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24 new homes on the way for PBCN evacuees from Denare Beach
Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) said on Friday that the first of 24 new homes for their members will be moved in on March 3. "A hotel is not a good place to live long term," said Councillor Clayton Sewap. "Our people have been patient, and we understand the frustration. That's why we worked hard to ...
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INDIGENOUS STORYTELLING MONTH
Rooted in culture, Waubgeshig Rice brings stories of Indigenous identity to Saskatchewan
When Waubgeshig Rice steps up to speak, he does so with a purpose: to represent his culture and the Wasauksing First Nation community that shaped him into the Anishinaabe author he is today.During an Indigenous storytelling event in North Battleford this week, Rice reflected on his upbringing along the eastern shore of...
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Crime
Teen charged in Bell's Point homicide
A 16-year-old boy is being charged with manslaughter following a homicide in the Lac La Ronge Indian Band community of Bell's Point. La Ronge RCMP were called to a home in Bell's Point at around 10:10 p.m. on Feb. 25 for a report of an injured person. Upon arrival, officers immediately located an injured man, who later...
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change of heart
Cook-Searson announces LLRIB re-election campaign
Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) Chief Tammy Cook-Searson will be seeking re-election after all. She made the surprise announcement on Thursday after previously informing membership in December 2025 she would not be putting her name forward in the upcoming band election. However, after a period of reflection and gather...
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advocacy
Chamber hiatus raises concerns for local business community
Businesses in La Ronge and surrounding communities are missing out on important services without an active chamber of commerce. That's according to Jackie Wall, who was employed as an executive director for the Estevan Chamber of Commerce for nearly a decade, and now works in economic development. She explained a cham...
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family fun
Lac La Ronge Winter Festival starts Friday
It's only a matter of days before the start of the 2026 Lac La Ronge Winter Festival. Events begin Friday with a Texas Hold'em tournament, followed by a breakfast fundraiser, minor hockey tournament, talent showcase, fish derby, and the Tracker Tom Charles Memorial Junior Trapper Competition on Saturday. The trapper co...
Feb 25, 2026
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council meeting
Peanut Productions awarded half of grant request
La Ronge council has decided to provide Peanut Productions with $2,000 as per its Community Grant Policy. Peanut Productions had asked council for $4,000 to help offset the majority of production costs. In their application, they indicated they had pledged $12,000 towards the long-term care fundraising initiative, and...
Feb 25, 2026
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courts
Sentence handed down for impaired driving causing death case
A 23-year-old has been sentenced to two years less a day for impaired driving causing death. The sentence was handed down in a La Ronge courtroom on Monday. Aside from the prison sentence, James Misponas was also given three years probation, a four-year driving prohibition to start upon release from incarceration, as w...
Feb 24, 2026
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2025 Wildfires
24 new homes on the way for PBCN evacuees from Denare Beach
Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) said on Friday that the first of 24 new homes for their members will be moved in on March 3. "A hotel is not a good place to live long term," said Councillor Clayton Sewap. "Our people have been patient, and we understand the frustration. That's why we worked hard to ...
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YOUR MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS
Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor brings message of resilience to Battlefords youth
"Focus on the things that you can control... life is 10 per cent what happens to you and 90 per cent how you react to it."It is a lesson Kaleb Dahlgren learned through experience.Eight years after surviving the Humboldt Broncos bus crash that claimed 16 lives and injured 13 others, he now shares a message of ...
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recruitment efforts
Province launches national campaign to lure law enforcement officers to Saskatchewan
The Province of Saskatchewan will soon start a national advertising campaign hoping to convince Canadians to move here to work in law enforcement. Called, "In Saskatchewan, it all lives here," the goal is to raise awareness of the variety of career options in policing and law enforcement. Prince Albert Poli...
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INDIGENOUS STORYTELLING MONTH
Rooted in culture, Waubgeshig Rice brings stories of Indigenous identity to Saskatchewan
When Waubgeshig Rice steps up to speak, he does so with a purpose: to represent his culture and the Wasauksing First Nation community that shaped him into the Anishinaabe author he is today.During an Indigenous storytelling event in North Battleford this week, Rice reflected on his upbringing along the eastern shore of...
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In Conversation with Katelyn Lehner: Music, Momentum & What's Next On The Saskatchewan Country Closeup
Photo Credit: Katelyn Lehner Katelyn Lehner is our special guest on the Saskatchewan Country Closeup. We talk new music, and what's on the way....
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Saskatchewan pride
Founding director reflects on 50 years of TeleMiracle
This weekend, Kinsmen TeleMiracle is celebrating its 50th anniversary.Former Prince Albert mayor and radio station general manager Jim Scarrow helped co-host the first telethon back in 1976, and also helped produce it for several years after. "I think the biggest surprise is that it has been 50 years because those...
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Local Sports
High School Sports
High school curling regionals hosts teams fighting for spot in provincials
Curling teams from high schools around the North Central area of the province are in Prince Albert and La Ronge this weekend for the Region C regional curling championships. Nineteen different schools are competing in Prince Albert in three different tournaments, including the boys, open doubles, and open mixed, which ...
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Rider news
Riders add former NFL defensive back Jerry Jacobs
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have brought in a former NFL defensive back.Saskatchewan announced it has signed American defensive back Jerry Jacobs to a CFL contract.Jacobs signed with the NFL's Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2021. He went on to appear in 40 games for the Lions, 29 of those being starts. He...
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LOCAL TALENT
'It really just feels amazing': Host district River West wins 30 medals at 2026 Sask. Winter Games
As the final cheers echoed through the arena and the ceremonial flame was extinguished Saturday, Meadow Lake gold medalists Grant Fillion and Denzara Crawford stood among hundreds of competitors reflecting on a week that felt both overwhelming and unforgettable.Competing on home soil for Team Rivers West, the two teena...
Feb 22, 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...
Feb 18, 2026
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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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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
Eby credits OpenAI for coming clean after mass killings in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
VANCOUVER - British Columbia Premier David Eby is crediting artificial intelligence firm OpenAI for not trying to hide problematic interactions between the Tumbler Ridge shooter and its chatbot. But while he says the firm "did come forward" about Jesse...
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China suspends some canola, seafood tariffs on Canada after Carney visit
China's government says it will suspend some tariffs on Canadian agricultural goods following a recent visit by Prime Minister Mark Carney. The country's finance ministry says 100 per cent tariffs on canola meal and peas, and a 25 per cent levy on lobs...
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Politics, trade on tap for Poilievre during trip to U.K. and Germany
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is planning his first official international trip as opposition leader next week, with plans to meet with parliamentary colleagues and business leaders in both London and Germany. The trip comes just after ...
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Indigenous Peoples play a key role in national security: Gov. Gen. Mary Simon
OTTAWA - Gov. Gen. Mary Simon says Indigenous communities across the country - and particularly in the Arctic - play a vital role in Canada's national security. Speaking at the National Indigenous Defence Conference today in Ottawa, Simon said Canada c...
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Stéphane Dion named first 'diplomat in residence' at Université de Montréal
MONTRÉAL - Stéphane Dion, the former leader of the federal Liberals and most recently Canada's ambassador to France, has been named the first "diplomat in residence" at Université de Montréal, where he taught political science before starting his polit...
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Federal government reports deficit of $26.1B for its April-to-December period
OTTAWA - The federal government posted a budgetary deficit of $26.14 billion for the April-to-December period of its 2025-26 fiscal year. In its monthly fiscal monitor, the Finance Department says the result compared to with deficit of $21.72 billion r...
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World
Sheinbaum says FIFA will visit Mexico to assess World Cup security and mobility
MEXICO CITY (AP) - FIFA representatives will visit Mexico soon to assess security and mobility issues for the World Cup, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Friday. The country's ability to co-host the World Cup has been under scrutiny this wee...
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Sweden says it intercepted Russian drone during visit by French aircraft carrier
STOCKHOLM (AP) - A Russian drone carried out an unauthorized flight off southern Sweden earlier this week while a French aircraft carrier was docked in the port of Malmö, the Swedish military said Friday. The armed forces said in a statem...
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Attorney general announces indictments against 30 more people who protested at a Minnesota church
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Friday that 30 more people have been indicted for allegedly taking part in an anti-immigration enforcement protest at a Minnesota church. In a social media post, Bondi said 25 people had been arrested ...
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A new Gallup poll shows how Americans' sympathies have shifted in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
WASHINGTON (AP) - American sympathies in the Middle East have shifted dramatically toward the Palestinians, according to new Gallup polling, after decades of overwhelming support for the Israelis. That shift accelerated during the war in...
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Bill Clinton says he 'did nothing wrong' with Epstein as he faces grilling over their relationship
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former President Bill Clinton told members of Congress on Friday that he "did nothing wrong" in his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and saw no signs of Epstein's sexual abuse as he faced hours of grilling from lawmakers over his con...
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NASA revamps Artemis moon landing program to reduce flight gaps and risk
NASA said Friday it's adding an extra moon mission by Artemis astronauts before attempting a high-risk lunar landing with a crew. The shake-up in the flight lineup and push for a faster pace came just two days after NASA's new moon rocket...
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