Financial irregularities
ISC demands FSIN pay back over $12 million, owed funding may be used to cover debt
After years of back and forth between Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN), the federal government is now demanding re-payment of over $12.3 million and is threatening to use the funding it pays out to the organization to cover off the debt. That's according to a le...
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Plastics appeal
Supreme Court will rule on Ottawa's single-use plastics ban
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada says it will hear an appeal of Ottawa's ban on single-use plastics.The Federal Court of Appeal overturned a lower court decision in January, allowing the federal government to keep the ban in place.A 2023 Federal Court decision in a case brought by the plastics industry said Ottawa ...
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Financial irregularities
ISC demands FSIN pay back over $12 million, owed funding may be used to cover debt
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Summer adventures
Think Kelowna is just wine tours? The locals would like a word.
vaccinations encouraged
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Plastics appeal
Supreme Court will rule on Ottawa's single-use plastics ban
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town council
La Ronge contracts animal control services until end of 2029
The Town of La Ronge has secured animal control services until the end of the decade. Council approved a $128,000 contract with Northern Animal Rescue (NAR) to provide on call services focused on at-large dog and cat complaints, as well as operations of the pound, in the municipality. The three-year term goes into eff...
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Housing shortage
La Ronge could realize 150 new housing units in coming years
A nearly $1.2 million grant from the Canada Housing and Infrastructure Fund will go a long way when it comes to helping the Town of La Ronge reach its goal of creating 150 housing units within the next couple of years. On Tuesday, it was announced that the town would receive a total of $1,180,246 from the program, with...
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police work
RCMP release photo of suspect involved in break-in
La Ronge RCMP are investigating several break-ins at a local business. Police received reports of break-ins at a business on La Ronge Avenue on Aug. 25, Oct. 3 and Oct. 9. In each incident, the business's front door was damaged, a suspect entered it, and stole a small quantity of goods. All three incidents occurred du...
Oct 13, 2026
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high speed internet
SaskTel infiNET service expansion to tri-community to cost $7 million
SaskTel will begin construction work this month to bring its infiNET service to the tri-communities. That's according to an email from SaskTel to larongeNOW, which states the work will continue through the fall and winter months with an anticipated completion date next spring. The total cost of the project is an estim...
Oct 13, 2026
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Community support
Montreal Lake Cree Nation celebrates opening of Elders' cabins
Some new doors have opened for the Elders at Montreal Lake Cree Nation.A ceremony on Thursday marked the completion of six cabins for men. Housing director Janelle Naytowhow said there was a need identified."We realized we have a lot of Elders in our community that can't get their own housing because they don't ha...
Oct 9, 2026
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Services for Métis
Ma Faamii opens in Beauval
Another northern Métis community has opened a centre to support the community through economic, social, and mental support services. Thursday, the community of Beauval alongside the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan opened their location Ma Faamii, the fifth of its kind in the province. Loretta King is the Mi...
Oct 8, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Service Disruption
Fibre cut disrupts SaskTel services across Saskatchewan
A fibre cut disrupted SaskTel internet, television, home phone and cellular services in several Saskatchewan communities Thursday, including Prince Albert and Saskatoon. The Crown corporation said crews were working to restore service as quickly as possible.SaskTel first reported the outage around 10:30 a.m. in Saskato...
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WARRIOR SPIRIT MARTIAL ARTS
Fontaine embraces bare-knuckle opportunity while Crowe awaits appeal
From fight controversy to a new journey, it has been a busy time recently for Warrior Spirit Martial Arts Academy in North Battleford. Gym owner Stuart Fontaine has had his hands full with an appeal after a controversial loss by one of his fighters, Corey Crowe. At the same time, Fontaine is trying to get back into the...
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Financial irregularities
ISC demands FSIN pay back over $12 million, owed funding may be used to cover debt
After years of back and forth between Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN), the federal government is now demanding re-payment of over $12.3 million and is threatening to use the funding it pays out to the organization to cover off the debt. That's according to a le...
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vaccinations encouraged
Saskatchewan could see severe cold and flu season: Expert
The upcoming cold and flu season in Saskatchewan may be a doozy.University of Saskatchewan microbiologist Dr. Joseph Blondeau gave a grim forecast following the launch of the fall influenza immunization campaign."My prediction is, unfortunately, we might have a rough respiratory virus season this year."He sai...
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Plastics appeal
Supreme Court will rule on Ottawa's single-use plastics ban
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada says it will hear an appeal of Ottawa's ban on single-use plastics.The Federal Court of Appeal overturned a lower court decision in January, allowing the federal government to keep the ban in place.A 2023 Federal Court decision in a case brought by the plastics industry said Ottawa ...
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Government spending
Sask. NDP calls out province over cost of travel nurses
The official Opposition wants to see Saskatchewan invest more in nurses within the province, rather than paying to bring in workers from beyond its borders.On Wednesday morning, the Saskatchewan NDP's Keith Jorgenson said travel nurses are significantly more expensive than hiring nurses who already live and want to wor...
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Local Sports
A good fight
Riders get carved by Alouettes on Thanksgiving Monday, lose 44-24
On a Thanksgiving Monday clash, it was the Montreal Alouettes who enjoyed a feast while the Saskatchewan Roughriders tumbled to a fourth-straight loss.Als quarterback Davis Alexander found plenty of big plays as he connected on touchdown passes of 45, 46, and 51 yards, as he finished with 403 yards, five touchdowns and...
Oct 13, 2026
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Back in Green
Riders' kicker Brett Lauther to make Saskatchewan debut in showdown in Montreal
As kicker Brett Lauther got refamiliarized with the Saskatchewan Roughriders the past few days, there was one piece of extra business he had to take care of - get back the No. 12 jersey.Lauther had spent seven seasons with the Riders before he was released this past offseason after a 2025 season where he hit just 72.2 ...
Oct 11, 2026
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Return ready
Campbell, Sexton set to return to Riders' after lengthy injury spells
With the Saskatchewan Roughriders looking for a spark, two players with big-play capabilities are set to return to the lineup this week.Speedy defensive back Tevaughn Campbell (forearm) and dynamic returner Mathew Sexton (leg) are both healthy and appear ready to rejoin a Riders team that has lost three in a row."...
Oct 10, 2026
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CFL Week 19
'Disappointed but not defeated': Riders look to turn around late season struggles
Head coach Corey Mace knows there was disappointment in the locker room as the team returned to practice this week.Saskatchewan let an opportunity - and the season series - slip away in a 37-31 loss to the Calgary Stampeders last week.But as the team returned to practice for a Thanksgiving Monday showdown in Montreal a...
Oct 9, 2026
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Early Passing
Sask. Stanley Cup champion defenceman Lyle Odelein dead at 58
Stanley Cup champion defenceman and Saskatchewan product Lyle Odelein has died at the age of 58.As reported Saturday by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Odelein died from a heart attack overnight on Friday.A native of Quill Lake, Odelein played over 1,000 games in the NHL for the Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, Phoe...
Oct 4, 2026
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Go Riders
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...
Oct 3, 2026
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La Ronge Profiles
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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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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Canada
CP NewsAlert: B.C. Conservatives dump candidate accused of Hitler remarks
VICTORIA - The British Columbia Conservatives have dumped a candidate in the provincial election after he was accused of posting online remarks about Hitler and the Holocaust. More coming. The Canadian Press
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CFB Kingston failed environmental compliance inspection on refrigerants: memo
OTTAWA - Environment and Climate Change Canada warned National Defence earlier this year that the CFB Kingston base had broken federal environmental regulations by failing to test air conditioners for refrigerant leaks. After inspecting a building on t...
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Vancouver officer denies giving 'lopsided' account of fatal fight with Myles Gray
VANCOUVER - A Vancouver police officer involved in the deadly arrest of Myles Gray in 2015 says he doesn't agree that he has given a "lopsided" account of the altercation by describing Gray as "the Hulk" or a "charging bull." Const. Eric Birzneck is o...
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AI, resources and water bombers: Draft document maps Canada, EU path to closer ties
MONTREAL - Canada and the European Union are laying out concrete steps to strengthen ties around digital security and defence as well as critical resources and a would-be fleet of Canadian-made water bombers, according to a draft joint statement ahead ...
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Cultural sector concerned about lack of news on Ottawa's promised $600M
OTTAWA - Cultural sector groups say they're starting to worry about the Liberal government's silence on $600 million in promised funding. "Funding that was supposed to reduce uncertainty is actually now leading to greater uncertainty, because we don't ...
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Ottawa cautions Canadians against travel to Saudi Arabia after airports targeted
OTTAWA - Global Affairs Canada has issued an advisory cautioning against travel to Saudi Arabia and specific airports that have been targeted during the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The advisory, issued by Canada's embassy in the kingdom, notes...
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World
FBI agents and analysts fired for roles in Trump classified files probe sue to get their jobs back
WASHINGTON (AP) - FBI employees fired for their roles in the investigation of President Donald Trump's retention of classified documents at his Florida estate sued on Thursday to get their jobs back, calling their terminations unlawful acts of "politic...
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Ukraine abandons truce and attacks Russian oil refinery as Zelenskyy says he feels betrayed by Trump
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukraine attacked a Russian oil refinery Thursday, abandoning a brief truce involving energy-related targets that it said Moscow did not heed, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he felt betrayed by U.S. President Donald...
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Authorities investigate letters with 'suspicious substances' sent to congressional, election offices
WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal authorities are investigating letters with "suspicious substances" that have been mailed to congressional and election offices nationwide and are urging recipients to treat the mailings as "potentially hazardous." ...
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2 killed in explosions near palace used by Yemen's government in latest Houthi attack
ADEN, Yemen (AP) - At least six explosions struck Thursday near the palace used by Yemen's internationally recognized government in the port city of Aden, witnesses said. An official said at least two people were killed, and Iran-backed Houthi rebels b...
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Trump, after bipartisan backlash, says Pentagon won't livestream execution of Fort Hood shooter
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Thursday that the Pentagon will no longer livestream the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan, after the announcement faced bipartisan criticism and Vice President JD Vance said he ...
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Pope Leo resumes working, sees top aide in hospital as doctors say lung recovered from surgery
ROME (AP) - Pope Leo XIV met with a top aide on Thursday and resumed working from the hospital, as doctors reported his lung had recovered well from surgery to remove a cancerous nodule. Leo's post-operative tests remained within normal l...
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