

"It's a complete disaster."
Flooding triggers emergencies in 13 Saskatchewan communities
While floodwater runs into eastern Saskatchewan communities, many feel like they are sprinting to dry it all up.Several Saskathewan communities - including Canora, Kamsack, Norquay, Raymore, Sheho and Togo - remain under a state of emergency due to flooding.Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency spokesperson Jeff DeDekker s...
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Keaton Constant loves to dance
Red Pheasant powwow category includes young dancer in the circle
A new category at the Red Pheasant Cree Nation powwow is being celebrated as a step toward making the dance arena more inclusive for people with disabilities and diverse abilities. For Chief Kirby Constant, it was also a proud moment as a father. Constant's son, who uses a wheelchair and was born with skeletal differen...
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Summer adventures
Think Kelowna is just wine tours? The locals would like a word.
Review withdrawn
Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation backs Wheeler River uranium project
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Keaton Constant loves to dance
Red Pheasant powwow category includes young dancer in the circle
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La Ronge

recreation opportunities
Youth summer programming set to begin in tri-communities
With students now on their break, there are many programs being offered in the tri-communities to keep them busy until school is back in session. La Ronge's Kikinahk Friendship Centre will hosting a summer program with kids aged six to nine in the mornings and then ages 10 to 12 in the afternoon. The program runs July ...
Jun 30, 2026
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Education wins
Cows and plows, other factors linked to record grad classes
The chief of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band believes there are several reasons for the record number of graduates this June. Both high schools in the tri-communities had a record number of graduates, with Churchill Community High School seeing 61 students cross the stage to accept their diplomas, and Senator Myles Venne...
Jun 30, 2026
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national holiday
Canada Day events in La Ronge, Stanley Mission
Canada Day is quickly approaching and there will be celebrations held in both La Ronge and Stanley Mission. In La Ronge, Wednesday, July 1, will begin with a free pancake breakfast at the Kikinahk Friendship Centre from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. That will be followed by the annual parade. Participants with floats are asked to...
Jun 30, 2026
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change of plans
Michif language conference cancelled as 250-year Île-à-la-Crosse celebration approaches
The Village of Île-à-la-Crosse and the 250 Celebration Committee have released a statement expressing their regret about the postponement of the Michif Language Banquet and Conference scheduled for next week. The letter explains the village and the Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages (OCIL) ...
Jun 29, 2026
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red, white and local
What's happening for Canada Day in your communities
From sunrise pancake breakfasts to fireworks after dark, communities across Saskatchewan are preparing to celebrate Canada Day on Wednesday, July 1, with a full day of family activities, live entertainment and local traditions.In North Battleford, festivities will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the InnovationPlex, where...
Jun 28, 2026
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senior supports
Doctor impressed by progress on La Ronge long-term care home
A donor and former doctor from La Ronge is pleased with the work being done on the new long-term care facility currently under construction. Dr. James Irvine and his wife Trudy Connor, who donated $300,000 to purchase dialysis equipment, toured the building earlier this week with fundraising coordinator Jacob Page and...
Jun 26, 2026
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Saskatchewan

"It's a complete disaster."
Flooding triggers emergencies in 13 Saskatchewan communities
While floodwater runs into eastern Saskatchewan communities, many feel like they are sprinting to dry it all up.Several Saskathewan communities - including Canora, Kamsack, Norquay, Raymore, Sheho and Togo - remain under a state of emergency due to flooding.Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency spokesperson Jeff DeDekker s...
13m ago
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Review withdrawn
Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation backs Wheeler River uranium project
The Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation says it now supports the Wheeler River uranium project in northern Saskatchewan after reaching an agreement with Denison Mines Corp., the company behind the development. The First Nation had filed for a judicial review of the provincial environmental assessment approval for the project,...
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Keaton Constant loves to dance
Red Pheasant powwow category includes young dancer in the circle
A new category at the Red Pheasant Cree Nation powwow is being celebrated as a step toward making the dance arena more inclusive for people with disabilities and diverse abilities. For Chief Kirby Constant, it was also a proud moment as a father. Constant's son, who uses a wheelchair and was born with skeletal differen...
27m ago
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Saskatchewan Country Closeup - In Conversation with Sammii
Photo Credit: DMDS/Lauren Tutty Sammii is an Indigenous artist from Beauval, Saskatchewan. With a love for country music and Americana influenc...
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Buzz off
'Worst in a decade': Heat and rain fuel Sask. mosquito frenzy
A wet spring followed by hot weather has created nearly perfect conditions for mosquitoes to breed across Saskatchewan, sending populations soaring well-above normal levels.Sean Prager, an insect researcher with the University of Saskatchewan, said mosquitoes rely on standing water to complete the early stages of their...
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Île-à-la-Crosse
One of Canada's oldest northern communities celebrates 250 years with focus on land, memory and reconnection
The second-oldest settlement in Saskatchewan is marking a 250-year milestone with celebrations that are as much about memory and reconnection as they are about heritage.As the five-day anniversary event begins July 3, residents of Île-à-la-Crosse are turning to the water, and to the stories carried across ...
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"It's a complete disaster."
Flooding triggers emergencies in 13 Saskatchewan communities
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Winnings
Lucky guest at Gold Eagle Casino hits $1.9 million Smoke Signals jackpot
Review withdrawn
Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation backs Wheeler River uranium project
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Keaton Constant loves to dance
Red Pheasant powwow category includes young dancer in the circle
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30 Years of Sharing Success
SIGA releases financial results, record-breaking profits as a gaming operator
Buzz off
'Worst in a decade': Heat and rain fuel Sask. mosquito frenzy
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Game Day
Mathew Sexton to make CFL debut, Emilus and Schaffer-Baker to start for Riders on Friday
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Local Sports

Game Day
Mathew Sexton to make CFL debut, Emilus and Schaffer-Baker to start for Riders on Friday
Mathew Sexton has bounced around a lot in his football career.The 28-year-old Sexton is getting ready to play in his first CFL game as the Saskatchewan Roughriders take on the Ottawa Redblacks on Friday."I'm out here every day trying to do my job, just making sure to do things right and focus on the little details...
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Stopping Pimpleton
Riders special teams look to stop big returns, keep Ottawa's Pimpleton in check
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will look to put an end this week to breakdowns their special teams have been grappling with.Saskatchewan has allowed big return touchdowns in back-to-back weeks. Calgary Stampeders returner Tyreik McAllister returned a missed field goal 120 yards just before halftime, in what ended as a 40...
Jul 02, 2026
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Riderville
Riders deal with wide receiver injuries to start practice week for Ottawa Redblacks
The Saskatchewan Roughriders could have an almost entirely new receiver group for Friday's showdown against the Ottawa Redblacks.When the team returned to practice on Monday after its 40-34 loss to the Toronto Argonauts, only one starting receiver from Week 1 - KeeSean Johnson - was a participant. Sam Emilus (ankle), J...
Jun 29, 2026
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Are you ready for some football?
Riders, Argos set to clash in early season CFL showdown at Mosaic Stadium
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will look to continue their hot start during the Prairie Blizzard game.Saskatchewan is 2-0, and will take on the 1-1 Toronto Argonauts at Mosaic Stadium on Friday. The Riders will be in their white Prairie Blizzard jerseys, as they are technically the away team in the game. This will count ...
Jun 26, 2026
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Riders Vs. Argos
'Lot of respect for those guys': Riders' defence looking forward to Argos challenge
Defensive coordinator Josh Bell will take on some familiar faces as his Saskatchewan Roughriders meet the Toronto Argonauts on Friday.Bell was on the Corey Mace defensive staff in Toronto from 2022-23. Those teams featured current starting quarterback Chad Kelly and current head coach Mike Miller, who was the quarterba...
Jun 25, 2026
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Road victory
Riders out-gallop Stamps in overtime thriller, win 40-37
It was another thriller in the 2026 CFL season as the Saskatchewan Roughriders left Calgary with a 40-37 win over the Stampeders at McMahon Stadium on Saturday.The Riders led 23-7 at one point but with only 34 seconds left in the game, Calgary's quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. connected with Tevin Jones for a touchdown to...
Jun 21, 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

The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
The latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada. All times are Eastern: 11:20 a.m. Midfielder Niko Sigur says Canada will be looking to capitalize on whatever advantages they can find when they face Morocco in the round of 16 tomorrow in Houston. Def...
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55,000 hydro clients in Quebec, Ontario without power after severe storms
MONTREAL - Roughly 55,000 clients are without power in Ontario and Quebec after severe thunderstorms on Thursday swept across Central Canada, which was already dealing with sweltering temperatures. Environment Canada says that at the peak of the outag...
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Canadian country star Tommy Hunter dies at 89; hosted long-running TV variety show
Tommy Hunter, a fixture in Canadian living rooms for decades with his long-running CBC TV show, has died at age 89. The London, Ont., native is best known for hosting his music show "The Tommy Hunter Show," which started in black-and-white in 1965 and ...
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Ottawa to weigh guardrails, alternatives to 'contentious' Labour Code tool: Hajdu
OTTAWA - Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu says the federal government is exploring possible guardrails or alternatives to using what she says is a "contentious" section of the Labour Code that allows Ottawa to intervene in bitter bargaining conflicts. Hajdu's...
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In the news: Pipeline to BC coast, First Nations negotiations, and Stampede kicks off
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Alberta pitches pipeline amid First Nations feud Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is promising to work with Indigenous groups on a new pipeline to the B.C. coast, bu...
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'Cheer for the boys': Fans flying to Houston for Canada's historic World Cup match
Canada's record-breaking World Cup run has captivated the country and spawned legions of new soccer fans, but most of them have not been following the men's team around as loyally as Matty Alex. He has witnessed the team's magical journey throughout t...
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World

Interpol names suspect in Monaco bombing that reportedly targeted Russia-linked Ukrainian tycoon
PARIS (AP) - Interpol on Friday identified the main suspect in the Monaco bombing that reportedly targeted a Ukrainian tycoon with links to Russia as a 39-year-old woman from Ukraine who remains at large. The police organization named An...
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Overcrowded bus plunges into ravine in southwest Pakistan, killing 40 passengers and injuring 8
QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) - A speeding, overcrowded passenger bus plunged from a highway into a rocky ravine in southwestern Pakistan early Friday, killing 40 people and injuring eight others in one of the deadliest road accidents in recent years, official...
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A grand jury indicts Louisiana's attorney general in a fight over changes to the local courts
Louisiana's attorney general was indicted Thursday over accusations she threatened the jobs of New Orleans leaders who fought a Republican-led overhaul of local courts in the heavily Democratic city. The 16-count indictment against Republ...
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A grand jury indicts Louisiana's attorney general in a fight over changes to the local courts
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Louisiana's Republican attorney general was indicted Thursday on criminal charges by a grand jury in New Orleans, accused of trying to intimidate local officials who fought a law enacted by GOP legislators to overhaul the local court...
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Former Olympian indicted on felony charge over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism
WASHINGTON (AP) - A former Olympian was indicted Thursday on a felony charge in what President Donald Trump has called vandalism of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, where a renovation project he launched has been riddled with problems. ...
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Washington's Puyallup Tribe and First Nations in Canada hope World Cup partnerships raise cultural awareness
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) - Yangbin Wu shook his fists in rhythm with the thunderous drumming and singing, his face furrowed in concentration, as he held two "bones" in his hands. His opponents in an Indigenous game of guessing, strategy and spirituality poin...
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