All Saints Orthodox Church
Cause of Meadow Lake church fire remains unknown as investigation continues
All Saints Orthodox Church in Meadow Lake was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived early Thursday morning, Fire Chief Joe Grela said.Crews were dispatched shortly after 2 a.m. on Oct. 1 following a report of smoke and flames coming from the building. Two engines and a rescue unit responded, Grela said.RCM...
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Emergency response
Bus carrying Martensville football players involved in crash
Two students are seeking medical attention as a precaution after a bus carrying football players from Martensville High School rear-ended another "large vehicle" on Thursday.According to Prairie Spirit School Division, the crash happened at the Highway 12 off-ramp heading into Martensville at about 7:30 p.m. ...
Oct 2, 2026
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Ice Wolves wear orange jerseys for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The La Ronge Ice Wolves wore orange jerseys at their home game on Wednesday in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The jerseys were also symbolic of the team's desire to recognize the survivors of residential schools, the ongoing healing, and the children who never made it home. The game included ...
Oct 1, 2026
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Large donation benefits local food bank
A $25,000 donation from Lakeside Spirits to Lac La Ronge Food Bank will go a long way when it comes to keeping hungry bellies full. "That is a very, very generous donation, and we're so grateful to get a donation of that size," said Chairperson Cheryl Norgaard. "As everyone knows, grocery prices have do...
Oct 1, 2026
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drug bust
RCMP seize one kilogram of cocaine in Stanley Mission
Cocaine, cash, and drug trafficking paraphernalia were seized by Stanley Mission RCMP during a traffic stop early Saturday morning. On Sept. 26 at approximately 2 a.m., officers were conducting proactive patrols in Stanley Mission and stopped a vehicle in which police observed drug trafficking paraphernalia and open a...
Oct 1, 2026
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Court proceedings
Trial dates set for La Ronge taxi sex assault case
Trial dates have now been set for two men from the La Ronge area, charged with sexual assault after a woman was attacked during a cab ride.The pre-trial hearing took place at Court of King's Bench in Prince Albert on Sept. 25. Akshar Desai and Keshav Dhillon will reappear for a jury trial on April 5, 2027. One week has...
Oct 1, 2026
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Reconciliation
Prince Albert Deputy Police Chief aspires to see more Indigenous people in policing
An Indigenous woman in a senior role with the Prince Albert Police Service says she would like to see more people like herself in the profession. Deputy Chief Farica Prince has been with the organization since 2021. "As an Indigenous woman in policing, you know, I look around at the national landscape, you know, a...
Sep 30, 2026
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Celebrating culture
Four-day culture camp celebrates Indigenous culture
Proudly holding a work of art he crafted from a Willow tree branch, Alex Halkett says he lives by the motto of don't judge a book by its cover.The talented carver from La Ronge is among the Elders at this week's Four Directions Culture Camp at Little Red River Park."Once you start peeling it away, you find the bea...
Sep 28, 2026
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Saskatchewan
In Conversation with Shaya Istace - Saskatchewan Country Closeup
Photo Credit: Shaya Istace Shaya Istace joins us on the Saskatchewan Country Closeup. We talk about her debut song, and what's on the way Have ...
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All Saints Orthodox Church
Cause of Meadow Lake church fire remains unknown as investigation continues
All Saints Orthodox Church in Meadow Lake was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived early Thursday morning, Fire Chief Joe Grela said.Crews were dispatched shortly after 2 a.m. on Oct. 1 following a report of smoke and flames coming from the building. Two engines and a rescue unit responded, Grela said.RCM...
22h ago
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Emergency response
Bus carrying Martensville football players involved in crash
Two students are seeking medical attention as a precaution after a bus carrying football players from Martensville High School rear-ended another "large vehicle" on Thursday.According to Prairie Spirit School Division, the crash happened at the Highway 12 off-ramp heading into Martensville at about 7:30 p.m. ...
Oct 2, 2026
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professional misconducts
Lloydminster doctor accused of diverting crash patient who died on way to North Battleford
A Lloydminster emergency physician faces professional misconduct charges over allegations he directed a crash patient away from the hospital during a computed tomography (CT) service outage. The patient died while being transported by ambulance to North Battleford.Dr. Mukhtar Ali faces two charges laid Sept. 26 in conn...
Oct 2, 2026
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Defamation Act
Saskatchewan updates defamation laws to reflect the digital age
Saskatchewan is updating its laws around defamation in an effort to bring them in line with the digital age.The changes to The Defamation Act took effect on Thursday. The provincial government said the updates modernize and simplify the laws in order to better reflect the modern media landscape and ensure the legislati...
Oct 2, 2026
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Nuclear Power push
Saskatchewan nuclear reactor plans spark push for work experience from industry
For employees working in, or hoping to enter, the nuclear energy sector, gaining nuclear industry experience in Saskatchewan is a top priority for the industry right now.Saskatchewan Industrial and Mining Suppliers Association (SIMSA) executive director Eric Anderson said that when it comes to nuclear energy, there is ...
Oct 2, 2026
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Saskatchewan Roughriders lose 37-31 to Calgary Stampeders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will have to wait a little longer to punch their ticket to the playoffs.The Calgary Stampeders held off a late Saskatchewan push for a 37-31 win Friday night at Mosaic Stadium, preventing the Riders from clinching a post-season berth and handing the green and white a third straight loss.Cal...
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Riders Gameday
Riders look to clinch playoff spot in showdown against Stamps
The Saskatchewan Roughriders don't need to be told how important Friday's game against the Calgary Stampeders is.Saskatchewan can clinch a playoff spot with a win, but a loss by more than three points means another CFL West Division rival will hold the tiebreaker over Saskatchewan. The B.C. Lions clinched the season se...
Oct 2, 2026
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Ice Wolves wear orange jerseys for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The La Ronge Ice Wolves wore orange jerseys at their home game on Wednesday in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The jerseys were also symbolic of the team's desire to recognize the survivors of residential schools, the ongoing healing, and the children who never made it home. The game included ...
Oct 1, 2026
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Rider news
Kicker Brett Lauther returns to Riders' roster after Redblacks trade
Kicker Brett Lauther is a Saskatchewan Roughrider once again after a trade with the Ottawa Redblacks.According to the Roughriders, the team acquired Lauther in exchange for their fifth-round pick in the CFL's 2027 draft.Lauther spent eight previous seasons with the Riders, suiting up for 114 regular-season games and ei...
Sep 30, 2026
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Tevaughn Campbell returns to practice as Riders prepare for Calgary
The Saskatchewan Roughriders could be close to getting another key piece of their team back.Tevaughn Campbell, the all-star defensive back who has been out since Week 9, was back on the field with the CFL club on Monday as a limited participant in practice."I feel healthy and I feel as good as I can feel after wha...
Sep 29, 2026
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BC Blues
Lions pounce with big plays, beat Riders 31-24 to jump into second in the West
The Saskatchewan Roughriders couldn't stop a B.C. Lions offence from getting big plays on Friday night.B.C. only needed two plays to score touchdowns on two separate drives as the Lions defeated the Riders 31-16 to win the season series between the teams and move into second place in the CFL's West Division. Saskatchew...
Sep 26, 2026
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SGEU Member Spotlight
Radiation Therapist Arlene Heinrich: a career built on care, teamwork and connection
A radiation therapist for almost 40 years, Arlene Heinrich shares why patient care, teamwork and a healthy life outside work have kept her committed to a career she would choose again.For Arlene Heinrich, a radiation therapist at the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (SCA), compassion is as important as technical skill when d...
Oct 1, 2026
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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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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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Canada
Defendant says sorry to former UBC professor days before defamation trial to start
VANCOUVER - One of several accusers of former University of British Columbia professor Steven Galloway says she now understands her conduct toward him was "serious and harmful" as she apologized just days before a defamation trial in the case is expect...
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Ontario air ambulance carrying six people missing off Nantucket: U.S. Coast Guard
An Ontario air ambulance carrying six people, four of them Canadians,
has gone missing off the coast of the United States. The U.S. Coast Guard said it launched a search mission after the Federal Aviation Administration lost contact with the plane earl...
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Experts eye Alberta referendum as case study on impacts of artificial intelligence
EDMONTON - On any given day, says Aengus Bridgman, if you ask a popular artificial intelligence chatbot and a search engine whether taxes in an independent Alberta would be higher, it might say yes. A few hours later, it could be no. Responses from Goo...
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Byline or bot? AI-generated 'journalists' start to appear in Canada
OTTAWA - Quebec correspondent "Geneviève Tremblay" - who has been reporting on multiple news stories a day lately - seemed to be experiencing a glitch. She wasn't the only one. All of We News' reporters and editors seemed to be malfunctioning on Friday...
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Quebec political leaders make final pitch as election campaign nears end
MONTREAL - The leaders of Quebec's five main parties will make their last pitches to undecided voters over the weekend, with the election set for Monday. The separatist Parti Québécois, which promised a referendum in 2029, has topped the polls througho...
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Michael J. Fox laments Canada-U.S. trade war, says people-to-people ties still strong
OTTAWA - Michael J. Fox says the state of the Canada-U.S. relationship is "sad" and "pointless" but he believes ties between Americans and Canadians on the "human level" remain strong. "It's really sad. It's so pointless. And I have to tell you, it doe...
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Governor says Tennessee's prisons chief is resigning after failed execution of Christa Pike
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The head of Tennessee's prison system is resigning after the failed execution of Christa Pike, Gov. Bill Lee announced Saturday. Lee said that Department of Correction Commissioner Frank Strada will step down this ...
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Voters favor Democrats on key issues but lack faith in either party to solve problems: AP-NORC poll
WASHINGTON (AP) - Aaron Siever was never a single-party voter. But now, the 41-year-old from southwest Virginia is more frustrated than ever with the two political parties whose chief accomplishment, he says, is blaming each other for getting little do...
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Dual UK-Iranian national released on bail over suspected plot against US-run military base
LONDON (AP) - A dual U.K.-Iranian national arrested on suspicion of plotting a terror attack following a security incident at a U.S.-run military air base in England has been released on bail, authorities said Saturday. The 25-year-old ma...
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Car drives into large crowd of Australian rugby fans, injuring 10 people north of Sydney
NEWCASTLE, Australia (AP) - A vehicle drove into a crowd standing on a road to cheer on the Newcastle Knights rugby team north of Sydney on Saturday, injuring 10 people, including several children, Australian officials said. Two of the in...
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North Korea test-fires ballistic missile as tensions grow over border mine blasts
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the sea on Saturday, South Korea's military said, extending a recent run of weapons tests during heightened tensions between the rivals over border land mine blasts that injured thr...
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Nolo strengthens to a hurricane again in the Pacific Ocean
Tropical Storm Nolo strengthened to a hurricane again Friday in the Pacific Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said. The center of the storm was located about 105 miles (165 kilometers) west-southwest of French Frigate Shoals and was he...
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