

Increased crushing capacity
Louis Dreyfus to add 140 jobs in Yorkton
A new pea production plant and an expanded canola processing at Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) are bringing dozens of new jobs to Yorkton.According to a release from the province, the changes to the company's canola processing site will more than double its crushing capacity.The new jobs will bring the company's workforce...
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PARKS CANADA
Charges laid against hikers with off-leash dog after grizzly encounter in Banff
Parks Canada says charges have been laid against two hikers who, along with their off-leash dog, encountered a grizzly bear in Banff National Park.Video of the encounter on Taylor Lake trail was posted to Instagram, and Parks Canada wardens were able to identify the people involved.The regulatory charges under the Cana...
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Winnings
Lucky guest at Gold Eagle Casino hits $1.9 million Smoke Signals jackpot
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Beat the heat
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La Ronge

Tony Cote Summer Games
Sacred lance arrives in Battlefords after 600-km journey
For generations, the sacred lance run has marked the passing of responsibility from one host community to the next for the Tony Cote Summer Games. This year, after 10 days on the road, the tradition arrived in the Battlefords on the shoulders of young runners with tired legs, full hearts and hundreds of kilometres behi...
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achievement
Crown prosecutor turned powerlifter takes bronze at provincials
Ruth Fafard is showing she has what it takes to succeed in the world of powerlifting. The regional Crown prosecutor from La Ronge took on the sport about two years ago and most recently earned a third-place finish at the Saskatchewan Powerlifting Association Provincials in Saskatoon in June. She managed to squat 242.5...
Jul 25, 2026
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public assistance
Police searching for missing men on foraging trip
La Ronge RCMP are search for three men who went missing near Jayjay Lake, located about 100 kilometres southeast of La Ronge. They are 49-year-old Roderick Bird, 67-year-old Emil Ratt, and 48-year-old Ricky McKenzie. The men were last reported to be on Highway 165, approximately 10 kilometers north of Highway #106 near...
Jul 23, 2026
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upgrades needed
Village working to address issues outlined in recent report
A report from HARP Solutions Inc. is highlighting a number of issues which need to be addressed in the Village of Air Ronge. HARP Solutions representatives conducted weekly public works support site visits of the village's municipal facilities on June 18 and 19 and June 24 and 25. During the visits, HARP worked alongs...
Jul 23, 2026
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Beauval RCMP
Fatal ATV rollover at Canoe Lake Cree First Nation
An 18-year old girl has died following an ATV accident on Canoe Lake Cree First Nation. Beauval RCMP officers were called at 8:35 a.m. on July 21 in response to an ATV rollover.Upon arrival, officers found two people had been involved in the rollover. The driver of the ATV had injuries described as 'serious in nature' ...
Jul 22, 2026
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regular meeting
Compensation increased for town council
La Ronge council has amended its Compensation Policy to better reflect what they take home after taxes. In specific, council has increased the amount they are paid to attend board and committee meetings, conferences, seminars, workshops, and events. Compensation will increase from $80 per half day (up to four hours) t...
Jul 21, 2026
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Saskatchewan

Increased crushing capacity
Louis Dreyfus to add 140 jobs in Yorkton
A new pea production plant and an expanded canola processing at Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) are bringing dozens of new jobs to Yorkton.According to a release from the province, the changes to the company's canola processing site will more than double its crushing capacity.The new jobs will bring the company's workforce...
48m ago
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PARKS CANADA
Charges laid against hikers with off-leash dog after grizzly encounter in Banff
Parks Canada says charges have been laid against two hikers who, along with their off-leash dog, encountered a grizzly bear in Banff National Park.Video of the encounter on Taylor Lake trail was posted to Instagram, and Parks Canada wardens were able to identify the people involved.The regulatory charges under the Cana...
58m ago
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Beat the heat
Southern Sask. heat wave expected to last all week as air quality drops
Yellow heat and air quality warnings were issued by Environment Canada for many parts of western and southern Saskatchewan on Saturday, and that heat could last all week.The warnings affect the cities of Lloydmister, Moose Jaw, Regina, Estevan and Weyburn as well as a number of RMs.Shannon Moodie, meteorologist with En...
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Contract negotiation
Sask. health care workers to hold strike vote in September
A union representing Saskatchewan health care workers will be holding a strike vote this fall, after years of trying to negotiate a contract.CUPE 5430 said the 7,000 members it represents will cast their ballots Sept. 8-14.Workers have been without a contract since March 2023, and negotiations with the provincial gover...
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New phase of modernization
'Bright' future: RCAF chief says spike in defence spending is boosting flight times
One year into her new job as commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force, Lt.-Gen. Jamie Speiser-Blanchet said she could see an immediate effect of the federal government's defence spending boost: RCAF pilots are spending more time in the air.In a recent interview with The Canadian Press, Speiser-Blanchet also acknowledg...
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CROP REPORT
Warm weather and drier conditions helping Sask. producers - and their crops - catch up
Warm weather over the past week has helped Saskatchewan farmers get back into the fields in many parts of the province and helped speed up crop development, but the high humidity has also created favourable conditions for diseases, leading to another challenge for producers.According to the weekly crop report from the ...
Jul 25, 2026
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Increased crushing capacity
Louis Dreyfus to add 140 jobs in Yorkton
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Summer adventures
Think Kelowna is just wine tours? The locals would like a word.
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Charges laid against hikers with off-leash dog after grizzly encounter in Banff
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Beat the heat
Southern Sask. heat wave expected to last all week as air quality drops
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Promoting music and culture
Submission for Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards 2026 are now open
Contract negotiation
Sask. health care workers to hold strike vote in September
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New phase of modernization
'Bright' future: RCAF chief says spike in defence spending is boosting flight times
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Local Sports

Riders fall at home
Edmonton beats Saskatchewan after last-second field goal
The Edmonton Elks walked it off with a 57-yard field goal to beat the Saskatchewan Roughriders 36-34 on Thursday night at Mosaic Stadium.After Riders kicker Alex Hale made a field goal with 1:46 remaining in the game, Elks quarterback Cody Fajardo led a 52-yard drive and converted two third-down attempts to allow Edmon...
Jul 24, 2026
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In rememberance
Fans reflect as Saskatchewan Roughriders honour Rajyaguru, Dalke after fatal crash
For several quiet minutes on Thursday night, the score, the standings and the rivalry did not matter.Thousands of fans stood inside Mosaic Stadium as the Saskatchewan Roughriders honoured Bhishma Rajyaguru and team captain Jayden Dalke, who were killed in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 11 near Lumsden on Saturday.Photo...
Jul 24, 2026
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Riderville
Roughriders, Elks set for CFL clash after emotional week
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are preparing to take on the Edmonton Elks on Thursday after what has been an emotional week for the team.On Saturday, the day before the CFL club was set to return to practice, linebacker Jayden Dalke was killed in a car crash that also took the life of 22-year-old Bhishma Rajyaguru.On Mon...
Jul 23, 2026
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Preparing for showdown with Elks
'You have to keep going': Riders learn from the past as they grieve
It's been a feeling a few members of the Saskatchewan Roughriders have had to deal with before.Members of the CFL club are dealing with the death of linebacker Jayden Dalke, who was killed when RCMP said his vehicle travelled the wrong way down Highway 11, hitting and killing 22-year-old Bhishma Rajyaguru, who was driv...
Jul 22, 2026
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Highway 11 crash
Saskatchewan Roughriders mourn the loss of teammate Jayden Dalke
Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Nick Wiebe was one of the last people to talk to Jayden Dalke before the crash that took his life on Saturday."I spoke with JD when he was on his way home here. Was supposed to play a round of golf today, actually," Wiebe said after Monday's practice."He was so excited...
Jul 21, 2026
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RCMP release more details
'They're all going through it together': Sask. Roughriders GM speaks on Jayden Dalke death
Jeremy O'Day was solemn on Monday morning as he spoke to media about the late Jayden Dalke, two days after his fatal car crash.The Saskatchewan Roughriders Vice President of Football Operations and General Manager said he was a loved teammate - not only by the other Roughriders, but by former teammates as well."If...
Jul 20, 2026
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La Ronge Profiles

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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Winnings
Lucky guest at Gold Eagle Casino hits $1.9 million Smoke Signals jackpot
The Smoke Signals Progressive Jackpot must hit before it reaches $2 million and for Yvonne Greenwald, it was as close to the limit as possible.Yvonne, from Unity, Sask., became Saskatchewan's newest millionaire on Wednesday when she officially won a total of $1,924,070.69 at the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority's (...
Jun 16, 2026
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Canada

Wildfires merge, cross Highway 97 north of Clinton, B.C.
Two wildfires threatening the village of Clinton, B.C., and the surrounding area merged late Saturday, a day after the Pear Lake blaze destroyed structures, including homes, on the outskirts of the community. An update from BC Wildfire Service said the...
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Young Quebec sailor, 17, aims to challenge gender stereotypes in sailing
MONTREAL - At 17, Jasmine Pernot is set to become the youngest skipper and one of only three women leading crews in Quebec's new offshore sailing race, hoping to show other young women they belong at the helm. Jasmine Pernot will lead a crew of seven i...
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Carney calls August byelections for three seats in Ontario, Quebec and B.C.
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is announcing byelections will be held in August for three electoral districts in Ontario, Quebec and B.C. Constituents in Beaches-East York, Chicoutimi-Le Fjord and North Vancouver-Capilano will head to the polls on...
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How a Vancouver ATM user with 66 cards set off years-long probe of online drug sales
VANCOUVER - It was more than three years ago when Vancouver police arrested a man after he was seen using multiple bank cards to make withdrawals at an ATM. A search revealed he was carrying 66 bank cards and $39,200 in cash. The strange discovery in M...
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'Bright' future: RCAF chief says spike in defence spending is boosting flight times
OTTAWA - One year into her new job as commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force, Lt.-Gen. Jamie Speiser-Blanchet said she could see an immediate effect of the federal government's defence spending boost: RCAF pilots are spending more time in the air. I...
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Israel pitches Canada high-tech trade and safer AI as diplomatic tensions persist
OTTAWA - Israel is pitching itself to Canada as a technology partner that can offer tangible solutions and safer artificial intelligence, despite the heavy strains on the bilateral relationship over wars in the Middle East. "Canada and Israel are both ...
10h ago
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World

Tadej Pogacar confirms status as a cycling great with record-equaling fifth Tour de France title
PARIS (AP) - Tadej Pogacar confirmed his status as one of cycling's all-time greats after winning a record-equaling fifth Tour de France title in emphatic style. Daring mountain attacks from deep, multiple stage wins and an ice-cool temperament all hel...
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A US-Russian space crew lands safely in Kazakhstan after an 8-month stint on the ISS
MOSCOW (AP) - A U.S.-Russian space crew landed safely in the steppes of Kazakhstan on Sunday after an eight-month stint on the International Space Station. NASA astronaut Chris Williams and Russian crewmates Sergei Kud-Sverchkov and Serge...
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The suspect in the deadly Berlin Pride attack is killed in a confrontation with police
BERLIN (AP) - The suspect in the deadly Berlin Pride attack that left one person dead and 29 injured was shot and killed by police during a confrontation on Sunday in a suburb of the city, authorities said. Abdul Ballout, a German citizen...
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Authorities in Germany issue a wanted notice for suspect in the Berlin Pride van ramming
BERLIN (AP) - German authorities on Sunday issued a wanted notice for a fugitive suspect in the van ramming near Berlin's Pride festival that left one person dead and injured at least 16 others. Police and prosecutors asked for help in fi...
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Hurricane Genevieve moves through the Pacific off Mexico, but no direct threat to land is forecast
MIAMI (AP) - Tropical Storm Genevieve has strengthened into a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean southwest of Mexico. It is forecast to pick up even more steam and become a major hurricane in the coming days but stay well out to sea on a course roughly par...
16h ago
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Typhoon Noul makes landfall in southern China, with over 700,000 evacuated and flights canceled
HONG KONG (AP) - Typhoon Noul made landfall early Sunday bringing winds and heavy rain to southern China, including Hong Kong, over the weekend. It prompted the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people in Guangdong province with the...
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