Indigenous language
Federal funding boosts Cree, Dene and Michif broadcasting across Northern Sask.
Four northern Saskatchewan Indigenous broadcasters will share $1.89 million in federal funding over two years to help run radio and television programming in Indigenous languages. The federal government announced the funding Thursday in Beauval through the Northern Aboriginal Broadcasting component of the Indigenous La...
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Weekly Crop Report
'Yellowing and drowned out crops' follow heavy rainfall in Saskatchewan
Producers in Saskatchewan are starting to see the effects of the heavy rainfall the province has received in recent weeks.According to the latest crop report from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, which covered the week ending on Monday, producers are seeing "yellowing and drowned out crops" in some a...
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Jobs
Unemployment rate falls to 6.5% in June as youth add 33,000 jobs: StatCan
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SIGA Scholarship Program
wildfire update
Fire season conditions better than 2025, but challenges remain: SPSA
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Indigenous language
Federal funding boosts Cree, Dene and Michif broadcasting across Northern Sask.
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La Ronge
wildfire update
Fire season conditions better than 2025, but challenges remain: SPSA
Although there are 72 active fires burning in Saskatchewan as of July 9, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) reports conditions are better than they were in 2025. "We are not experiencing as many fires as last year or even the size, but essentially when these fires do get up and go, we are experiencing th...
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funding boost
New federal dollars for Sask. search and rescue association
Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River MP Buckley Belanger announced in La Loche on Thursday $1.15 million in funding for two projects led by the Search and Rescue Saskatchewan Association of Volunteers (SARSAV). According to a media release issued after the announcement, Canada's vast and challenging landscapes, i...
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COUNTRY MUSIC CONCERTS
Sask Parks Week encourages visitors to explore provincial parks
Saskatchewan residents and visitors are being encouraged to explore the province's parks during Sask Parks Week, running July 12 to 18.The week-long celebration culminates with Canada's Parks Day on July 18, a national initiative led by the Canadian Parks Council that promotes nature through educational, hands-on and f...
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Multiples house fires in last six months
Five families left homeless after sixplex burns in Deschambault Lake
Already facing a housing shortage, the community of Deschambault Lake is at even more of a loss after a six-plex was destroyed in an early morning fire Wednesday.Councillor Justin Beatty said all of the families living in the building got out unharmed, but the band is now wondering where they will live. "That's fi...
Jul 08, 2026
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homecoming
La Ronge residents impressed with Île-à-la-Crosse 250 celebration
Residents of La Ronge who travelled to Île-à-la-Crosse for its 250th anniversary celebration had nothing but good things to say about the historic six-day event. "250 years as a community is a tremendous feat," said Jim Brady Métis Local 19 President Brett Angus. "There aren't a lot ...
Jul 08, 2026
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in memory
Scholarship launched in honour of late La Ronge reporter
Piwapan Wellness Centre has launched a new post-secondary scholarship in memory of late journalist Valerie Barnes Connell Jordan. "We honour Val's contribution to our community, to honour the respect and love she had for the North," a statement from the Piwapan board notes. "We thank you Val for your fr...
Jul 07, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Jobs
Unemployment rate falls to 6.5% in June as youth add 33,000 jobs: StatCan
OTTAWA - A better start to the youth summer jobs market helped the economy record steady employment gains in June, Statistics Canada said Friday.Employers added 18,000 jobs last month, the agency said, mostly in part-time and private sector work.That pushed the unemployment rate down a tenth of a point to 6.5 per cent,...
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Indigenous language
Federal funding boosts Cree, Dene and Michif broadcasting across Northern Sask.
Four northern Saskatchewan Indigenous broadcasters will share $1.89 million in federal funding over two years to help run radio and television programming in Indigenous languages. The federal government announced the funding Thursday in Beauval through the Northern Aboriginal Broadcasting component of the Indigenous La...
17h ago
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Weekly Crop Report
'Yellowing and drowned out crops' follow heavy rainfall in Saskatchewan
Producers in Saskatchewan are starting to see the effects of the heavy rainfall the province has received in recent weeks.According to the latest crop report from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, which covered the week ending on Monday, producers are seeing "yellowing and drowned out crops" in some a...
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Corrections
Sask. NDP calls for review after multiple inmates released in error
Citing five cases of inmates being released in error from provincial correctional facilities, the Saskatchewan NDP is calling on the government to immediately launch a formal review. In addition to releasing the results to the public, the Opposition is calling for the review to include recommendations on how systems an...
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Rattled market
Fuel uncertainty: Why drivers should expect more fluctuation at the pumps
With the ongoing conflict between Iran and the U.S. causing ripples in the oil market and pushing fuel prices higher, drivers are left still wondering how much their next trip to the gas station will cost.While many people associate rising gas prices with supply shortages, one expert said the bigger issue is uncertaint...
Jul 09, 2026
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homecoming
La Ronge residents impressed with Île-à-la-Crosse 250 celebration
Residents of La Ronge who travelled to Île-à-la-Crosse for its 250th anniversary celebration had nothing but good things to say about the historic six-day event. "250 years as a community is a tremendous feat," said Jim Brady Métis Local 19 President Brett Angus. "There aren't a lot ...
Jul 08, 2026
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Local Sports
Sunday Kickoff
Riders return to practice to prepare for Ti-Cats showdown
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are now preparing for a Hamilton Tiger-Cats team that will be without one of the top quarterbacks in the CFL.Hamilton star quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell suffered a serious ankle injury in the team's loss to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The 36 year old underwent successful surgery for the injur...
Jul 09, 2026
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Surfing celebration
Former Roughrider Charleston Hughes to be inducted into Canadian Football Hall of Fame
Charleston Hughes, a former star for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, will be inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame this fall.Hughes, a six-time CFL all-star, led the league in sacks over five seasons - two with the Riders - and won Grey Cups with the Calgary Stampeders in 2008 and 2014."Let's go!" Hu...
Jul 08, 2026
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Back in win column
Sexton sparks Riders in 27-22 win over Redblacks
Matthew Sexton only needed one lane to change the game.In his first game as Saskatchewan's primary returner, Sexton fielded a punt near his own goal line and took it 101 yards the other way for a touchdown, helping the Roughriders hold off the Ottawa Redblacks 27-22 Friday night at TD Place Stadium.The special teams sc...
Jul 04, 2026
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Game Day
Riders to clash with winless Redblacks in Ottawa
The Saskatchewan Roughriders (2-1) will look to get back into the win column this week.In order to do so, the team will look to avoid giving the Ottawa Redblacks (0-3) their first win of the 2026 campaign."There are no bad football teams in the CFL. It's all good football teams. If you don't bring your A-game, it ...
Jul 03, 2026
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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...
Jul 03, 2026
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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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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
Supreme Court restores minimum sentence for obtaining sexual services from a minor
The Supreme Court of Canada has reinstated the mandatory minimum sentence for offenders who obtain or solicit sexual services from a minor in exchange for money. In doing so, the country's highest court overturns a May 2024 decision by the Quebec Court...
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Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for June, by Canadian city
OTTAWA - The national unemployment rate was 6.5 per cent in June. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities. It cautions, however, that the figures may fluctuate widely because t...
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Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for June, by province
OTTAWA - Canada's national unemployment rate was 6.5 per cent in June. Here are the jobless rates last month by province (numbers from the previous month in brackets): _ Newfoundland and Labrador 8.2 per cent (9.6) _ Prince Edward Island 7.6 per cent (...
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National employment numbers for June from Statistics Canada, at a glance
OTTAWA - A quick look at Canada's June employment figures (numbers from the previous month in brackets): Unemployment rate: 6.5 per cent (6.6) Employment rate: 60.8 per cent (60.7) Participation rate: 65.0 per cent (65.0) Number unemployed: 1,469,200 (...
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In the news today: U.S.-Iran tensions, B.C. wildfires, positivity in Ontario town
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... US and Iran exchange intensifying fire across Mideast, threatening ceasefire deal The United States has launched new airstrikes against Iran, and Tehran responded ...
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'It's infectious': Optimism a priority for Ontario town's chief positivity officer
NEWMARKET - When Newmarket Mayor John Taylor appointed a few dozen people to serve as positivity ambassadors in the southern Ontario town during the COVID-19 pandemic, he wanted someone at the centre of the effort. Longtime customer service supervisor ...
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World
Trump will let bipartisan housing bill become law without signing in protest over GOP voter ID law
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump will let the bipartisan housing bill approved by Congress become law without his signature, saying Friday that he was refusing to put his name on it because of the little progress made in passing a strict voter ...
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Many US Jewish adults have experienced assault or harassment over the past year, AP-NORC poll finds
WASHINGTON (AP) - Many Jewish adults feel unsafe in the United States, a new AP-NORC poll finds, with a majority saying they feel less safe than they did before Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel. The survey from The Associated Press-NO...
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One of Spain's deadliest wildfires has killed at least 12 people, with 23 others missing
MADRID (AP) - One of Spain's deadliest wildfires on record killed 12 people overnight into Friday, authorities said, as soaring temperatures grip much of the country. Several victims of the fire in the southern province of Almeria, a pop...
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The Bayeux Tapestry is at the British Museum after a secret journey from France
LONDON (AP) - After almost 1,000 years, the Bayeux Tapestry is back on English soil. In scenes like a heist movie in reverse, the priceless medieval artwork was spirited into the British Museum on Friday in the dead of night, after a high...
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8 men indicted in planned drone and sniper attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Eight men were indicted on murder and terrorism conspiracy charges Thursday for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack on the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House in June. The indictmen...
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Wally Funk, aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to travel into space, dies at 87
GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) - Wally Funk, an aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to launch into space, has died. She was 87. Funk died Wednesday at her apartment in an assisted living facility in the Dallas and Fort Worth suburb of Grapev...
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