a century of service
Royal Canadian Legion marks 100 years of service with community celebrations
Legions across Canada are commemorating the organization's 100th anniversary on July 17, marking a century since the Royal Canadian Legion was officially incorporated by an Act of Parliament in 1926.In Prince Albert, Branch No. 2 is hosted a centenary flag-raising ceremony at Memorial Square outside City Hall, followed...
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Fans' Choice, Breakthrough artist of the Year
Prince Albert's Josh Stumpf earns two CCMA nominations as career momentum continues to build
Prince Albert country artist Josh Stumpf is writing another chapter in his evolving Saskatchewan country music success story.Stumpf has been nominated for two Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) Awards, including a nod in the Fans' Choice category, recognition he said came as a complete surprise when he learned t...
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Fans' Choice, Breakthrough artist of the Year
Prince Albert's Josh Stumpf earns two CCMA nominations as career momentum continues to build
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Ice Wolves start pre-season against Bombers
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League has released its schedule for the 2026/27 preseason. Teams will play between three and six exhibition games to gear up for the regular season campaign, doing so against fellow SJHL squads, as well as MJHL and AJHL clubs. The Ice Wolves will start their pre-season at home with a gam...
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uranium industry
NDP calls for construction of road connecting northern mine sites
The Saskatchewan NDP is calling for the federal government to support the construction of a new road in the North to connect the Cigar Lake and McArthur River uranium mines. A letter sent to Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson from three NDP MLAs, including Cumberland MLA Jordan McPhail, states that c...
Jul 15, 2026
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Tony Cote Summer Games
Sacred lance leaves La Ronge for North Battleford
A more than 600-kilometer journey for the sacred lance is officially underway as 32 runners left La Ronge on Wednesday, bound for North Battleford in advance of the Tony Cote Summer Games. The runners consist of 16 boys and girls from the Lac La Ronge Indian Band and another 16 youth from the Battlefords Agency Tribal ...
Jul 15, 2026
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The Arts
LLRIB dancers return from intensive workshop in Toronto
Three members of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band are feeling rejuvenated after a three-day ultimate intensive dance workshop with Toronto's Yasmina Ramzy. Barbara Cardin-Clinton of La Ronge, Katelynn McKenzie from Hall Lake, and Christen Ross who now lives in Calgary, met up in Toronto last week for the comprehensive clas...
Jul 14, 2026
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extreme fire index
Fire ban declared in tri-communities
The La Ronge Regional Fire Department has issued a fire ban effective immediately. The ban was issued on Tuesday at approximately 3 p.m. with support from tri-community leadership, as well as the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency. While the ban covers open fires, traditional smokers, propane barbecues, propane-fueled ...
Jul 14, 2026
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weather update
Second driest June on record for La Ronge
Dry weather continued to impact La Ronge and the surrounding area in June. Data from Environment and Climate Change Canada shows it was the second driest and fifth warmest out of 60 years of weather record keeping. The normal amount of precipitation in June is 69.3 millimetres, but La Ronge only received 20.8 mm. Whe...
Jul 14, 2026
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Saskatchewan
animal euthanized
Province confirms bear involved in McTavish Lake deaths
The Ministry of Community Safety is confirming a bear was involved in the incident that resulted in the death of two individuals who were found at McTavish Lake, about 90 kilometres north of La Ronge.Following an investigation, conservation officers were able to locate and euthanize the bear suspected to be involved in...
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a century of service
Royal Canadian Legion marks 100 years of service with community celebrations
Legions across Canada are commemorating the organization's 100th anniversary on July 17, marking a century since the Royal Canadian Legion was officially incorporated by an Act of Parliament in 1926.In Prince Albert, Branch No. 2 is hosted a centenary flag-raising ceremony at Memorial Square outside City Hall, followed...
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RCMP charge Nipawin man after girl found at residence
Ahtahkakoop RCMP have charged a Nipawin man with unlawful confinement and sexual interference. Police said the man had been communicating with a teenage girl on social media. On July 12, he met her on Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation and left with her in his vehicle. The incident was reported to police, who determined their loc...
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In Conversation with Darryl Anderson - Saskatchewan Country Closeup
Photo Credit: DMDS/Darryl Anderson Darryl Anderson is a Mtis country singer-songwriter from Big River, Saskatchewan, now based in Saskatoon. With soul...
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Fans' Choice, Breakthrough artist of the Year
Prince Albert's Josh Stumpf earns two CCMA nominations as career momentum continues to build
Prince Albert country artist Josh Stumpf is writing another chapter in his evolving Saskatchewan country music success story.Stumpf has been nominated for two Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) Awards, including a nod in the Fans' Choice category, recognition he said came as a complete surprise when he learned t...
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Changes made to assistance to help individuals and businesses impacted by disasters in province
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced changes to the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) in the midst of a busy season of storms, floods and wildfires.The province said the changes aim to better help individuals and businesses that have been affected by recent flooding in the province and other disaste...
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Local Sports
SJHL
Ice Wolves start pre-season against Bombers
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League has released its schedule for the 2026/27 preseason. Teams will play between three and six exhibition games to gear up for the regular season campaign, doing so against fellow SJHL squads, as well as MJHL and AJHL clubs. The Ice Wolves will start their pre-season at home with a gam...
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Game Day
Riders, Ti-Cats set to battle at Mosaic Stadium in CFL action
The Saskatchewan Roughriders (3-1) will look to get a win tonight over a Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2-2) team that will be without one of its top stars.Hamilton quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell suffered a serious ankle injury in last week's CFL action, possibly ending his CFL season. With the Riders meeting the Ti-Cats in the fi...
Jul 12, 2026
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Sunday Kickoff
Riders return to practice to prepare for Ti-Cats showdown
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are now preparing for a Hamilton Tiger-Cats team that will be without one of the top quarterbacks in the CFL.Hamilton star quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell suffered a serious ankle injury in the team's loss to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The 36 year old underwent successful surgery for the injur...
Jul 09, 2026
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Surfing celebration
Former Roughrider Charleston Hughes to be inducted into Canadian Football Hall of Fame
Charleston Hughes, a former star for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, will be inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame this fall.Hughes, a six-time CFL all-star, led the league in sacks over five seasons - two with the Riders - and won Grey Cups with the Calgary Stampeders in 2008 and 2014."Let's go!" Hu...
Jul 08, 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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Canada
Poilievre demands more details about Gordie Howe bridge deal
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is demanding more information from Prime Minister Mark Carney about the deal made with the Trump administration to open the Gordie Howe International Bridge. The Bloomberg news service reported today that t...
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Cancer society applauds certification of class-action against e-cigarette maker JUUL
VANCOUVER - The Canadian Cancer Society says the certification of a national class-action lawsuit against the makers of JUUL e-cigarettes is an important step in holding companies accountable for alleged misleading marketing of vaping products. The B....
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Convoy organizer Pat King guilty of intimidation, Appeal Court rules
OTTAWA - The Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled that "Freedom Convoy" organizer Pat King is guilty of intimidation and has ordered a new sentencing hearing. King was charged with a number of offences for his leading role in the February 2022 demonstrati...
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Mexican foreign minister says trilateral trade talks will happen when 'appropriate'
OTTAWA - Mexico's foreign affairs minister said Friday his government will engage in trilateral talks with the U.S. and Canada on the continental trade pact when "it's appropriate." Roberto Velasco Alvarez, who was in Ottawa to meet with Foreign Affair...
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Eby says he'll tell Carney no deal with U.S. is better than a bad one
B.C. Premier David Eby says he'll be telling Prime Minister Mark Carney that no trade deal with the U.S. is better than a bad one at a first ministers' meeting where he says he'll also push Ottawa for American-style anti-racketeering laws to go after o...
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Fire-ravaged First Nations community accuses Ottawa of denying it federal aid
OTTAWA - A small Ontario First Nations community that was burned to the ground by a raging wildfire on Monday is being deprived of the help it needs because the federal government doesn't recognize it as a First Nation, the community's lawyer said. Res...
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World
Trump urges Darline Graham to run for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - President Donald Trump said Friday that Darline Graham, the sister of the late Lindsey Graham, has his support to run for a full term to replace her brother in the U.S. Senate. He wrote on social media that she "has ...
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Uncertainty clouds the forecast on whether wildfire smoke will affect the World Cup final
NEW YORK (AP) - Mikel Merino can smell and see the smoke from the Canadian wildfires that are making for hazy conditions across large parts of the U.S., including northern New Jersey where he and Spain are set to face Argentina in the World Cup final o...
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A 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no immediate damage reported
TAPACHULA, México (AP) - A strong earthquake struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast on Friday, right on the border with Guatemala, and was felt from Mexico City to El Salvador. Authorities have not immediately reported any severe damage or casualtie...
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An Israeli strike on a funeral in Gaza kills 7 people and wounds 22, a local hospital says
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - An Israeli strike on a funeral in the central Gaza Strip killed at least seven people and wounded 22, while other attacks in the embattled coastal territory left five more dead, according to local officials. ...
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Danish police officer and 2 others shot, including suspected perpetrator
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) - A Danish police officer and two other people were shot Friday, including the suspected perpetrator, authorities said. The shooting occurred in Nørresundby, in the North Jutland region in northern Denmark. The in...
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Andy Burnham is declared leader of Britain's Labour Party, will become prime minister on Monday
LONDON (AP) - Andy Burnham was officially declared leader of Britain's governing Labour Party on Friday, clearing his final hurdle to taking office as prime minister next week. The center-left party announced the result of a leadership c...
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