

drama club
Peanut Productions to debut new play next week
Peanut Productions is just about ready to raise the curtains on their latest play. This marks the 33rd year for the local drama group, which presents a new play to the public every spring. This year's showing is the comedy Dearly Departed by David Bottrell and Jessie Jones. It is rated PG-13. "It's about a famil...
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Prince Albert impacted
Another 30 layoffs bring SaskPolytechnic total to 180
Another 30 layoffs staff at Saskatchewan Polytechnic brings the number of staff to 180 that have lost employment in the last year or so. The school said the decision was made following an annual operational review that aimed to make sure that "programs align with labour market demand, operational efficiency and b...
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Peanut Productions to debut new play next week
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10th Anniversary August 22-24, 2025
Waskesiu Lakeside Music Festival
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Two Air Ronge resolutions pass at SUMA convention
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Two by Twos
Former Saskatchewan members of secretive sect speak out on widespread allegations of abuse
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drama club
Peanut Productions to debut new play next week
Peanut Productions is just about ready to raise the curtains on their latest play. This marks the 33rd year for the local drama group, which presents a new play to the public every spring. This year's showing is the comedy Dearly Departed by David Bottrell and Jessie Jones. It is rated PG-13. "It's about a famil...
4h ago
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annual meeting
Two Air Ronge resolutions pass at SUMA convention
Air Ronge council had two resolutions approved at the annual Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) convention this week in Regina. The first resolution was for SUMA to advocate to the provincial government to develop and implement a rotating schedule of bylaw enforcement officials throughout the North t...
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Court proceedings
Police officer says blood stained sweater found hidden in stove: murder trial
Dozens of photographs taken by police at a house where man was found deceased, show a crime scene that can only be described as chaotic.Within the living room, there were multiple knives, a small hammer and a three pound plate. All contained varying degrees of blood staining.In the kitchen stove, police recovered an or...
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Community heroes
Behind the screen: the job of a telecommunicator
Whether it's a couple whose arriving baby simply couldn't wait for the hospital, or a family member who requires urgent care, a comforting and calm voice on the other end of a 9-1-1 call can make all the difference.April 12-18 has been proclaimed by the Government of Saskatchewan as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week...
Apr 15, 2026
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temporary repairs underway
Potholes in La Ronge causing havoc for motorists
Motorists in La Ronge are encouraged slow down, remain alert, and watch for signage or known problem areas when it comes to potholes in the coming weeks. "Permanent pothole repairs typically begin once temperatures are consistently warm and the road base has fully thawed and dried," wrote Director of Public ...
Apr 14, 2026
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Murder trial
'He was my good friend': witness testifies at Bird murder trial
A man who was present at the house where another man died, claims to have no memory of how his friend came to be stabbed multiple times or how he himself sustained cuts and slice-like wounds to his hands and ear.Walter Charles testified Tuesday at the Mary Bird murder trial at Court of King's Bench in Prince Albert and...
Apr 14, 2026
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Saskatchewan

Two by Twos
Former Saskatchewan members of secretive sect speak out on widespread allegations of abuse
Every Sunday morning and every Wednesday night, members of a religious sect in Saskatchewan meet in private homes to profess their faith in a church with no name.Those outside the religion refer to them as "Two by Twos."It doesn't have an official headquarters or church, no financial records, and any tenets m...
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Prince Albert impacted
Another 30 layoffs bring SaskPolytechnic total to 180
Another 30 layoffs staff at Saskatchewan Polytechnic brings the number of staff to 180 that have lost employment in the last year or so. The school said the decision was made following an annual operational review that aimed to make sure that "programs align with labour market demand, operational efficiency and b...
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online harm
Ottawa 'very seriously' considering social media ban for kids, minister says
Culture Minister Marc Miller says the government is "very seriously" considering introducing a social media ban for kids.At the Liberal convention in Montreal on Saturday, members passed a non-binding resolution calling on the government to set 16 as the minimum age for access to social media accounts.Miller ...
Apr 15, 2026
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Snowy, windy conditions wreaking havoc
Travel not recommended in parts of northeast
Another shot of winter weather has led to some challenges on local highways. Travel is not recommended in the Nipawin, Carrot River, White Fox, Choiceland, and Smeaton areas. The Highway Hotline is reporting swirling, loose, and drifting snow, along with drifts, slush, and ice, along with heavy snow and windy condition...
Apr 15, 2026
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recall
7-Eleven sandwiches and wraps recalled in Saskatchewan due to listeria risk
A number of sandwiches, subs and wraps sold by the convenience chain 7-Eleven have been recalled due to possible contamination with listeria.The Government of Canada said the sandwiches, which were distributed in Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia, should not be consumed, sold or distributed.The affected produc...
Apr 15, 2026
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Few changes from new Liberal majority expected by Sask. political scientist
A Saskatchewan political scientist is expecting few changes for people in this province, now that Prime Minister Mark Carney has secured a majority government.Three byelection wins on Monday have resulted in the Liberals having 174 seats in the House of Commons.The byelection results follow five opposition MPs crossing...
Apr 15, 2026
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drama club
Peanut Productions to debut new play next week
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Bring the outdoors inside
Lakeland Log and Timber - Where Log Becomes Legacy
annual meeting
Two Air Ronge resolutions pass at SUMA convention
4h ago
Two by Twos
Former Saskatchewan members of secretive sect speak out on widespread allegations of abuse
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Guide dogs
CNIB in need of volunteers to foster future service dogs across Canada
Prince Albert impacted
Another 30 layoffs bring SaskPolytechnic total to 180
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Court proceedings
Police officer says blood stained sweater found hidden in stove: murder trial
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Local Sports

Rider moves
Riders release Ajou Ajou after slotback violated CFL's gender-based violence and harassment policy
Ajou Ajou has been released by the Saskatchewan Roughriders after a suspension from the CFL.The league announced the slotback was suspended for both preseason contests and a minimum of six regular-season games after violating the league's gender-based violence and harassment policy. Shortly after the announcement, the ...
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AJ Ouellette 'bringing the dad strength' to Riders training camp in May
Saskatchewan Roughriders running back AJ Ouellette is bringing a new type of strength to the team in 2026.He and his partner welcomed a baby girl named Isla Jo into the world on March 6."I'm bringing the dad strength in," Ouellette said. "The whole sleep thing is getting to me - I don't know if it's a tr...
Apr 10, 2026
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Riders defensive star, 1966 Grey Cup champion Garner Ekstran dead at 86
One of the greatest defensive players in Saskatchewan Roughriders history has died.The Roughriders announcing Monday the passing of longtime defensive lineman and linebacker Garner Ekstran, who died of natural causes Saturday at the age of 86 in Sedro-Woolley, Wash.Ekstran spent seven of his eight CFL seasons with the ...
Apr 10, 2026
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Junior Hockey
OLCN Scouts play underdogs to win inaugural USPHL Premier Alberta Division title
The Onion Lake Cree Nation (OLCN) Scouts have written themselves into the history books. The Junior A hockey club claimed the first-ever Alberta Division title within the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) Premier after downing the Calgary Bandits 6-3 in Game 3 of the best-of-three finals on Tuesday in Calgary...
Apr 01, 2026
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Go Riders Go
Riders' head coach Corey Mace wins 2025 CFL Coach of the Year award
For the first time in his young coaching career, Corey Mace has been named the CFL's Coach of the Year.The announcement came at the league's Coach of the Year celebration in Edmonton on Wednesday, ahead of the CFL combine. The other nominee was Montreal Alouettes head coach Jason Maas.Mace is the eighth Riders head coa...
Mar 26, 2026
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Riders' football operations in the finals for CFL's inaugural Ted Goveia Award
After winning the Grey Cup and having nine players named All-CFLers, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are one of three finalists for the inaugural Ted Goveia Football Operations Award.Named in honour of the long-time CFL executive who died last September, the award recognizes a CFL club's football operations department for...
Mar 19, 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

Canadian bishops speak out amid Trump's spat with Pope Leo XIV over Middle East
A group representing Catholic bishops across Canada is speaking out against using images of Christ for political rhetoric after U.S. President Donald Trump posted religious pictures on social media amid his spat with Pope Leo XIV. The Canadian Conferen...
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Fewer rejected ballots in Terrebonne byelection, despite adapted ballot
OTTAWA - Elections Canada says there were fewer rejected ballots in the recent Terrebonne byelection than during the last general election, despite the use of an adapted ballot. In a social media post, Elections Canada says it has validated the results...
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Wet and mild winter is 'good news' for B.C. wildfire season, says forecaster
VICTORIA - The lead forecaster for the BC Wildfire Service said a relatively wet and mild winter across much of British Columbia is "really good news" for the upcoming wildfire season. Matt MacDonald said a lack of frost meant trees and soil were able...
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B.C. Sikh activist says police warned him of 'imminent' threat to life
An associate of slain B.C. Sikh community leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar said police have alerted him of an "imminent" threat to his life. Narinder Singh Randhawa said in a sworn statement sent to The Canadian Press that he was first contacted by Surrey P...
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Audit warns military procurement faces 'persistent' hurdles
OTTAWA - An internal federal government audit delivered late last year warned the work of buying and upgrading military technology was still being plagued by bureaucratic hurdles. The report was released as the federal government forged ahead with refo...
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AI content should be labelled, heritage committee says
OTTAWA - The government should require that content generated by artificial intelligence be clearly labelled, a House of Commons committee said in a new report. The members of Parliament on the committee are calling for standardized labels for AI conte...
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World

ICE acting director Todd Lyons will resign at end of May, DHS says
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement acting director Todd Lyons, a key executor of President Donald Trump's mass deportations agenda, will resign at the end of May, federal officials announced Thursday. Homeland Secu...
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Progressive Analilia Mejía takes New Jersey US House special election, giving Democrats another win
DENVILLE, N.J. (AP) - Democrat Analilia Mejía won a New Jersey special election for the U.S. House on Thursday, defeating Republican Joe Hathaway on a message of standing up to President Donald Trump and defending progressive policies. Me...
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Trump nominates Erica Schwartz, former deputy surgeon general, to serve as CDC director
President Donald Trump on Thursday nominated Erica Schwartz, a former deputy surgeon general, to be the next director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In a social media post, Trump described Schwartz as "incredibly talen...
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County prosecutor charges ICE agent with assault for pointing gun at people on Minneapolis highway
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - An ICE agent is charged with assault for allegedly pointing his gun at people in car while driving on a Minneapolis highway, prosecutors in Minnesota said Thursday. An arrest warrant in Hennepin County, which includes M...
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Minibus taxi catches fire in Zimbabwe, killing several people
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) - A minibus taxi in southwest Zimbabwe caught fire on a highway Thursday, killing about a dozen and a half people, police said. Police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said that authorities needed more time to confirm the e...
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Judge who halted White House ballroom construction allows national security work to proceed at site
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge who halted construction of President Donald Trump's $400 million White House ballroom clarified on Thursday that the administration can proceed with below-ground construction of a bunker and other "national security fa...
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