Opposition overall
Alberta pipeline plan puts Canada on wrong path, Sask. environmental group warns
The Saskatchewan Environmental Society is urging Ottawa to abandon plans for a new Alberta pipeline backed by public funding, arguing the project would move Canada further away from its climate commitments and toward greater dependence on fossil fuels.Peter Prebble, a board member with the society, said the pipeline an...
13m ago
Read More
HIDDEN WITHIN THE HUMAN HUSK
Local author hopes debut book inspires self-reflection
Life's greatest struggles can reveal strengths people never knew they had. That's the message Dustin McClellan hopes readers take away from his debut book, Hidden Within the Human Husk. "I've had experiences that really changed how I look at my life. I just figured maybe I should put some of these lessons and expe...
18m ago
Read More
What's Trending
Opposition overall
Alberta pipeline plan puts Canada on wrong path, Sask. environmental group warns
10m ago
Winnings
Lucky guest at Gold Eagle Casino hits $1.9 million Smoke Signals jackpot
HIDDEN WITHIN THE HUMAN HUSK
Local author hopes debut book inspires self-reflection
15m ago
Shaping your community's future
Statistics Canada urges residents to complete census as local response rates lag
4h ago
La Ronge
Police Work
La Ronge RCMP seek man wanted for robbery
La Ronge RCMP are asking the public for assistance in locating and identifying suspects in relation to an assault and robbery. On July 3 at around 11:45 p.m., police received a report that a man had been injured in a vehicle parked on Morin's Hill. Officers responded and determined an altercation had occurred between ...
17h ago
Read More
Tony Cote Summer Games
Lance Run preparations begin with traditional healing camp
Preparations for the upcoming Lance Run between La Ronge and North Battleford have begun with a traditional healing camp. The camp was held June 30 to July 4 near Hunter Narrows on Lac La Ronge. It included 14 girls and boys between the ages of 13 to 17 from Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) communities, who will be giv...
17h ago
Read More
Freeze, Breeze and Wheeze
Popular triathlon returning after seven years
The Freeze, Breeze and Wheeze Triathlon will be returning to La Ronge in August after a seven-year hiatus. It's being organized by Emma Smallwood and a group of volunteers with support from Triathlon Saskatchewan. The last Freeze, Breeze and Wheeze was the 29th annual held in 2019, and it attracted athletes from throug...
20h ago
Read More
Second-Degree Murder
Charges upgraded in Turnor Lake murder investigation
As a result of continued investigation by Saskatchewan RCMP's Homicide Investigation Unit, and in consultation with Crown prosecutors, Darian Montgrand's manslaughter charge has been upgraded to one count of second-degree murder.Montgrand, 25, is charged in relation to the death of 21-year-old Shalayah Montgrand on May...
23h ago
Read More
World's richest lode
Inside Saskatchewan's Cigar Lake mine, a 'boutique' operation with abundant uranium
CIGAR LAKE, SASK. - Cessa Fern's day begins with being squished into a metal cage with 19 others, and dropped to a depth greater than the height of New York's Empire State Building into a dark world of rock walls, pipes and wires.It's where uranium is mined and fears are faced.The radiation student technician had reser...
Jul 05, 2026
Read More
Water rescues
Fast-flowing South Sask. River prompts Saskatoon rescues, warnings
The South Saskatchewan River has once again caused problems in Saskatoon, with fire department crews involved in two water rescues and the fast-flowing river prompting another safety warning from the city on Sunday.River levels and flow rate in the South Saskatchewan increased markedly last week as the Water Security A...
Jul 05, 2026
Read More
Saskatchewan
Opposition overall
Alberta pipeline plan puts Canada on wrong path, Sask. environmental group warns
The Saskatchewan Environmental Society is urging Ottawa to abandon plans for a new Alberta pipeline backed by public funding, arguing the project would move Canada further away from its climate commitments and toward greater dependence on fossil fuels.Peter Prebble, a board member with the society, said the pipeline an...
13m ago
Read More
HIDDEN WITHIN THE HUMAN HUSK
Local author hopes debut book inspires self-reflection
Life's greatest struggles can reveal strengths people never knew they had. That's the message Dustin McClellan hopes readers take away from his debut book, Hidden Within the Human Husk. "I've had experiences that really changed how I look at my life. I just figured maybe I should put some of these lessons and expe...
18m ago
Read More
Shaping your community's future
Statistics Canada urges residents to complete census as local response rates lag
Statistics Canada is urging residents to complete their 2026 census questionnaires after reporting unusually low response rates in many Saskatchewan communities.Since official follow-up began on May 12, Statistics Canada employees have been contacting households by phone and email while field staff continue visiting ho...
4h ago
Read More
culture
The groom lost the ring. At this traditional Doukhobor wedding, it didn't matter
The groom had lost the ring.At most weddings, that would be a disaster. But at a hillside dugout near Blaine Lake, the ceremony carried on.There was bread and salt. Water and an old trunk. A rug passed from one generation to the next.There was no need for a ring."We never used rings," said Elder Jeanette Stri...
17h ago
Read More
Developing capabilities
'Cost of drama is too high': NATO leaders meet in Turkey for annual summit
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is jetting off Monday to the two-day NATO summit in Turkey's capital city Ankara, where world leaders will seek to avoid diplomatic friction with U.S. President Donald Trump.Massive hikes to military budgets are expected to feature prominently as NATO members remain under heavy U.S. ...
Jul 06, 2026
Read More
Sleeves Up
Summer vacations leading to drop in blood donations, Canadian Blood Services warns
Canadian Blood Services is urging Saskatchewan residents to keep their blood donation appointments this summer as vacations and long weekends contribute to a seasonal drop in donations.Aaron Barlow, Saskatchewan community development manager for Canadian Blood Services, said missed appointments are the biggest challeng...
Jul 06, 2026
Read More
Local Sports
Back in win column
Sexton sparks Riders in 27-22 win over Redblacks
Matthew Sexton only needed one lane to change the game.In his first game as Saskatchewan's primary returner, Sexton fielded a punt near his own goal line and took it 101 yards the other way for a touchdown, helping the Roughriders hold off the Ottawa Redblacks 27-22 Friday night at TD Place Stadium.The special teams sc...
Jul 04, 2026
Read More
Game Day
Riders to clash with winless Redblacks in Ottawa
The Saskatchewan Roughriders (2-1) will look to get back into the win column this week.In order to do so, the team will look to avoid giving the Ottawa Redblacks (0-3) their first win of the 2026 campaign."There are no bad football teams in the CFL. It's all good football teams. If you don't bring your A-game, it ...
Jul 03, 2026
Read More
Game Day
Mathew Sexton to make CFL debut, Emilus and Schaffer-Baker to start for Riders on Friday
Mathew Sexton has bounced around a lot in his football career.The 28-year-old Sexton is getting ready to play in his first CFL game as the Saskatchewan Roughriders take on the Ottawa Redblacks on Friday."I'm out here every day trying to do my job, just making sure to do things right and focus on the little details...
Jul 03, 2026
Read More
Stopping Pimpleton
Riders special teams look to stop big returns, keep Ottawa's Pimpleton in check
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will look to put an end this week to breakdowns their special teams have been grappling with.Saskatchewan has allowed big return touchdowns in back-to-back weeks. Calgary Stampeders returner Tyreik McAllister returned a missed field goal 120 yards just before halftime, in what ended as a 40...
Jul 02, 2026
Read More
Riderville
Riders deal with wide receiver injuries to start practice week for Ottawa Redblacks
The Saskatchewan Roughriders could have an almost entirely new receiver group for Friday's showdown against the Ottawa Redblacks.When the team returned to practice on Monday after its 40-34 loss to the Toronto Argonauts, only one starting receiver from Week 1 - KeeSean Johnson - was a participant. Sam Emilus (ankle), J...
Jun 29, 2026
Read More
Are you ready for some football?
Riders, Argos set to clash in early season CFL showdown at Mosaic Stadium
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will look to continue their hot start during the Prairie Blizzard game.Saskatchewan is 2-0, and will take on the 1-1 Toronto Argonauts at Mosaic Stadium on Friday. The Riders will be in their white Prairie Blizzard jerseys, as they are technically the away team in the game. This will count ...
Jun 26, 2026
Read More
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
Read More
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
Read More
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
Read More
Canada
Carney names his principal secretary and a Conservative MP to Senate
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney has named his principal secretary Tom Pitfield to the Senate and says he is dropping the non-partisan criteria for appointments to the upper chamber. Pitfield is one of four new appointments to the Senate announced T...
2h ago
Read More
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
The latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada. All times are Eastern: 12:01 p.m. Today's World Cup action is underway in Atlanta, with defending champion Argentina facing Egypt in a round of 16 game. The winner faces Switzerland or Colombia in the ...
3h ago
Read More
NATO looks to Saab to build up to 10 surveillance planes using Canadian jets
ANKARA - NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says the alliance is looking to work with Swedish manufacturer Saab on up to 10 radar jets largely built in Canada. Rutte told an audience at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, that its current fleet is to be ...
7h ago
Read More
In the news today: Carney arrives at NATO, Renata Ford dies, Raptors announcement
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Carney arrives in Turkey for high-level NATO talks with German, South Korean leaders Prime Minister Mark Carney has landed in Ankara, Turkey, where he's set to ha...
8h ago
Read More
Switzerland takes on Colombia in Vancouver's last hurrah at World Cup
VANCOUVER - Vancouver is set to host its seventh and final World Cup match today, in a final hurrah at BC Place for an event that galvanized the city's diaspora communities and drew thousands of fans from across the country and the globe. The round-of-...
8h ago
Read More
B.C. attorney general to provide update on legal options after deadly mass shooting
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia government says it's exploring legal options after the mass shooting where eight people were killed in Tumbler Ridge. Attorney General Niki Sharma is expected to meet with media today about those options, five months a...
8h ago
Read More
World
Reform UK's Farage says he'll quit as lawmaker and seek reelection amid donation allegations
LONDON (AP) - Reform UK leader Nigel Farage announced Tuesday that he will quit his seat in Parliament and seek reelection in an effort to clear his name over financial allegations linked to millions of dollars' worth of donations. The un...
2h ago
Read More
French court clears way for far-right leader Le Pen to run in 2027 but under a condition she rejects
PARIS (AP) - A Paris appeals court cleared the way Tuesday for popular far-right leader Marine Le Pen to possibly run for the French presidency next year but said she must wear an electronic bracelet after finding her guilty of embezzling public funds....
4h ago
Read More
Rahm Emanuel will assail Netanyahu in Tel Aviv speech as American politics shift against Israel
WASHINGTON (AP) - Rahm Emanuel, a potential Democratic presidential candidate and longtime defender of Israel, will denounce Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv this week and deliver a bracing message that the country's relationship with the ...
5h ago
Read More
Ukraine's security service says woman wanted in connection with a Monaco bombing is found dead
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukraine's Security Service on Tuesday said it found the body of Ukrainian national Anastasiia Berezovska, who had been wanted by authorities in Monaco in connection with the bombing targeting Ukrainian business tycoon Vadym Yermola...
5h ago
Read More
NATO unveils billions in arms deals to prove its firepower as Trump again demands Greenland
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - President Donald Trump on Tuesday insisted that the United States should be in control of Greenland rather than NATO ally Denmark, repeating an assertion that has raised deep tensions in Europe even as the trans-Atlantic military ...
5h ago
Read More
US support for Israel slips as Democrats grow more critical, AP-NORC poll finds
NEW YORK (AP) - After decades of reliable bipartisan backing for Israel, a new AP-NORC poll reveals a dramatic erosion of support for the longtime U.S. ally, with rising opposition from Democrats and signs of division among Republicans. T...
7h ago
Read More