Closing permanently
Tumbler Ridge students won't 'return to current school site' after mass shooting
A teacher who helped to protect his students at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School when a killer began shooting says he never felt alone and knew all the staff were doing their best to shelter and protect the children.Mark Deeley, the science teacher at the small community in British Columbia's northeast, said in a stateme...
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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...
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Outrage to Outcomes
PAGC hosts Indigenous Safety Roundtable after hospital security incidents spark safety concerns
It's a meeting about moving from outrage to outcomes.That's how Prince Albert Grand Council Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte described a discussion Friday that brought together Indigenous leaders, city representatives, health system officials, police and security companies to talk about Indigenous safety and accountability ...
Feb 13, 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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infrastructure
New bridge approved north of La Loche
The provincial government plans to invest an estimated $7.3 million toward replacing the Highway 955 bridge over Clearwater River about 60 kilometers north of La Loche. An email to larongeNOW from the Ministry of Highways states the bridge, originally built in 1973, needs to be replaced because it's nearing the end of ...
Feb 12, 2026
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Running it back
Local curlers claim SHSAA district title for third straight year
La Ronge's Churchill Community High School curling team are district champions for the third year in a row. The team, which consists of Heidi Hardcastle (skip), Alison O'Brien (lead), Idabelle Llorente Roque (second), and Jovie Herperger (third) participated in the Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association (SHSAA...
Feb 12, 2026
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municipal planning
WSA to develop 200-year flood map for La Ronge
Council has authorized administration to work with the Water Security Agency (WSA) to prepare a one in 200-year flood map, at no cost to the municipality, for potential inclusion in the Zoning Bylaw and the Official Community Plan.According to documents prepared by administration, effective July 31, 2025, the provincia...
Feb 10, 2026
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special visit
Tour by former NHLers, replica Stanley Cup brings joy to northerners
It was an eventful four days for former NHLers Bryan Trottier and Rich Pilon, who travelled to all six Lac La Ronge Indian Band communities last week with a replica Stanley Cup. "We have been getting a really good response from the communities," Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre (JRMCC) Director of Spor...
Feb 09, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Back to normal
How students in La Loche returned after mass shooting
A northern Saskatchewan high school that was the site of a deadly shooting a decade ago closed for weeks before students returned to class.Jason Young with the Northern Lights School Division says time was needed after the tragedy at Dene High School in La Loche to ensure supports and security were in place. Two died a...
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Milestone
Saskatchewan Air Ambulance celebrates eight decades of service
Saskatchewan Air Ambulance is celebrating 80 years of providing critical care air transport to the province.The provincial service is the oldest "formally organized, non-military air medical transport program in North America," the Government of Saskatchewan said in a statement.The first flight took off from ...
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Languages
Sask. Dëne interpreter reflects on 40 year career
Over the course of his 40-year-old career as a Dëne interpreter, Allan Adam has worked in court rooms, the winter games and even movies.The 68-year-old man from Fond-du-Lac most recently worked at the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission hearings and before that was at a murder trial in Prince Albert.Raised in Urani...
Feb 14, 2026
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Indigenous Dog Rescue
A Fight for healthier communities: Challenges facing dog rescues in the North
Whenever Amanda Harder drives into Waterhen Lake First Nation, she is given a royal welcome from a group of very happy locals. A small group of dogs come running and wagging to her. She knows each of their names, and all of their owners.But just a year ago, things at Waterhen weren't quite as stable."I think about...
Feb 14, 2026
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'Unsung heroes'
PAGC highlights wildfire mitigation work being done by crews in northern Sask.
Wildfire mitigation crews are already on the ground across Saskatchewan, months before wildfire season reaches its peak.About 100 workers are currently deployed, cutting hazardous fuels, thinning dense forest stands and opening fire guards to reduce the risk of wildfires reaching homes and communities.The Prince Albert...
Feb 13, 2026
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Long love
Meet the Spiritwood sweethearts celebrating 70 years as Valentines
When Dot Gaboury first met Leo at a neighbour's house in the spring of 1955, she wasn't exactly swooning."Oh, he's too old for me," she laughed, recalling her thoughts as she met the man who would eventually become her husband.Leo Gaboury, naturally, remembers their first meeting differently. "She was a ...
Feb 13, 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...
22h ago
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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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Pen to Paper
Riders sign Super Bowl champ, former L.A. Rams running back Darrell Henderson Jr.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed a new running back who's bringing plenty of NFL experience and a Super Bowl ring to the team.On Friday, the Riders announced that American Darrell Henderson Jr. has signed a contract with the CFL club.The 28-year-old Henderson Jr. was selected in the third round (70th overall) o...
Feb 13, 2026
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RIDERS NOW
Riders sign James Vaughters as CFL Free Agency opens
Players from around the CFL can now make deals official on Tuesday.CFL Free Agency officially opened on Tuesday at 11 a.m., which allowed players to officially sign with other league teams.The Saskatchewan Roughriders had a few players hit free agency, despite signing back a good number of them.Saskatchewan's big move ...
Feb 10, 2026
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Rider Nation
CFL Free Agency to open as Saskatchewan Roughriders put together 2026 roster
CFL free agents can officially sign with their new teams Tuesday.After the CFL Free Agent communication window last week, reported deals can now become reality with the period opening.After winning the Grey Cup in 2025, the Saskatchewan Roughriders appear set to lose a few key contributors despite being able to retain ...
Feb 10, 2026
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RIDERS NOW
Grey Cup finalists Mace, Maas named as finalists for CFL's coach of the year hour
Corey Mace of the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Jason Maas of the Montreal Alouettes are again the finalists for the CFL's coach of the year award.The CFL made the announcement Monday. Voting for the honour was conducted by the Football Reporters of Canada.The award will be presented March 25 in Edmonton ahead of the le...
Feb 09, 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
Canada seals deal on EU defence procurement as Munich summit tests transatlantic ties
OTTAWA - Canada has officially signed onto the European defence procurement program it announced it would join last summer, as Washington's upending of geopolitics overshadows the world's top security conference. Defence Minister David McGuinty announc...
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Alberta RCMP receive more reports of people with weapons after Tumbler Ridge shooting
EDMONTON - Mounties in Alberta say there's been an uptick in calls for people with a weapon and school lockdowns since the mass school shooting in Tumbler Ridge. An RCMP spokesman says that he can't say with certainty that the increase is connected wit...
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Carney strategy for defence industry pledges 125,000 jobs, sweeping policy changes
OTTAWA - The Liberal government is making sweeping changes to the way it approaches supporting the domestic defence industry, as Canada looks to transition away from overreliance on the United States for military gear. "In this uncertain world, it is m...
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Beijing drops visa requirement for Canadian tourists, business visitors to China
OTTAWA - China is dropping its visa requirement for Canadian tourists and business visitors, after moves by Prime Minister Mark Carney to put relations with Beijing on a better footing. China's Foreign Ministry says Canadians will no longer be required...
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Fact File: Why it's tough to verify some of Carney's claims about 'protected' jobs
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney has made a series of claims recently about how much the federal government's support for tariff-stricken industries has protected jobs in Canada. Some of his figures on the number of workers being supported come clos...
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Police tape down in Tumbler Ridge as shooting victim is honoured 14,000 km away
TUMBLER RIDGE - On a cold grey morning, residents of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., made their way to their churches' first Sunday services since the recent shootings in the tiny community in which nine people died. An invisible thread connected the worshippers ...
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World
FBI: DNA recovered from glove found near Guthrie home that appears to match glove worn by suspect
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - The FBI says a glove containing DNA was found about two miles from "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie's mother and appears to match those worn by a masked person outside her front door in Tucson the night she vanished. ...
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Iran's top diplomat to attend 'indirect' talks with US in Geneva, state-run IRNA news agency says
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran's top diplomat was traveling Sunday from Tehran to Geneva, where the second round of nuclear negotiations with the U.S. will take place, Iranian state media reported. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi...
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5 European nations say Russian opposition leader Navalny was poisoned and blame the Kremlin
LONDON (AP) - Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned by the Kremlin with a lethal toxin derived from the skin of poison dart frogs, five European countries said Saturday. The foreign ministries of the U.K., France, Germany,...
Feb 14, 2026
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Rubio reassures somewhat on trans-Atlantic ties after a year of deepening differences with Europe
MUNICH (AP) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a calm and reassuring message to America's allies on Saturday, striking a far less aggressive but still firm tone about the Trump administration's intent to reshape the trans-Atlantic alliance...
Feb 14, 2026
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Mistrial declared in the case of Stanford students charged after pro-Palestinian protests in 2024
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A judge declared a mistrial Friday in the case of five current and former Stanford University students charged after pro-Palestinian protests in 2024, when they barricaded themselves inside the university president and provost exec...
Feb 13, 2026
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New Jersey man found guilty of killing brother and his family, then lighting fires to cover it up
A New Jersey man was convicted Friday of killing four relatives in what prosecutors said was a murder and arson plot spawned by a soured business relationship between the man and his younger brother. Paul Caneiro, 59, was found guilty on ...
Feb 13, 2026
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