Trade
Canada looking to wrap a trio of trade deals this year: minister
Canada's international trade minister says the government is looking to sign three major trade deals before the end of the year - with Mercosur, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and India.Speaking with The Canadian Press this week, International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu said Ottawa has teams of negotiato...
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Poverty
Poverty rate holds steady at 11%, well above 2020 levels: StatCan
Statistics Canada says the country's poverty rate barely budged in 2024, remaining more than 50 per cent above 2020 levels.The agency says 11 per cent of Canadians - about 4.5 million people - lived in poverty in 2024 versus 11.1 per cent in 2023 and seven per cent in 2020.It says Nunavut recorded the highest poverty r...
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Trade
Canada looking to wrap a trio of trade deals this year: minister
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Athabasca Basin News
Jury trials
Bird murder trial concludes with guilty verdict to manslaughter
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Provincial flooding
Select highways shut down due to washouts as another community declares state of emergency
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Jury trials
Bird murder trial concludes with guilty verdict to manslaughter
After deliberating for almost 12 hours, a 12-person jury has found a young woman not guilty of second degree murder, but guilty of manslaughter.The verdict for 24-year-old Mary Bird was read early Saturday afternoon at Court of King's Bench in Prince Albert.A sentencing hearing will be scheduled next week.In the early ...
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police work
Charges laid in Stanley Mission stabbings incident
Stanley Mission RCMP have laid charged against three individuals, including a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant, in connection to multiple stabbings on Thursday. Thirty-one-year-old Dillon Sewap, 26-year-old Thomasina Sewap, and 29-year-old Logan Anthony Wood have each been charged with forcible confinement, aggravat...
May 01, 2026
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legacy
Music teacher still going strong after four decades
In the more than 40 years JoAnn Layton has been teaching piano, she has made a lasting impact on hundreds of people in the tri-communities. "I love what I do, and I will continue to do it until the day I know I can't do it anymore because I get a lot out of it," she said. "I love working with kids. I g...
May 01, 2026
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Updated
Highway 102 crash claims one life, three others in hospital
UPDATE: La Ronge Fire Dept. advised that the highway has now reopened. --One person has died and three others were transported to hospital with serious injuries, following an early morning crash on Friday north of La Ronge.At approximately 5:30 a.m., La Ronge RCMP received a report of a single vehicle rollover on Highw...
May 01, 2026
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Murder trial
Jury deliberations about to begin for La Ronge area murder case
The fate of a woman charged with the stabbing death of a man she described as a good friend, will soon be in the hands of a 12 person jury. Their deliberations are expected to begin Friday morning at Court of King's Bench in Prince Albert. Mary Bird, 24, is alleged responsible for the death of 31-Wilfed Ballantyne in N...
May 01, 2026
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secretary of state
Busy first year for Sask. Liberal MP Buckley Belanger
Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River Liberal MP Buckey Belanger said it's been a very busy 12 months representing his riding and Saskatchewan as a whole in Ottawa. This week marks one year since Belanger was elected as the Member of Parliament, and said so far he's been busy in his role as Secretary of State for...
Apr 30, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Provincial flooding
Select highways shut down due to washouts as another community declares state of emergency
Another Saskatchewan community has declared a State of Emergency due to high water levels. The Town of Arborfield posted on their social media pages Saturday that they have declared a State of Emergency "due to potential flooding". Residents are being advised to be on alert as water levels can change quickly....
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Fire ban
City of North Battleford issues fire ban
The City of North Battleford has issued a fire ban for all residents, effective immediately. The ban comes after the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said the current Fire Weather Index (FWI) for the region is considered "high", bordering on "extreme", due to dry conditions. The fire ban in...
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Modern history
Métis Nation recreating Batoche as a Roblox game
The sights and sounds of Batoche are going digital.This summer, Métis families won't just walk the historic grounds, they'll be able to explore them in a whole new way through Roblox.The Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) is preparing to unveil a virtual recreation of Batoche on the popular gaming platform,...
May 01, 2026
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Petition in Quebec
Behind the push in one Canadian province to restrict energy drinks for teens
MONTRÉAL - Ever since 15-year-old Zachary Miron died after drinking a can of Red Bull while on a school ski trip in January 2024, his parents have been fighting a battle to ban energy drinks for children under 16.A coroner's report said the combination of medication he was taking for attention deficit/hyperactiv...
May 01, 2026
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Ahhhhchoo
Cold or allergies? Spring symptoms can be hard to tell apart
As winter gives way to warmer weather, many people are noticing the return of sneezing, congestion and itchy eyes... but it's not always clear whether it's a cold or allergies."It can be quite tricky," said Jill Hubick, community care and education manager with Lung Saskatchewan.Allergy symptoms often mirror ...
May 01, 2026
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better reporting
Sask. Health Authority directed to report ER service disruptions more frequently
The Government of Saskatchewan says it is taking steps to ensure residents will be made aware of service disruptions at their local emergency rooms as quickly as possible, while also working to reduce the frequency of health-care disruptions across the province.On Thursday, the government said the Saskatchewan Health A...
Apr 30, 2026
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Local Sports
Kickoff coming soon
Roughriders announce suite of themed games ahead of June 13 home opener
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have big plans for the 2026 CFL season.While the players will be looking to win back-to-back Grey Cup championships, fans can look forward to a number of themed games at Mosaic Stadium.Single-game tickets are currently on sale for all 10 regular-season home games, the team said, along with ...
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Riderville
Regina-born Roughrider receiver Mitch Picton retiring after nine seasons
After nine seasons and a Grey Cup win with the CFL team he grew up watching, Regina-born receiver Mitch Picton is hanging up his cleats.Picton, 30, was selected by the Riders in the fifth round of the CFL's 2017 draft. In the 64 regular-season games he played with the Riders, Pickton caught 96 passes for 1,081 yards an...
May 01, 2026
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CFL season to start on Victoria Day weekend in 2027, adds eight-team playoffs
Changes are coming to the Canadian Football League (CFL), beginning next year with season starting at the earliest date in its history.The newly-announced changes include updates to the season schedule and changes to the league's playoff format.In 2027, the season will begin on Victoria Day Weekend, "anchoring the...
Apr 29, 2026
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GO RIDERS GO
Riders could target linemen early in CFL Draft, analysts say
A pair of CFL Draft analysts believe the Saskatchewan Roughriders will stick to their identity when it comes to their pick.Saskatchewan will select ninth overall in the first round after the team claimed the Grey Cup with a win over the Montreal Alouettes in Winnipeg.While the team has lost some Canadian receiver depth...
Apr 28, 2026
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Community Minded
Ice Wolves' McKinnon named SJHL RBC Community Ambassador
La Ronge Ice Wolves' defenceman, Ryder McKinnon, has been named the 2026 RBC Community Ambassador for the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.McKinnon, who had a $1,000 donation made in his name for being a finalist, now has an additional $2,500 to go to Pre-Cambrian School in La Ronge, courtesy of RBC. He works part-tim...
Apr 25, 2026
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Rider News
Riders' Craig Reynolds looks ahead to training camp, Saskatoon pre-season game
As the off-season winds down for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, president and CEO Craig Reynolds is still riding a high from last fall's Grey Cup championship.So, too, are the Roughriders' fans who have turned out in droves to purchase tickets ahead of kickoff for the 2026 Canadian Football League season."We've see...
Apr 24, 2026
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La Ronge Profiles
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Athabasca Basin News
Rooted in the North, Theresa Dufresne's Journey in Aviation Theresa Dufresne still remembers the call that changed her life. She just finished school in La Ronge when her cousin phoned from Stony Rapids. There was a job opening at West Wind Aviation, a predecessor of today's Rise Air. Could she be at the airport in 30 ...
Apr 21, 2026
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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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Canada
Non-profit, union wary of federal plan to amend food inspection, pest control acts
OTTAWA - A non-profit says it's concerned about the government's plan to amend food safety laws to take food security and affordability into account, and is arguing Ottawa is prioritizing trade over the health of Canadians. The government's spring econ...
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Senator says growing list of vacancies signals 'the end of an era' for independence
OTTAWA - Senators say they're concerned about the growing list of vacancies in the upper chamber, as the appointment process for new members remains unclear. There are currently nine vacant seats in the Senate, with six more senators due to retire by t...
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Prime Minister arrives in Armenia for European Political Community summit
YEREVAN - Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Armenia to take part in the European Political Community summit, a gathering touching on strategic co-operation in politics, security and infrastructure. Canada is the first non-European country to at...
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Peter Gabriel recounts 1983 rescue as plan to reduce Vancouver lifeguards is reversed
VANCOUVER - A plan to cut lifeguards at Vancouver beaches has been reversed but not before it drew a response from musician Peter Gabriel, who recounted his own rescue from waters off a city beach ahead of a tour stop with David Bowie in 1983. The Vanc...
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Rally held outside N.S. RCMP detachment to demand answers about two missing children
STELLARTON - Under a cloudless sky in central Nova Scotia, about 50 people gathered outside an RCMP detachment Saturday to demand answers about the disappearance of two young children exactly one year ago. On the morning of May 2, 2025, RCMP were told...
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Poverty rate holds steady at 11%, well above 2020 levels: StatCan
The country's poverty rate barely budged in 2024, remaining well above 2020 levels with more than one in 10 Canadians qualifying as impoverished, according to Statistics Canada. In a newly released survey, the agency found 11 per cent of Canadians - ab...
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World
Humpback whale 'Timmy' released in the North Sea after weeks stranded off Germany
BERLIN (AP) - A rescue team on Saturday released from a barge in the North Sea a humpback whale that had been stranded in shallow waters near Germany since March, witnesses said. Nicknamed Timmy by German media, the whale was spotted swim...
May 02, 2026
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Rep. Andy Barr gets coveted Trump endorsement in Kentucky Senate race to replace McConnell
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - President Donald Trump on Friday endorsed Kentucky congressman Andy Barr in the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell, the former longtime Senate GOP leader. "And...
May 01, 2026
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US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months
WASHINGTON (AP) - The United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany in the next six to 12 months, the Pentagon said Friday, fulfilling President Donald Trump's threat as he clashes with the German leader over the U.S. war with Iran. ...
May 01, 2026
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Court restricts abortion access across the US by blocking the mailing of mifepristone
A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the U.S. by blocking the mailing of mifepristone prescriptions. Friday's unanimous ruling from a three-judge panel of the New Orleans-based 5th U...
May 01, 2026
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A court has restricted abortion access across the US by blocking mailing prescriptions to a pill
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the U.S. by blocking mailing of prescriptions to mifepristone. A panel of the New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appe...
May 01, 2026
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Mali accuses military officers of working with rebels to carry out attacks against government
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) - Some military officers in Mali worked with jihadi rebels and separatist fighters who launched their biggest round of attacks in over a decade in the conflict-battered country, authorities said late Friday. The separati...
May 01, 2026
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