Threat not over
Floodwaters ease near Prince Albert, but officials warn risk remains as hundreds stay evacuated
Flood levels affecting several Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) member First Nations are beginning to recede, but officials say the threat is not over as emergency crews continue monitoring river conditions and supporting evacuees in Prince Albert and Saskatoon. PAGC said its Emergency Operations Centre, activated Tu...
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Searching for closure
Prince Albert Police host Missing Persons Week family gathering
Stating there is a lack of funds to support families with missing loved ones, Carson Poitras says the federal government needs to directly involve those same families in the decision-making process.He made the comment during a special Missing Persons Week Family Gathering at Plaza 88. Carson's daughter Happy Charles ha...
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Searching for closure
Prince Albert Police host Missing Persons Week family gathering
Stating there is a lack of funds to support families with missing loved ones, Carson Poitras says the federal government needs to directly involve those same families in the decision-making process.He made the comment during a special Missing Persons Week Family Gathering at Plaza 88. Carson's daughter Happy Charles ha...
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rising prices
Inflation impacting non-profit operations
Non-profit organizations in Saskatchewan are feeling the pinch when it comes to inflation. Staff with Meadow Lake Outreach Ministries have noticed the impact of inflation to the services they provide to residents of the city. The organization, which depends on donations and grants, operates a soup kitchen, food bank, d...
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fire suppression
Fire department prepared for wildfire season
The La Ronge Regional Fire Department has made changes in anticipation of the wildfire season. "Regional municipal plans have been adjusted, and the quad leaders have been proactively updating how to better manage another event," Fire Chief Keaton Cloud wrote in an email to larongeNOW. "We've also been w...
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theft and damage
RCMP seek info on recent cabin break-ins
Police are investigating a series of cabin break-ins along Lac La Ronge between April 23-29. RCMP report at least 12 cabins were broken into in the Lac La Ronge area including Flatland Island, Freeman Island, and Ewen Bay. Some cabins sustained significant property damage. Unknown individual(s) are believed to be tra...
May 06, 2026
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Chasing dreams
Former Prince Albert resident receives international acclaim for first short film
A filmmaker who made her stage debut in Prince Albert and who graduated from Carlton Comprehensive High School, has received international recognition for her first short film.Patsy Tuba most recently co-won the best producer award at the Black and Diversity Film Festival.The 15-minute drama titled See the City was als...
May 06, 2026
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103 strays since Jan.
LLRIB responds after dangerous dog pack draws concerns in communities
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) has released a statement meant to assure all community members they are actively addressing the ongoing issue of stray and roaming dogs across its communities. The statement comes after a pack of dogs caused havoc in Air Ronge and nearby LLRIB reserves last month. larongeNOW was abl...
May 05, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Threat not over
Floodwaters ease near Prince Albert, but officials warn risk remains as hundreds stay evacuated
Flood levels affecting several Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) member First Nations are beginning to recede, but officials say the threat is not over as emergency crews continue monitoring river conditions and supporting evacuees in Prince Albert and Saskatoon. PAGC said its Emergency Operations Centre, activated Tu...
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Close call
Volunteers help Arborfield escape worst of northeast flooding
The Town of Arborfield narrowly avoided what officials say could have been a catastrophic flood over the weekend, as fast-rising water levels pushed local infrastructure to the brink. Communities across northeast Saskatchewan have spent the past several days battling swollen rivers, washed-out roads and overland floodi...
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Flooding continues
Sturgeon, Spruce and Garden Rivers record historically high flows
Three rivers north of Prince Albert are marking the highest flow rates in recorded history, according to the most recent update from the Water Security Agency.Flows on all three rivers have increased rapidly over the last three days as warmer temperatures continue to drive snow melt. RM of Garden River councillor Austy...
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Avian Influenza
Avian flu confirmed in Saskatchewan cat
A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in a domestic cat in southeastern Saskatchewan.Provincial officials said testing by Prairie Diagnostic Services and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency identified the H5N1 strain after the animal became suddenly ill and died on Apr. 20.The cat was reported ...
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"incredible efforts"
Saskatchewan sets record as more than 102,000 surgeries performed over past year
More than 102,000 surgeries and procedures were performed in the province between April 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026, setting a new record for Saskatchewan.According to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health, the figure represents a new record for the province and marks the second consecutive year with more than 100,000 sur...
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Spring flooding
'Should have a snorkel': Residents in northern Sask. getting through flood with kayaks, quads and berms
Despite significant flooding in northern Saskatchewan, residents are keeping a sense of humour and focusing on getting through the floodwaters safely.Austyn Adamko, a councillor in the Rural Municipality of Garden River, said his community has seen a "massive" amount of water causing critical damage to the ar...
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Local Sports
Riders sign five picks from 2026 CFL Draft, add to roster ahead of rookie camp
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have added to the numbers the team will see at training camp this season.The CFL club has signed five of its 2026 draft picks, as well as three territorial junior players and a quarterback as a part of the league's internship program.Read more:Riders add defensive back Austin McKinney, Shel...
May 06, 2026
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Raiders win series 4-2
Prince Albert Raiders advance to Western Hockey League final
For the first time since 2019, the Prince Albert Raiders are Eastern Conference Champions.They punched their ticket to the WHL finals Sunday night with a 7-6 win in Game 6 against the Medicine Hat Tigers.Riley Boychuk scored two goals on the night including the game winner, while Aiden Oiring, Braeden Cootes, Daxon Rud...
May 04, 2026
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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 ...
May 02, 2026
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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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La Ronge Profiles
Snowbird Aviation Services
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
In the news today: Hantavirus cruise ship, Air Canada flights, Playoffs ER stats
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Canadian consular officials head to Canary Islands to meet hantavirus cruise ship Consular officials are on their way to the Canary Islands to meet with four Canad...
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Canadian consular officials head to Canary Islands to meet hantavirus cruise ship
TORONTO - Consular officials are on their way to the Canary Islands to meet with four Canadians on board a deadly hantavirus-stricken cruise ship. The federal government says three people with connections to the cruise are isolating at home in Ontario ...
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B.C. court to rule in Abbotsford home invasion double murder trial
ABBOTSFORD - A B.C. Supreme Court judge is expected to deliver her verdict today in the first-degree murder trial of three young men accused of killing an Abbotsford, B.C., couple during a home invasion in 2022. The court earlier heard that 77-year-ol...
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Parade of ghostly icebergs brings joy and wonder to Newfoundland and Labrador
ST. JOHN'S - At the top of Signal Hill in St. John's, N.L., on Tuesday afternoon, a steady stream of people walked around a rocky cliff and gasped. Some cheered, some took out their phones to capture the moment - a rush of awe as an iceberg floated i...
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Former U.S. president Barack Obama in Toronto for keynote speech
TORONTO - Former U.S. president Barack Obama is in Toronto today to deliver a keynote speech at a Canadian think tank. The 44th president is set to headline Canada 2020's gala at the Fairmont Royal York. Obama made three official visits to Canada whil...
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Emergency rooms are getting some relief during Habs games in Stanley Cup playoffs
MONTREAL - For some Quebecers, watching the Montreal Canadiens take to the ice during the Stanley Cup playoffs is more urgent than seeking medical care. Hospital officials in the Montreal area say their emergency rooms generally saw dips in visits duri...
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World
At least 40 killed in Islamic State-affiliated group attack on Congo villages, local group says
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) - An Islamic State-affiliated group attacked villages in Congo near the border with Uganda, killing at least 40 people and burning and looting homes, a local civil society group said on Friday. The attacks were carrie...
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Partial results show losses for Starmer's Labour and wins for Reform UK in local elections
LONDON (AP) - Partial results Friday from local elections in England showed big losses for Prime Minister Keir Starmer's governing Labour Party and gains for the hard-right party Reform U.K. The votes are being widely seen as an unofficia...
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UAE reports drone and missile attack as Iran war ceasefire is challenged
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - The Iran war's shaky ceasefire was further strained on Friday as the United Arab Emirates' responded to a missile and drone attack hours after the U.S. said it thwarted attacks on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hor...
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US isn't looking at imminent military action in Cuba despite Trump threats, AP sources say
WASHINGTON (AP) - The United States is not looking at imminent military action against Havana despite President Donald Trump's repeated threats that "Cuba is next" and that American warships deployed in the Middle East for the Iran conflict could retur...
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A former Ohio deputy has been found guilty of reckless homicide in the shooting of Casey Goodson Jr.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A former sheriff's deputy was found guilty of reckless homicide on Thursday for shooting a Black man who was bringing sandwiches to his grandmother's house. The killing of Casey Goodson Jr. by Jason Meade in December 2020 had prov...
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US will start revoking passports for thousands of parents who owe child support, AP learns
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. State Department will begin revoking the U.S. passports of thousands of parents who owe a significant amount of unpaid child support. The department told The Associated Press on Thursday that the revocations wou...
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