Game weekend
Woods relishing first season with Riders ahead of B.C. return
A phone call with Corey Mace made it clear where Josh Woods wanted to play football in 2026.The linebacker spent five seasons with the B.C. Lions but elected to join the Saskatchewan Roughriders this off-season."Off that first phone call with Mace, I knew this was somewhere I wanted to be," Woods said. "...
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White fish and cisco
Fish kill likely caused by heat wave
A number of dead fish found in the water and along the shores of multiple lakes and rivers in Saskatchewan are likely the result of high temperatures lowering oxygen levels in the water, according to a provincial fisheries ecologist.Hayden Yip, a senior fisheries ecologist with the Ministry of Environment, said the pro...
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La Ronge
skill building
JRMCC launches Fastball Academy
A new program being launched by the Lac La Ronge Indian Band will prepare youngsters for a sport already well-established in Saskatchewan. The Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre (JRMCC) Fastball Academy is expected to start programming in the coming months to teach children between the ages of seven to 12 about th...
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Historic Heat
La Ronge experienced second hottest July on record
This past July was the second warmest on record for La Ronge. That's according to data from Environment and Climate Change Canada, which shows La Ronge had an average temperature of 20.1 C in July, representing a 2.5 C increase from normal. Those totals are from 62 years of record keeping. "It's likely La Ronge a...
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Crime Watch
Saskatchewan RCMP seek public help locating woman wanted in Sandy Bay homicide
Saskatchewan RCMP are asking the public for information on the whereabouts of a 23-year-old woman wanted in connection with the homicide of a 19-year-old Sandy Bay man.Chasity Charolette Rose Clarke is wanted on a warrant for one count of manslaughter. The charge was laid Aug. 19 following the death of 19-year-old Silv...
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foraging
Wild blueberries selling at an all-time high
Pickers in the La Ronge area are collecting a record amount of blueberries this year. Online advertisements via social media show some pickers selling their berries for as much as $60 per pail or large Ziplock bag. Grace Thompson has been picking for more than 40 years and she explained the price has steadily risen ov...
Aug 19, 2026
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Non-fatal shooting
Three arrested, two still wanted in Pelican Narrows shooting
Two suspects have now been arrested in connection with a shooting in Pelican Narrows in August, however, police said two suspects are still at large.Pelican Narrows RCMP received reports of a shooting around 4:45 a.m. on Linklater Street on Aug. 7. It was determined that a group of men armed with firearms approached a ...
Aug 19, 2026
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Into The Weeds Cannabis
Public consultation process enacted for third cannabis outlet
Into The Weeds Cannabis is once again attempting to open a location in La Ronge. At a regular meeting on Monday, town council decided to initiate a public consultation process to consider issuing a development permit to establish the discretionary use of a cannabis retail outlet at the current Penny's Hair Design loca...
Aug 18, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Ready to Move
Ready to Move homes helping Saskatchewan housing market
According to data shared by the Saskatchewan Government, 2026 is on pace to be the busiest year ever when it comes to houses being built. A large portion of that trend is coming from the Ready to Move (RTM) housing market. Curtis Lemeiux is one of the co-owners of Econo Lumber in Prince Albert, which started its own Re...
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Crime
No reasonable doubt as Tisdale human traffickers convicted: judge
Two men who were recently found guilty of human trafficking by a provincial court judge in a Saskatchewan-wide case that included the Little Town Restaurant in Tisdale, will be sentenced this fall. The restaurant owner, Mohammed Masum, was also found guilty of sexually assaulting the Bangladeshi victim on multiple occ...
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White fish and cisco
Fish kill likely caused by heat wave
A number of dead fish found in the water and along the shores of multiple lakes and rivers in Saskatchewan are likely the result of high temperatures lowering oxygen levels in the water, according to a provincial fisheries ecologist.Hayden Yip, a senior fisheries ecologist with the Ministry of Environment, said the pro...
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accountability
Saskatchewan Marshals say no tactical purchases committed as new unit faces scrutiny
The Saskatchewan Marshals Service says it has not committed to buying tactical equipment for a proposed specialized response unit, even as questions remain over what that unit would do - while its first Battlefords report shows the service is already focused on tracking down wanted offenders.The clarification follows c...
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High 20s
Cool start to August gives way to some warmth this weekend
While the summer may be starting to wind down, the weather looks promising to enjoy a weekend outdoors. Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorologist Kyle Ziolkowski confirmed the rest of the week will be mild after a cool start to August. "Going into the weekend, we're looking at a more stable pattern setti...
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Bringing people together
Treaty 6 marks 150 years as Fort Carlton hosts four-day commemoration
This week marks the 150th anniversary of the signing of Treaty 6. To commemorate the historic agreement, Fort Carlton Provincial Historic Park is holding a four-day event.The signing of the treaty took place over several weeks in 1876. First Nations and the Crown entered into Treaty 6 at Fort Carlton on Aug. 23, at Chi...
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Local Sports
Game weekend
Woods relishing first season with Riders ahead of B.C. return
A phone call with Corey Mace made it clear where Josh Woods wanted to play football in 2026.The linebacker spent five seasons with the B.C. Lions but elected to join the Saskatchewan Roughriders this off-season."Off that first phone call with Mace, I knew this was somewhere I wanted to be," Woods said. "...
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Lasting legacy
Respected Sask. veteran and famed boxer passes away
A respected veteran, famed boxer and a key member of the organizing committee for Back-to-Batoche will be laid to rest this week.Claude Petit died on Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the age of 90. His wake service and funeral are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday at the Beardy's and Okemasis Cree Nation Veterans Memorial Hall...
Aug 18, 2026
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Ti-Cats pounce
Tre Ford provides spark for Hamilton to beat the Riders 26-19
A depleted Saskatchewan Roughriders couldn't overcome injuries a second straight week as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats got a win at home on Saturday.Quarterback Tre Ford came into the game in the second half as starter Harrison Frost appeared to have suffered an injury. The dynamic dual-threat quarterback had 151 yards and a...
Aug 16, 2026
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Riders Gameday
Hamilton Tiger-Cats defence presents a test for Sask. Roughriders
While the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' offence is going through some growing pains, the Saskatchewan Roughriders know the opposing defence will be up to the task.Hamilton's defence is only surrendering 26.2 points per game to opposing offences this season, which is the third fewest in the league."They are coached well. Gu...
Aug 15, 2026
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North Wrestle
Decorated Sask wrestler launching platform to inspire wrestling's next generation
Driven by a desire for success not only for himself, but for his community, Cole Sanderson stands among the most decorated wrestlers Saskatchewan has ever produced. From Sturgeon Lake First Nation, Sanderson began his wrestling journey as a high school student in Prince Albert, and quickly became a regional, provincial...
Aug 14, 2026
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Rider News
Erik Andersen stepped up for Riders in clash with Ottawa
Erik Andersen was set to be the team's sixth offensive lineman for a third time this season. But just hours before the team's game against the Ottawa Redblacks, Andersen was told he would be making his first CFL start.Daniel Johnson was a late scratch at left guard due to an illness."I was in the tubs here a coupl...
Aug 13, 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
Montreal to provide police with body cameras and new powers
MONTREAL - Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada says police in the city will soon be equipped with body cameras as well as new powers to do their job. The mayor says the city plans to adopt a rule banning insults toward city employees, including poli...
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In the news today: Trump tariff looms, LGBTQ+ monument opens, Alberta cave rescue
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Deadline looms as Trump's 50 per cent tariffs set to kick in just after midnight U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff threat on $28 billion worth of Canadi...
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Rescuers use new tech to save caver trapped vertically in Alberta's 'Psych Squeeze'
A caver has been rescued after being trapped vertically underground at the Rat's Nest Cave in Canmore, Alta., in an operation that deployed volunteer-built underground radio technology for the first time. Search and Rescue Alberta says the man became p...
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LeBlanc, Charette to meet with U.S. trade rep with hours to go on tariff deadline
OTTAWA - Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Canada's chief negotiator Janice Charette are set to meet with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington this morning as the clock ticks down on the latest tariff deadline. Initially ...
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Statistics and federal policy on crime have changed, but the politics remain the same
OTTAWA - New tough-on-crime laws and statistics showing falling crime rates aren't likely to change how Canadians currently feel about crime or whether it's used as a political wedge between parties, some national pollsters say. David Coletto, CEO of A...
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National monument marking LGBTQ+ persecution opens this morning in Ottawa
OTTAWA - Victims of state prosecution hope Canada's new national monument for LGBTQ+ people will be a place to learn, grieve and celebrate. The monument officially opens this morning in Ottawa, just west of Parliament Hill. "We're telling the stories o...
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World
Court slashes $50M judgment against Infowars' Alex Jones over falsely calling school shooting a hoax
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A Texas court has slashed the $50 million judgment to $1.5 million against Infowars founder Alex Jones over falsely calling 2012 school shooting a hoax. The ruling does not affect a $1.4 billion judgement against Jone...
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Sword attacker wounds several at a school in Sweden
BERLIN (AP) - An attacker wielding a sword has wounded several people at a school in Sweden, local officials say. The suspected perpetrator is in custody. The city government said the attack took place at the Brinell School in the city of...
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Myanmar military strike kills 14 people at a Buddhist monastery, opposition group says
BANGKOK (AP) - An airstrike on Friday by Myanmar's military on a Buddhist monastery in Myanmar 's central Sagaing region killed 14 people who were taking part in a weeklong meditation retreat, an opposition group and a resident said. The ...
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Charter plane crash kills 8 near remote radar site in western Alaska, military says
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - A charter aircraft carrying eight people crashed at a remote radar site in western Alaska on Thursday, killing all on board, the U.S. military said. The crash happened near Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport...
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2 organizers of Hong Kong's Tiananmen vigils convicted in national security case
HONG KONG (AP) - Two former organizers of Hong Kong's annual vigils in remembrance of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown were convicted Friday for what the government-approved judges ruled was inciting others to overthrow China's communist leadership....
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California lawmaker Aisha Wahab wins special election to succeed Eric Swalwell in Congress
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California state Sen. Aisha Wahab will serve out the rest of former Rep. Eric Swalwell's term after securing victory Thursday in a special election. Swalwell, a Democrat who was running for California governor, e...
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