Former Royal
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office
LONDON (AP) - Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former British prince who was stripped of his royal titles because of his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office.While Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing in connection with his friendship...
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deep roots
Northern store in Fond du Lac closes
After more than a 100-year presence in Fond du Lac, the North West Company (NWC) no longer has a store there as of Feb. 15. That's according to Brigitte Burgoyne, the director of communication and public relations for the company, who stated in an email the closure of their Northern store operations in Fond du Lac fol...
Feb 18, 2026
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blizzard
Winter storm shortens Canadian Challenge, husband-wife duo in the lead
Blizzard conditions on Tuesday night have resulted in a shortened race for Canadian Challenge Dog Sled Race competitors. Because of reduced visibility crossing Montreal Lake resulting in sled teams going off course, the decision was made to shorten the premiere, 10-dog race by 80 kilometers or a quarter of its origina...
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deep roots
Northern store in Fond du Lac closes
After more than a 100-year presence in Fond du Lac, the North West Company (NWC) no longer has a store there as of Feb. 15. That's according to Brigitte Burgoyne, the director of communication and public relations for the company, who stated in an email the closure of their Northern store operations in Fond du Lac fol...
Feb 18, 2026
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sled dogs
Canadian Challenge 10-dog race underway
The main event in the Canadian Challenge Dog Sled Race is underway. There are 11 teams competing in the 10-dog, 322-kilometer race, which started at 10 a.m. in La Ronge on Tuesday. Each team left the start line in three-minute intervals with the temperature at -21 C, but feeling like -33 C with the wind. "I thin...
Feb 17, 2026
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Court proceedings
Sentencing decision reserved for Prince Albert sexual assault case
A man awaiting trial for the murder of Trevor LaPlante did not hold back his feelings for the media as he was escorted to Court of King's Bench Tuesday morning for a sentencing hearing on a separate matter.Michael Robert Bird, 34, was convicted last October of sexual assault. The offence occurred on July 1, 2024, which...
Feb 17, 2026
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Outrage to Outcomes
PAGC hosts Indigenous Safety Roundtable after hospital security incidents spark safety concerns
It's a meeting about moving from outrage to outcomes.That's how Prince Albert Grand Council Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte described a discussion Friday that brought together Indigenous leaders, city representatives, health system officials, police and security companies to talk about Indigenous safety and accountability ...
Feb 13, 2026
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winter sports
Canadian Challenge starting in La Ronge next week
Only a few days remain before the start of the Canadian Challenge Dog Sled Race. "Things are looking great," said Vice-President Dan Kirkup. "We have been busy working on the trail and getting volunteers signed up. It all seems to be coming together here at the end." Veterinarian checks begin Monda...
Feb 13, 2026
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Saskatchewan
A family affair
Ontario man wins Canadian Challenge dog sled race
Jesse Terry, of Sioux Lookout, Ont., is the winner of the 10-dog Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race. He finished the race in 38 hours and two minutes, arriving at the finish line in La Ronge at 12:20 a.m. That was about 12 minutes ahead of his wife Mary England, who claimed second place, and 45 minutes before Garrick Sc...
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Crime
RCMP searching for man who escaped police during raid
Pelican Narrows RCMP are asking the public to remain vigilant and report any sightings of a wanted 28-year-old man. Solomon Custer is being sought by police following his escape from officers during his arrest earlier this week. On Feb. 17, RCMP executed a search warrant at a home in Pelican Narrows where Custer was a...
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Budget news
Special warrants for extra spending could push Sask.'s deficit more than $1 billion
A number of special warrants for extra spending - worth about $650 million altogether - could end up pushing Saskatchewan's deficit up more than $1 billion.The provincial government published 12 special warrants on Thursday last week, authorizing extra spending for government ministries over and above what was budgeted...
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blizzard
Winter storm shortens Canadian Challenge, husband-wife duo in the lead
Blizzard conditions on Tuesday night have resulted in a shortened race for Canadian Challenge Dog Sled Race competitors. Because of reduced visibility crossing Montreal Lake resulting in sled teams going off course, the decision was made to shorten the premiere, 10-dog race by 80 kilometers or a quarter of its origina...
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Treacherous Travel
'Don't leave your house if you don't have to': Saskatchewan drivers encouraged to avoid highways
Saskatchewan RCMP, the Ministry of Highways, SGI and Environment Canada are all urging drivers in the province to stay home.During a combined press conference Wednesday afternoon, Dan Palmer from the Ministry of Highways said in 36 hours, the Highway Hotline website and mobile apps received 2.49 million visits."It...
Feb 18, 2026
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deep roots
Northern store in Fond du Lac closes
After more than a 100-year presence in Fond du Lac, the North West Company (NWC) no longer has a store there as of Feb. 15. That's according to Brigitte Burgoyne, the director of communication and public relations for the company, who stated in an email the closure of their Northern store operations in Fond du Lac fol...
Feb 18, 2026
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RIDERS NOW
Saskatchewan Roughriders announce more stops on Grey Cup championship tour
Rider fans will get plenty of opportunities to see the Grey Cup in person as the team's championship tour of the province continues.The tour launched on Feb. 7 in Humboldt, fulfilling a long-standing promise to that city, and 10 more stops were announced on Wednesday."The Grey Cup will be accompanied by members of...
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Podium finish
Canada's Laurent Dubreuil wins bronze in men's speedskating 500
MILAN - Laurent Dubreuil sat cross-legged inside the oval at Milano Speed Skating Stadium, arms raised in the air, after what he called the "most stressful minutes" of his life.The veteran Canadian speedskater had set an Olympic record time in the men's 500 metres moments earlier, but feared it might not even...
Feb 14, 2026
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winter sports
Canadian Challenge starting in La Ronge next week
Only a few days remain before the start of the Canadian Challenge Dog Sled Race. "Things are looking great," said Vice-President Dan Kirkup. "We have been busy working on the trail and getting volunteers signed up. It all seems to be coming together here at the end." Veterinarian checks begin Monda...
Feb 13, 2026
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Pen to Paper
Riders sign Super Bowl champ, former L.A. Rams running back Darrell Henderson Jr.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed a new running back who's bringing plenty of NFL experience and a Super Bowl ring to the team.On Friday, the Riders announced that American Darrell Henderson Jr. has signed a contract with the CFL club.The 28-year-old Henderson Jr. was selected in the third round (70th overall) o...
Feb 13, 2026
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RIDERS NOW
Riders sign James Vaughters as CFL Free Agency opens
Players from around the CFL can now make deals official on Tuesday.CFL Free Agency officially opened on Tuesday at 11 a.m., which allowed players to officially sign with other league teams.The Saskatchewan Roughriders had a few players hit free agency, despite signing back a good number of them.Saskatchewan's big move ...
Feb 10, 2026
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Rider Nation
CFL Free Agency to open as Saskatchewan Roughriders put together 2026 roster
CFL free agents can officially sign with their new teams Tuesday.After the CFL Free Agent communication window last week, reported deals can now become reality with the period opening.After winning the Grey Cup in 2025, the Saskatchewan Roughriders appear set to lose a few key contributors despite being able to retain ...
Feb 10, 2026
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La Ronge Profiles
Bring the outdoors inside
Lakeland Log and Timber - Where Log Becomes Legacy
There's a moment many people dream about: morning light filtering through tall pines, the quiet ripple of water nearby, the warmth of natural wood surrounding you as you sip your coffee. It's not just a house-it's a feeling. A connection to nature. A place that slows life down while standing strong for generations. At ...
Feb 02, 2026
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Athabasca Basin News
By Deht'anuhzeh Noey On June 1, 1982, Merv first stepped foot on the Rabbit Lake mine site as a young mill trainee. What he didn't know then was that this first day would mark the beginning of a remarkable 43-year career dedicated to growth, safety, and leadership at Cameco. Over the decades, Merv steadily advanced thr...
Oct 16, 2025
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10th Anniversary August 22-24, 2025
Waskesiu Lakeside Music Festival
Grab your dancin' sandals, or just kick back and enjoy the wonderful musical performances at the 2025 Waskesiu Lakeside Music Festival presented by Phantom Light Distillery. It's Waskesiu's biggest event of the year! The weekend is jam-packed with a variety of free family activities, including live on-stage musical ent...
Aug 13, 2025
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Canada
Hydro-Québec proposes doubling electricity rates for energy-hungry data centres
MONTRÉAL - Quebec's hydro utility is seeking to significantly raise electricity prices for data centres and cryptocurrency operations. Hydro-Québec has asked the province's energy board to hike rates for new data centres to 13 cents per kilowatt hour -...
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New study to help assess potential impact of expanding port on Hudson Bay
WINNIPEG - The federal government is taking another step toward a potential expansion of the Port of Churchill in Manitoba and increased shipping through the Arctic. Ottawa, along with the Manitoba government and other partners, is launching a market-s...
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NDP leadership candidates to square off in final debate
OTTAWA - With just over one month before the final vote, the five NDP leadership candidates are in the Vancouver area Thursday for the second and final party-organized debate of the leadership race. This English language debate follows a French languag...
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Pressure mounts on Quebec justice minister to backtrack on enshrining abortion rights
QUÉBEC - Pressure is mounting on Quebec's justice minister to abandon plans to enshrine abortion rights in the province's proposed constitution. Consultations on the constitution bill ended this week, with opposition parties noting that the section on ...
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U.S. International Trade Commission launches CUSMA rules-of-origin auto investigation
WASHINGTON - The U.S. International Trade Commission has launched an investigation into rules-of-origin regulations for automobiles under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico agreement on trade. A news release on the commission's website says the investigation will ...
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Ottawa making progress on defence purchasing reforms, Fuhr says
OTTAWA - Ottawa is now well into its defence procurement reforms and plans to introduce changes to make it easier for small and medium-sized businesses to navigate government contracting. That's according to Secretary of State for defence procurement S...
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World
Jury convicts man in killings of 4 men as they slept on NYC streets, rejecting insanity defense
NEW YORK (AP) - A man who fatally beat four sleeping men on the streets of New York City's Chinatown was convicted of first-degree murder Thursday, with a jury rejecting his insanity defense in the 2019 rampage. Randy Santos' attorneys h...
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Wisconsin GOP leader Robin Vos, who clashed with Trump, leaving office after reshaping the state
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Robin Vos, who has led the Republican charge in Wisconsin during his record-long stint as state Assembly speaker and blocked much of the Democratic governor's agenda, announced Thursday that he will retire at the end of the year. ...
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Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to give Democratic response to Trump's State of the Union address
WASHINGTON (AP) - Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will deliver the Democratic response to President Donald Trump's State of the Union address next week, just months after resoundingly winning an office previously held by a Republican. Th...
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Slavery exhibit removed by Trump administration is returning to Independence Mall in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - An exhibit detailing the lives of nine people enslaved by President George Washington in Philadelphia is being reinstalled on Thursday, despite an ongoing legal fight between the city and the Trump administration. The ...
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An arts panel made up of Trump appointees approves his White House ballroom proposal
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, a panel made up of President Donald Trump's appointees, on Thursday approved his proposal to build a ballroom larger than the White House itself where the East Wing once stood. The meet...
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Trump gets pledges for Gaza reconstruction and troop commitments at inaugural Board of Peace talks
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump announced Thursday at the inaugural Board of Peace meeting that nine members of the body have agreed to pledge $7 billion toward a Gaza relief package and that five countries have agreed to deploy troops to take...
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