd at this year's Gathering of Nations event in Prince Albert is truly a community effort.Northern Saskatchewan communities have pitched in moose, caribou, duck, roughly 400 pounds of fish and locally picked blueberries.Darlene Carrier from Cumberland House Cree Nation, with help from her best friend, ha...
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Tariff fallout
Some businesses seeing tariff impacts now, consumers may feel it later
Some Saskatchewan businesses are already paying more for inventory because of the Canada-U.S. trade disputeAt Windsor Plywood in Prince Albert, owner Ray Kokotailo said the biggest impact so far has been on steel and aluminum products, with the cost of some steel products rising by about 30 per cent."We have defin...
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Proud traditions
Gathering of Nations showcases traditional cooking techniques
Feeding the crowd at this year's Gathering of Nations event in Prince Albert is truly a community effort.Northern Saskatchewan communities have pitched in moose, caribou, duck, roughly 400 pounds of fish and locally picked blueberries.Darlene Carrier from Cumberland House Cree Nation, with help from her best friend, ha...
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CRIME
RCMP seek suspect after Canoe Lake assault
Beauval RCMP are asking the public to report sightings of a Meadow Lake man following an assault at a residence on Canoe Lake Cree First Nation.Police received a report of the assault on Monday at about 12:20 p.m. An investigation found that a man forcibly entered a residence, threatened an occupant with a firearm and ...
Aug 25, 2026
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Environment Canada
Severe thunderstorms in the forecast for northern Saskatchewan
All eyes will be on the skies in the La Ronge area, as dangerous thunderstorms could develop this evening.As of 5 p.m Monday, Environment Canada had an orange alert issued for an area in northern Saskatchewan that covered Prince Albert National Park to north of La Loche and every community in between east to west. &quo...
Aug 24, 2026
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Not everyone is optimistic
Saskatchewan industries face tariff fallout as Canada protects supply management
Canada's focus on protecting Canadian farmers through supply management has exposed other industries, according to one professor, leaving them to bear the brunt of tariffs.University of Saskatchewan agricultural economist Stuart Smyth spoke on Aug. 24, just days after trade negotiations between Canada and the U.S. fail...
Aug 24, 2026
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planning and development
Draft land use plan opened for review for LLRIB members
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) Land Use Plan is ready for members to review it and provide any feedback before a ratification vote expected this fall. The purpose of the plan is to provide certainty for planning and development of LLRIB reserve lands, which is similar to official community plans adopted by munic...
Aug 21, 2026
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skill building
JRMCC launches Fastball Academy
A new program being launched by the Lac La Ronge Indian Band will prepare youngsters for a sport already well-established in Saskatchewan. The Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre (JRMCC) Fastball Academy is expected to start programming in the coming months to teach children between the ages of seven to 12 about th...
Aug 20, 2026
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Tariff fallout
Some businesses seeing tariff impacts now, consumers may feel it later
Some Saskatchewan businesses are already paying more for inventory because of the Canada-U.S. trade disputeAt Windsor Plywood in Prince Albert, owner Ray Kokotailo said the biggest impact so far has been on steel and aluminum products, with the cost of some steel products rising by about 30 per cent."We have defin...
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For the average Saskatchewan resident, and Canadians in general, the cost of living will go up because of tariffs on Canadian goods and coming counter-tariffs, Premier Scott Moe said Wednesday in response to the U.S. trade war.How much it goes up and how quickly that happens is much less tangible, but buyers of U.S. al...
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Photo Credit: Adam Johnson/DMDS Adam Johnson joins us on the Saskatchewan Country Closeup
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Rural recruitment incentive expands to 12 more Saskatchewan communities
A provincial program that allows communities to offer up to $50,000 to recruit high-priority workers has expanded to include another dozen communities. Hafford, Cudworth, Sandy Bay, Loon Lake, Whitewood, Canwood, Stoughton, Strasbourg, Eston, Langenburg, Leask and Norquay are now part of the Rural and Remote Recruitmen...
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Photo Credit: Dale Peters/DMDS A skilled multi-genre writer, Stumpf has already made his mark in the music scene by winning the 2024 Emerging Artist o...
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Local Sports
Riders now 6-and-4
Penalties, mistakes lead to 30-16 Riders loss to Lions
A number of miscues and costly penalties were something the Saskatchewan Roughriders couldn't shake in B.C. as they lost to the Lions on Sunday night.The 30-16 loss to the B.C. Lions (5-5) was Saskatchewan's second in a row, as they have now dropped to 6-4 on the season."I have to do a better job. This is two game...
Aug 24, 2026
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Game weekend
Woods relishing first season with Riders ahead of B.C. return
A phone call with Corey Mace made it clear where Josh Woods wanted to play football in 2026.The linebacker spent five seasons with the B.C. Lions but elected to join the Saskatchewan Roughriders this off-season."Off that first phone call with Mace, I knew this was somewhere I wanted to be," Woods said. "...
Aug 21, 2026
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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
B.C. forestry leader backs Canada's trade walkout despite possible softwood progress
VANCOUVER - A leader in British Columbia's forestry sector is voicing support for Prime Minister Mark Carney's decision to walk away from trade talks with the United States despite reported concessions on lumber tariffs in a scuttled deal. Kim Haakstad...
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The president says the U.S. doesn't need anything from Canada. Exports say otherwise.
OTTAWA - "WE DON'T NEED CANADA, THEY NEED US!" U.S. President Donald Trump's social media post this week was a continuation on a theme he's maintained throughout the trade war: that his country doesn't need anything from Canada. Experts - and exports ...
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New child safety measures Meta pledged in U.S. settlement not coming to Canada
OTTAWA - New child protection measures Meta has promised as part of a massive legal settlement in the United States won't be implemented in Canada. A spokesperson for Meta says the changes on its Facebook and Instagram platforms will only be made in th...
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As Carney pivots trade from U.S., here are some of Canada's new deals
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney was elected on a platform to stand up to the United States on tariffs, and diversify trade so Canada is no longer as dependent on the U.S. as it has been. Carney said on Saturday, hours after he suspended trade talks...
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Fact File: News story using Jim Balsillie to promote AI crypto platform is fake
An article made to look like it came from CBC News was shared on LinkedIn this month claiming that former BlackBerry chief executive Jim Balsillie was encouraging investment in an artificial intelligence-powered cryptocurrency platform. Balsillie says ...
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Saskatchewan's Premier Moe announces 50% retaliatory tax on U.S. booze amid trade war
PRINCE ALBERT - As Canada's trade war with the United States escalates, Saskatchewan is hitting back with a reciprocal tax on American alcohol. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced Wednesday that starting Sept. 8, Saskatchewan is to impose a 50 per...
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Nearly 1,000 are missing in Nepal and Tibet after catastrophic floods caused by a glacial collapse
UDIN DHUNGA, Nepal (AP) - China's Xinhua News Agency said Thursday that mudslides in Tibet caused by a glacial collapse have left three people dead and 558 missing, while police in Nepal reported at least 162 were killed after massive flash floods in a...
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More than 550 missing in Tibet after floods that left hundreds also missing in Nepal
UDIN DHUNGA, Nepal (AP) - China's Xinhua News Agency said mudslides Wednesday caused by a glacial collapse in Tibet have left 558 people missing, while police in Nepal reported Thursday morning that at least 162 were killed after massive flash floods i...
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Sal Veder, Pulitzer Prize-winning AP photographer who shot iconic 'Burst of Joy,' dies at age 99
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Pulitzer Prize winning photographer Slava 'Sal' Veder, best known for his picture of a U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel joyfully reuniting with his family after five years in a prisoner of war camp in Vietnam, died Aug. 22. H...
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Judge denies Minnesota's bid to compel the extradition of an ICE officer from Texas
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) - A federal judge on Wednesday refused to order Texas to extradite an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer charged with shooting a man and lying about it during the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. U.S....
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Testimony concludes in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial. Jury to hear closing arguments Thursday
Testimony concluded Wednesday in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, a mother accused of strangling her three young children in a case that has drawn attention to postpartum mental health. Closing arguments are expected to begin Thursday,...
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Talarico wants to unearth Paxton's depositions to keep focus on opponent's past in Texas Senate race
James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas, wants to reveal depositions involving Ken Paxton, his Republican opponent, as part of an ongoing effort to keep the focus on Paxton's history of scandals. The depositions...
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