Masterpieces
Why is this extraordinary art collection in rural Saskatchewan?
ST. WALBURG, SASK. - "You know, when we were younger, we hated this place."Bert Imhoff said it almost casually. It's a startling admission, considering where he is standing.Around him are canvases painted by his grandfather, Count Berthold von Imhoff, a remarkable artist whose work can still be found on the w...
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Cerebral Palsy
Regina boy vying to become Stan Lee's next comic superhero
Tony Dubois has spent much of his life surrounded by superheroes.Spider-Man cartoons and books were staples growing up. Batman is his all-time favourite. His collection of superhero toys has grown so large that his dad, John, has trouble finding room for it all.Now the 12-year-old Regina boy has a chance to become a su...
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Searching for suspects
RCMP investigating Stanley Mission sex assault case
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Why is this extraordinary art collection in rural Saskatchewan?
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Searching for suspects
RCMP investigating Stanley Mission sex assault case
RCMP officers in Stanley Missionare asking the public to review any security footage they have that may have captured suspicious activity on Friday night. According to police, officers got a report about a sexual assault in the northern Saskatchewan community shortly after 9 p.m. that night. Investigators are appealing...
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respect
Ice Wolves wear orange jerseys for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The La Ronge Ice Wolves wore orange jerseys at their home game on Wednesday in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The jerseys were also symbolic of the team's desire to recognize the survivors of residential schools, the ongoing healing, and the children who never made it home. The game included ...
Oct 1, 2026
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giving back
Large donation benefits local food bank
A $25,000 donation from Lakeside Spirits to Lac La Ronge Food Bank will go a long way when it comes to keeping hungry bellies full. "That is a very, very generous donation, and we're so grateful to get a donation of that size," said Chairperson Cheryl Norgaard. "As everyone knows, grocery prices have do...
Oct 1, 2026
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drug bust
RCMP seize one kilogram of cocaine in Stanley Mission
Cocaine, cash, and drug trafficking paraphernalia were seized by Stanley Mission RCMP during a traffic stop early Saturday morning. On Sept. 26 at approximately 2 a.m., officers were conducting proactive patrols in Stanley Mission and stopped a vehicle in which police observed drug trafficking paraphernalia and open a...
Oct 1, 2026
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Court proceedings
Trial dates set for La Ronge taxi sex assault case
Trial dates have now been set for two men from the La Ronge area, charged with sexual assault after a woman was attacked during a cab ride.The pre-trial hearing took place at Court of King's Bench in Prince Albert on Sept. 25. Akshar Desai and Keshav Dhillon will reappear for a jury trial on April 5, 2027. One week has...
Oct 1, 2026
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Reconciliation
Prince Albert Deputy Police Chief aspires to see more Indigenous people in policing
An Indigenous woman in a senior role with the Prince Albert Police Service says she would like to see more people like herself in the profession. Deputy Chief Farica Prince has been with the organization since 2021. "As an Indigenous woman in policing, you know, I look around at the national landscape, you know, a...
Sep 30, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Masterpieces
Why is this extraordinary art collection in rural Saskatchewan?
ST. WALBURG, SASK. - "You know, when we were younger, we hated this place."Bert Imhoff said it almost casually. It's a startling admission, considering where he is standing.Around him are canvases painted by his grandfather, Count Berthold von Imhoff, a remarkable artist whose work can still be found on the w...
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Minister Lori Carr
Sask. delays involuntary addiction treatment rollout to 2027
The legislation underpinning Saskatchewan's involuntary treatment program may have passed in spring of 2026, but it's not expected to be up and running for several months yet.At the end of the spring sitting, Mental Health and Addictions Minister Lori Carr said she hoped the program would be up and running later in 202...
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Cerebral Palsy
Regina boy vying to become Stan Lee's next comic superhero
Tony Dubois has spent much of his life surrounded by superheroes.Spider-Man cartoons and books were staples growing up. Batman is his all-time favourite. His collection of superhero toys has grown so large that his dad, John, has trouble finding room for it all.Now the 12-year-old Regina boy has a chance to become a su...
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Healthcare Needs
Saskatchewan wants feds to renew millions in targeted health funding
Health ministers all across the country are eyeing possible holes in their budgets as the days count down to two significant federal funding agreements ending.Lori Carr is Saskatchewan's Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Seniors and Rural and Remote Health. She attended an emergency virtual meeting with her cou...
Oct 4, 2026
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Early Passing
Sask. Stanley Cup champion defenceman Lyle Odelein dead at 58
Stanley Cup champion defenceman and Saskatchewan product Lyle Odelein has died at the age of 58.As reported Saturday by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Odelein died from a heart attack overnight on Friday.A native of Quill Lake, Odelein played over 1,000 games in the NHL for the Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, Phoe...
Oct 4, 2026
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Fatal Accident
Foam Lake community grieving for three killed in grid-road crash
A 40-year-old woman and two young girls from Foam Lake are dead following a three-vehicle crash on a local grid road Friday afternoon, Saskatchewan RCMP said.People in the small, community-oriented town were grieving the loss on Sunday, with one family putting a pair of stuffed animals and a small bunch of flowers on t...
Oct 4, 2026
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Local Sports
Early Passing
Sask. Stanley Cup champion defenceman Lyle Odelein dead at 58
Stanley Cup champion defenceman and Saskatchewan product Lyle Odelein has died at the age of 58.As reported Saturday by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Odelein died from a heart attack overnight on Friday.A native of Quill Lake, Odelein played over 1,000 games in the NHL for the Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, Phoe...
Oct 4, 2026
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Go Riders
Saskatchewan Roughriders lose 37-31 to Calgary Stampeders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will have to wait a little longer to punch their ticket to the playoffs.The Calgary Stampeders held off a late Saskatchewan push for a 37-31 win Friday night at Mosaic Stadium, preventing the Riders from clinching a post-season berth and handing the green and white a third straight loss.Cal...
Oct 3, 2026
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Riders Gameday
Riders look to clinch playoff spot in showdown against Stamps
The Saskatchewan Roughriders don't need to be told how important Friday's game against the Calgary Stampeders is.Saskatchewan can clinch a playoff spot with a win, but a loss by more than three points means another CFL West Division rival will hold the tiebreaker over Saskatchewan. The B.C. Lions clinched the season se...
Oct 2, 2026
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respect
Ice Wolves wear orange jerseys for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The La Ronge Ice Wolves wore orange jerseys at their home game on Wednesday in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The jerseys were also symbolic of the team's desire to recognize the survivors of residential schools, the ongoing healing, and the children who never made it home. The game included ...
Oct 1, 2026
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Rider news
Kicker Brett Lauther returns to Riders' roster after Redblacks trade
Kicker Brett Lauther is a Saskatchewan Roughrider once again after a trade with the Ottawa Redblacks.According to the Roughriders, the team acquired Lauther in exchange for their fifth-round pick in the CFL's 2027 draft.Lauther spent eight previous seasons with the Riders, suiting up for 114 regular-season games and ei...
Sep 30, 2026
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Rider news
Tevaughn Campbell returns to practice as Riders prepare for Calgary
The Saskatchewan Roughriders could be close to getting another key piece of their team back.Tevaughn Campbell, the all-star defensive back who has been out since Week 9, was back on the field with the CFL club on Monday as a limited participant in practice."I feel healthy and I feel as good as I can feel after wha...
Sep 29, 2026
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La Ronge Profiles
SGEU Member Spotlight
Radiation Therapist Arlene Heinrich: a career built on care, teamwork and connection
A radiation therapist for almost 40 years, Arlene Heinrich shares why patient care, teamwork and a healthy life outside work have kept her committed to a career she would choose again.For Arlene Heinrich, a radiation therapist at the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (SCA), compassion is as important as technical skill when d...
Oct 1, 2026
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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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Canada
Two Canadian Armed Forces members arrested in organized crime, kidnapping probe: DND
TORONTO - The Department of National Defence says two members of the Canadian Armed Forces were arrested by Toronto police on charges related to organized crime, kidnapping and firearms theft. The department says Sachintha Fernando and James Moreau, b...
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Canada closely following reports of plague in Russia, health minister says
OTTAWA - Health Minister Marjorie Michel says Canada is very closely following reports that a woman who worked at a plague research institute in Siberia has died. Russian authorities say the woman contracted pneumonia from an unknown source and there's...
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Security screening mostly 'unimpeachable' but 'there are gaps': Anandasangaree
OTTAWA - Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree acknowledged gaps in Canada's security screening process on Monday after confirming a Canadian charged with espionage was given a security clearance. Anandasangaree was called to answer questions at t...
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Ottawa, Northwest Territories sign health, infrastructure funding agreement
OTTAWA - The federal government made the first of a series of health-care funding announcements on Monday as it works to secure seven-year deals with each of the provinces and territories. The first of those agreements, worth $51.2 million, is with the...
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BC NDP's tax policies draw Conservative criticism midway through provincial election
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Conservatives are criticizing the New Democrats' proposed tax policies on the campaign trail, saying they would drive doctors out of the province. The provincial Conservatives' reaction comes after NDP Leader David Eby announced t...
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Speed Skating Canada working to regain charitable status after missed tax filing
OTTAWA - Speed Skating Canada says it is working to regain the charitable status it lost last month because of a missed annual tax filing. The Canada Revenue Agency published a notice in the Canada Gazette on Sept. 26 to note it had formally revoked th...
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World
2 people killed, including a student, after Florida school bus rolls over in crash, sheriff says
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) - A school bus flipped over onto its roof during a multivehicle crash in central Florida on Monday morning, killing two people - including a 10th grade girl - and injuring several others, authorities said. Nearly 4...
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Military aircraft with 32 people on board crashes in southern Nigeria
ONDO, Nigeria (AP) - A military aircraft crashed Monday in southern Nigeria with 25 passengers and 7 crew members on board, triggering a frantic search and rescue operation, authorities said. There was no immediate word on whether there were casualties...
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Dennis Hastert, longtime Republican House speaker who went to prison, dies at age 84
CHICAGO (AP) - Dennis Hastert, whose congressional legacy as the longest-serving Republican House speaker was later fouled by allegations that he had molested high school athletes during his prior career as a teacher and wrestling coach, has died, a co...
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Boat collision on the Congo River killed at least 30 and dozens are missing, Congolese officials say
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) - Two boats collided over the weekend on the Congo River, killing at least 30 people and leaving dozens missing, local authorities in Congo said Monday. The motorized wooden boats crashed into one another on Sunday ev...
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Saudi-backed Yemeni forces expel the Houthis from several areas around key strait, officials say
ADEN, Yemen (AP) - Forces of the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen have recaptured several key areas around Bab el-Mandeb Strait from Iran-backed Houthi rebels, Yemeni officials said Monday. The officials said forces allied with the ...
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Nobel medicine prize goes to 3 scientists for shining light on brain activity
STOCKHOLM (AP) - The Nobel Prize in medicine was awarded Monday to three scientists whose work led to a tool that uses light to help unravel how the brain works. Dr. Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel carried out research tha...
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