

Carney pledges regular updates on pivot from U.S. and to 'never sugar-coat' issues
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says he plans to regularly update Canadians with a frank assessment of efforts to diversify away from the U.S."I promise you, I will never sugar-coat our challenges," Carney said in a 10-minute video posted Sunday morning to YouTube."I will talk with you directly and r...
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Missing 82-year old Alberta senior found dead near Kindersley
A woman who was previously reported missing in Alberta has been found deceased in Saskatchewan.Diane Cooper, 82, was from Calgary and had been missing since April 6.On Sun, April 19, Consort RCMP in Alberta reported Cooper had been found by RCMP in the RM of Grandview near Kindersley, Sask. on April 18 around 7:40 p.m....
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10th Anniversary August 22-24, 2025
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La Ronge

Wildfires
Wadin Bay community heroes reflect on past fire season
As the snow begins to melt and temperatures warm on the prairies, many are now looking to this upcoming fire season.Lake life on the prairies last year was filled with fire bans, evacuations and extreme wildfires.Twenty-two people in the community of Wadin Bay - a resort community on the shores of Lac La Ronge approxim...
Apr 18, 2026
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consultation
Date set for homeless campsite public meeting
The Town of La Ronge has set a date to consult with the public about their plans to open a homeless campground in the community. The idea was first discussed at a regular meeting in March when council decided the best location to allow for a homeless encampment would be an undeveloped area along Finlayson Street. The p...
Apr 17, 2026
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inspiration
Youth return from overseas trip in Africa, Europe
A group of 37 students and 11 adults from the tri-communities have returned from an overseas, three-country tour of Morocco, Portugal and Spain. "I think our goal is always to open those doors and to see the classroom without walls," said teacher Connie Haugen, who was a coordinator of the trip. "Helping...
Apr 17, 2026
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Police work
Police investigating firearms incident in Stanley Mission
Saskatchewan RCMP is seeking information in relation to a firearms incident in Stanley Mission earlier this week. On April 15 at approximately 3:30 p.m., officers received a report of a firearms incident at a residence in the community. Upon investigating, they located an injured teenage who was transported to hospita...
Apr 17, 2026
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drama club
Peanut Productions to debut new play next week
Peanut Productions is just about ready to raise the curtains on their latest play. This marks the 33rd year for the local drama group, which presents a new play to the public every spring. This year's showing is the comedy Dearly Departed by David Bottrell and Jessie Jones. It is rated PG-13. "It's about a famil...
Apr 16, 2026
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annual meeting
Two Air Ronge resolutions pass at SUMA convention
Air Ronge council had two resolutions approved at the annual Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) convention this week in Regina. The first resolution was for SUMA to advocate to the provincial government to develop and implement a rotating schedule of bylaw enforcement officials throughout the North t...
Apr 16, 2026
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Saskatchewan

Province introduces amendments to increase powers for Sask. medical regulatory organization
The Government of Saskatchewan is trying to make changes to a provincial piece of legislation in order to "protect Saskatchewan patients."Amendments to The Medical Profession Act - "an act respecting the medical profession," according to the province's website - were introduced by Saskatchewan Healt...
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Missing 82-year old Alberta senior found dead near Kindersley
A woman who was previously reported missing in Alberta has been found deceased in Saskatchewan.Diane Cooper, 82, was from Calgary and had been missing since April 6.On Sun, April 19, Consort RCMP in Alberta reported Cooper had been found by RCMP in the RM of Grandview near Kindersley, Sask. on April 18 around 7:40 p.m....
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onto the playoffs
Haley's OT winner lifts slumping Saskatchewan Rush in regular season finale over Toronto
At just 24 years old, Brock Haley has become a fearsome weapon for the Saskatchewan Rush in his second season on a National Lacrosse League (NLL) floor.On Saturday night, he delivered the biggest goal of the season for the Rush with a distance shot, which secured a 10-9 overtime win against the Toronto Rock."Hones...
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Celebration
First Nations University of Canada marks 50 years with annual spring powwow
There is a moment just before the first drumbeat when everything feels suspended.The arena is quiet, the air is expectant, and then - like a heartbeat shared by thousands - the drum begins to call people in.That call will echo through the Brandt Centre in Regina on Saturday and Sunday as the First Nations University of...
Apr 18, 2026
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Provincial politics
NDP unveil 'made in Saskatchewan' power plan
Standing outside Prince Albert City Hall, Sally Housser stated the NDP's Grid and Growth Plan is a practical, made in Saskatchewan approach to lowering power bills, creating good jobs and building a stronger, more self-reliant electricity system for Prince Albert and for Saskatchewan.The Shadow Minister or Energy and R...
Apr 17, 2026
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Spring runoff
No shortage of water from Prince Albert to Meadow Lake and Hudson Bay
Central parts of Saskatchewan will not face a dry spring as above normal snowfalls start melting. The Water Security Agency, which monitors levels, checked snowfalls at 12 selected sites across the province in April 9 and 10, in addition to their normal monitoring efforts. As expected, the middle of the province has h...
Apr 17, 2026
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What's Trending
Carney pledges regular updates on pivot from U.S. and to 'never sugar-coat' issues
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10th Anniversary August 22-24, 2025
Waskesiu Lakeside Music Festival
Province introduces amendments to increase powers for Sask. medical regulatory organization
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Missing 82-year old Alberta senior found dead near Kindersley
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Athabasca Basin News
onto the playoffs
Haley's OT winner lifts slumping Saskatchewan Rush in regular season finale over Toronto
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Celebration
First Nations University of Canada marks 50 years with annual spring powwow
Apr 18, 2026

Local Sports

Rider moves
Riders release Ajou Ajou after slotback violated CFL's gender-based violence and harassment policy
Ajou Ajou has been released by the Saskatchewan Roughriders after a suspension from the CFL.The league announced the slotback was suspended for both preseason contests and a minimum of six regular-season games after violating the league's gender-based violence and harassment policy. Shortly after the announcement, the ...
Apr 16, 2026
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AJ Ouellette 'bringing the dad strength' to Riders training camp in May
Saskatchewan Roughriders running back AJ Ouellette is bringing a new type of strength to the team in 2026.He and his partner welcomed a baby girl named Isla Jo into the world on March 6."I'm bringing the dad strength in," Ouellette said. "The whole sleep thing is getting to me - I don't know if it's a tr...
Apr 10, 2026
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Riders defensive star, 1966 Grey Cup champion Garner Ekstran dead at 86
One of the greatest defensive players in Saskatchewan Roughriders history has died.The Roughriders announcing Monday the passing of longtime defensive lineman and linebacker Garner Ekstran, who died of natural causes Saturday at the age of 86 in Sedro-Woolley, Wash.Ekstran spent seven of his eight CFL seasons with the ...
Apr 10, 2026
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Junior Hockey
OLCN Scouts play underdogs to win inaugural USPHL Premier Alberta Division title
The Onion Lake Cree Nation (OLCN) Scouts have written themselves into the history books. The Junior A hockey club claimed the first-ever Alberta Division title within the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) Premier after downing the Calgary Bandits 6-3 in Game 3 of the best-of-three finals on Tuesday in Calgary...
Apr 01, 2026
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Go Riders Go
Riders' head coach Corey Mace wins 2025 CFL Coach of the Year award
For the first time in his young coaching career, Corey Mace has been named the CFL's Coach of the Year.The announcement came at the league's Coach of the Year celebration in Edmonton on Wednesday, ahead of the CFL combine. The other nominee was Montreal Alouettes head coach Jason Maas.Mace is the eighth Riders head coa...
Mar 26, 2026
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Riders' football operations in the finals for CFL's inaugural Ted Goveia Award
After winning the Grey Cup and having nine players named All-CFLers, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are one of three finalists for the inaugural Ted Goveia Football Operations Award.Named in honour of the long-time CFL executive who died last September, the award recognizes a CFL club's football operations department for...
Mar 19, 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

Ottawa unveils $25M to boost advanced manufacturing at trade fair in Germany
OTTAWA - The federal government is unveiling $25 million to support 14 projects meant to boost advanced manufacturing in Canada. The new spending adds to $38 million allocated by industry, for projects ranging from more efficient battery production to ...
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In the news today: Gas tax pause, Canada Post voting begins, Mary Simon visits UN
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Federal pause on gasoline, diesel tax takes effect today, after Iran fuel price spike Ottawa's temporary suspension of some fuel taxes kicks in today, with Canadi...
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Water levels on Ottawa River expected to peak as spring flood concerns grow
GATINEAU - Dozens of homes and streets are at risk of flooding as water levels on the Ottawa River are predicted to rise this morning by roughly 30 centimetres. Emergency officials in Gatineau, Que., have said 164 homes are at risk of flooding and 41 s...
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Federal pause on gasoline, diesel tax takes effect today, after Iran fuel price spike
OTTAWA - Ottawa's temporary suspension of some fuel taxes kicks in today, with Canadians likely to save 10 cents per litre on regular gasoline, and four cents on a litre of diesel. Prime Minister Mark Carney had announced last week a pause on those fue...
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Gov. Gen. Mary Simon at United Nations to talk Indigenous rights
OTTAWA - Gov. Gen. Mary Simon and other Indigenous leaders are heading to the United Nations on Monday to stress the importance of its Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The forum comes as the use of the declaration in Canada has come und...
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N.B. Premier Susan Holt to meet with Mark Carney and his ministers this week
OTTAWA - New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt will be in Ottawa today to discuss the economy, defence and major projects with Prime Minister Mark Carney and his ministers. Holt says she also plans to press for federal partnership on health-care funding, e...
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World

6 crew still missing after overturned ship that disappeared after typhoon is found near Saipan
HAGATNA, Guam (AP) - An overturned ship found near the U.S. territory of Saipan after a typhoon hit is the vessel that went missing with six people on board, the U.S. Coast Guard confirmed Monday. The Coast Guard said it was still searchi...
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Japan issues an advisory for northern coastal areas for a slightly increased risk of a mega-quake
TOKYO (AP) - Japan on Monday issued an advisory for northern coastal areas for an increased risk of a possible mega-quake induced by a major quake earlier in the day. The Cabinet Office and the Japan Meteorological Agency said there is 1%...
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Doubts over talks between Iran and US after violence flares in Strait of Hormuz
ISLAMABAD (AP) - Pakistan moved ahead Monday with preparations for a new round of talks between the United States and Iran days before a tenuous ceasefire is set to expire, even as renewed conflict around the Strait of Hormuz raised questions about whe...
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The center-left coalition of former President Radev will win Bulgaria election, exit poll suggests
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) - A center-left coalition led by ex-President Rumen Radev will win Bulgaria 's parliamentary election, an exit poll suggested Sunday, though the list might not garner enough votes to rule alone, which could prolong a years-long pol...
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Man kills 7 of his children plus another child in shooting in Louisiana neighborhood
SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) - A Louisiana father fatally shot eight children, including seven of his own, in an attack on his family Sunday morning that stretched across two houses in a Shreveport neighborhood left shaken by one of the nation's deadliest mass...
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UK police investigating if arson attacks on Jewish sites in London are the work of Iranian proxies
LONDON (AP) - U.K. police said Sunday they are investigating whether a string of arson attacks on Jewish sites in London are the work of Iranian proxies, as the country's chief rabbi said British Jews are facing a campaign of violence and intimidation....
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