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...
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federal investments
Ottawa eyes Green Lake to help feed the North under $3.2B food strategy
The federal government is looking to communities like Green Lake to help strengthen Canada's food supply as it highlights its $3.2-billion National Food Security Strategy, aimed at growing and processing more food at home while reducing reliance on long-distance supply chains.Secretary of State for Rural Development Bu...
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"There’s a lot of carnage that has been left behind.”
Volunteers rally as eastern Saskatchewan flooding devastates town
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Stopping Pimpleton
Riders special teams look to stop big returns, keep Ottawa's Pimpleton in check
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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
"There’s a lot of carnage that has been left behind.”
Volunteers rally as eastern Saskatchewan flooding devastates town
What began as days of relentless rain have quickly turned into one of the most significant flooding events many people in eastern Saskatchewan can remember.Floodwater surrounded homes, businesses and roads in the village of Norquay after a slow-moving storm stalled over the region, dropping extraordinary amounts of rai...
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Part-time child care families could be left out under July 1 change, operator warns
A Rocanville childcare operator says families who only need spaces on a casual basis will be left out as a result of changes the provincial government is making.Cara Werner - executive director of Dream Big Childcare and chair of the advocacy group, Child Care Now Saskatchewan - said while the Rocanville daycare has 45...
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federal investments
Ottawa eyes Green Lake to help feed the North under $3.2B food strategy
The federal government is looking to communities like Green Lake to help strengthen Canada's food supply as it highlights its $3.2-billion National Food Security Strategy, aimed at growing and processing more food at home while reducing reliance on long-distance supply chains.Secretary of State for Rural Development Bu...
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dog days of summer
Golden, B.C., hopes to live up to its name with gathering of golden retrievers from across Western Canada
If plans come together, Golden, B.C., will be overflowing with gold this fall...four-legged gold, that is.A dog lover in the mountain community is trying to organize what she hopes will become Western Canada's largest meetup of golden retrievers, bringing hundreds of dogs and their owners to the town of Golden on Sept....
Jul 01, 2026
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Suspicious activity
La Ronge RCMP investigate reports of people wearing clothing associated with hate group
La Ronge RCMP officers were called around 9:15 p.m. on June 29 about several individualswalking around the La Ronge area dressed in clothing associated with promoting hate.RCMP said officers patrolled the area in an effort to locate the group but were unabe to find them.Photos and videos that appeared to show at least ...
Jun 30, 2026
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Be aware
Text scam claims recipient has outstanding traffic citation
Saskatchewan RCMP are investigating multiple reports of a text message scam that claims the recipient has an outstanding traffic citation.The fraudulent text messages direct individuals to click a link and submit payment online, falsely identifying the sender as the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan.Incidents have been ...
Jun 30, 2026
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Local Sports
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...
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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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Riderville
Rider Foundation shares stories behind impact on Saskatchewan youth
A family sharing the loss of their son, a principal describing the excitement of a Rider player walking into a classroom, and a teenage football player explaining how he stayed in the game.Those were some of the stories at the centre of the Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation's annual impact report Thursday, which moved...
Jun 20, 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
RCMP arrest two after raid at alleged migrant smuggling stash house in Montreal
MONTREAL - RCMP say officers are searching a residence in the Montréal-Nord borough in an investigation into a suspected human smuggling ring. They say one alleged smuggler and one migrant have been arrested, but police did not say what charges they co...
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Alberta update on West Coast oil pipeline postponed
CALGARY - The Alberta government has postponed a planned update on its planned million-barrel-a-day oil pipeline to the West Coast. A news conference with Premier Danielle Smith had been scheduled for this morning, but it has been delayed to later in t...
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Carney to meet with Premier Eby in Vancouver as Smith plans pipeline announcement
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to be in Vancouver today, where he will meet with B.C. Premier David Eby and discuss major projects in the province. Carney's itinerary says today's announcement with Eby involves "a new co-operative pro...
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The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
The latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada. All times are Eastern: 12:15 p.m. Morocco midfielder Ismael Saibari's standout World Cup has been rewarded with a move to Bayern Munich. The 25-year-old has signed with the German powerhouse through Ju...
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Large fan crowds expected in sweltering Toronto for Portugal-Croatia World Cup match
TORONTO - Fans in Toronto are expected to turn out in droves today to watch Portugal take on Croatia at the FIFA men's World Cup, despite a stifling heat wave and some event cancellations. The round of 32 match is the final game of the international to...
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In the news today: U.S. on CUSMA, rainy Canada Day, heat wave, Portugal plays Croatia
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... U.S. not renewing trade agreement with Canada and Mexico in 'current form' United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says the country will not renew its tr...
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World
Venezuelan security guard pulled alive from building basement 8 days after twin quakes
CATIA LA MAR, Venezuela (AP) - Rescuers pulled a 43-year-old security guard alive from a collapsed basement early Thursday, ending a grueling dayslong operation that became a symbol of hope after the devastation of twin earthquakes that struck Venezuel...
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Papua separatists claim to have shot dead a US pilot who transported Indonesian troops
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) - A Papua separatist group said Thursday it has shot dead an American pilot who allegedly brought Indonesian troops into a 'conflict zone.' In a statement, Sebby Sambom, spokesman for the West Papua Liberation Army...
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UK formally apologizes for state's role in forcing unwed mothers to give up babies for adoption
LONDON (AP) - Prime Minister Keir Starmer formally apologized Thursday for the British state's role in separating tens of thousands of unmarried mothers from their babies, a practice that lasted for decades until the 1970s. He said in Par...
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11-year-old boy driving pickup truck crashes into group of Thai monks, killing 8
BANGKOK (AP) - An 11-year-old boy crashed a pickup truck into a group of monks on a pilgrimage walk in northeastern Thailand on Thursday, killing eight, officials said. A total of 35 monks from Mukdahan province, about 600 kilometers nort...
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Vatican excommunicates schismatic bishops and priests, and warns their followers
VATICAN CITY (AP) - The Vatican responded aggressively Thursday to a traditionalist group that consecrated bishops without the pope's consent, declaring the Society of St. Pius X had formally broken with the Catholic Church. It excommunicated its bisho...
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A major Russian attack kills 20 in Kyiv as Ukrainian strikes disrupt Moscow's oil sector
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russia hammered Kyiv in an 11-hour drone and missile attack overnight into Thursday morning, killing at least 20 civilians in the city and injuring scores more in what Moscow said was retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on Russian oi...
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