Bang for your buck
Consumers aren't ditching beef due to high costs, they're just 'trading down'
Affordability is key for consumers right now, but the high cost of living isn't enough for people in Saskatchewan to stop asking, "Where's the beef?" Instead, consumers are shifting to cheaper cuts.Bryce Olson owns Northern Meats in Spiritwood. He's noticed a big spike in the number of people ordering bulk gr...
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Provincial exports
Gitzel, Cameco pledge to remain Saskatchewan-based amidst global nuclear rush
Cameco and its CEO are remaining Saskatchewan-based and Saskatchewan-proud.On Monday, Cameco CEO Tim Gitzel spoke at the Food, Fuel and Fertilizer Global Summit during a fireside chat, moderated by Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe.Gitzel quickly established his strong Saskatchewan roots, sharing that being born, educated...
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McDougall wins Air Ronge byelection by one vote
Brent McDougall has been elected as councillor in a byelection in Air Ronge. Results show McDougall was elected with 68 votes, only one vote more than Ron Ratt who received 67 votes. A total of 135 residents cast a ballot. McDougall replaces Tabitha Burr, who his now the village's deputy-chief administrative officer/...
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talent
Exhibit showcases vibrant snapshot of projects from local art community
It's the perfect time to check out what the local art community has been up to as the La Ronge Arts Council has their annual member's exhibit on display at the Alex Robertson Public Library. This year, there are 40 submissions by 24 artists, which marks a record for the art council. There is a wide variety of art to b...
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Unanswered questions
Sask. coroner confirms inquest for Boden Umpherville's death
A full five days have been set aside to examine the circumstances surrounding a man's altercation with Prince Albert police officers and the reasons he passed away.The Saskatchewan Coroner's Service has confirmed the inquest for Boden Umpherville will run from July 20 to July 24, 2026 at Court of King's Bench in Prince...
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wild rice series
From lake to plate: La Ronge major centre for wild rice processing
Wild rice is an important economic crop for First Nations and Métis people across Western Canada. The industry is particularly significant in Northern Saskatchewan, where approximately 70 per cent of the Canadian crop originates. Considered a sacred grain to Indigenous Peoples for centuries, it was first introdu...
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Inspiring people
Sask. Indigenous firefighter receives national leadership award
A woman from Muskoday First Nation who is approaching her 27th year as a firefighter, has received national recognition for her leadership and dedication to strengthening wildfire resilience across Canada.Michelle Vandevord travelled to Victoria, B.C. last week and was one of three recipients of the Co-operators Lynn O...
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specific claim
Federal government declines to negotiate Treaty annuity payments
The federal government has ruled they have no lawful obligation to increase the $5 annuity payment that Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) members receive every year. That's according to a recent update from the Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada's Specific Claims Branch. The LLRIB claims the federa...
Apr 21, 2026
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Saskatchewan
LOCAL TALENT
'A big summer ahead of us': Sask. Indian Relay team charges toward Calgary Stampede and Muckleshoot Gold Cup
The horses aren't racing yet.Not really.On a cold Prairie spring, they move in a steady routine instead - building strength, finding their breath again after a winter off. In the saddle, Jay Peeaychew is doing the same."We got invited to Calgary Stampede this year, and the season is on its way already," he sa...
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Bang for your buck
Consumers aren't ditching beef due to high costs, they're just 'trading down'
Affordability is key for consumers right now, but the high cost of living isn't enough for people in Saskatchewan to stop asking, "Where's the beef?" Instead, consumers are shifting to cheaper cuts.Bryce Olson owns Northern Meats in Spiritwood. He's noticed a big spike in the number of people ordering bulk gr...
11h ago
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Moe apprehensive ahead of CUSMA conversations this year
Saskatchewan's Premier doesn't appear to have much confidence that conversations will be seamless heading into the review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Free Trade Agreement (CUSMA) this summer.Premier Scott Moe told reporters at the Food, Fuel, and Fertilizer Global Summit in Regina that the review of CUSMA will b...
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Provincial exports
Gitzel, Cameco pledge to remain Saskatchewan-based amidst global nuclear rush
Cameco and its CEO are remaining Saskatchewan-based and Saskatchewan-proud.On Monday, Cameco CEO Tim Gitzel spoke at the Food, Fuel and Fertilizer Global Summit during a fireside chat, moderated by Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe.Gitzel quickly established his strong Saskatchewan roots, sharing that being born, educated...
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Snowfall runoff
UPDATE: Road closure issued as RM of Meadow Lake responds to flooding; Makwa area also impacted
UPDATE: As of Wednesday at 4:47 p.m., the RM of Meadow Lake said the three previously closed roads remain shut, while Range Road 3183 south of Airport Road is restricted to local traffic only.Officials say crews and council members are on the ground placing signage and monitoring conditions. The Water Security Agency i...
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Trade negotiations
Carney says the U.S. can't dictate the terms of trade talks ahead of CUSMA review
Prime Minister Mark Carney says the United States won't dictate the terms of negotiations on the continental trade deal, but it will take time to reach an agreement.Carney was responding to a Radio-Canada report citing officials who said Americans are imposing an "entry fee" on trade talks with Canada and are...
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Jacob Cossette
Former Ice Wolve, Trojan named ACHA All-Rookie
A native of Air Ronge, Sask., has had quite the successful first season of post-secondary hockey.Former La Ronge Ice Wolves forward and current member of the Niagara University Purple Eagles, Jacob Cossette, has been named to the ACHA (American Collegiate Hockey Association) M1 All-Independent Rookie Team."The rec...
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Rob Bagg, Dan Clark, Paul McCallum to join Saskatchewan Roughriders Plaza of Honour
Three former Saskatchewan Roughriders will be inducted into the team's plaza of honour this fall.Wide receiver Rob Bagg, offensive lineman Dan Clark and kicker Paul McCallum are set to join the 143 other members of the plaza in a halftime ceremony during the team's home game against the Montreal Alouettes on Oct. 17.Wh...
Apr 20, 2026
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GO RIDERS GO
Australian kicker Alex Hale joining Saskatchewan Roughriders after NFL stint in Green Bay
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed Australian kicker Alex Hale, who's coming to the province after a year with the Green Bay Packers in the NFL.Hale, 27, who is originally from Gosford, Australia, signed with Green Bay in August of 2024 as an undrafted free agent and was released by the team in July of 2025.Befor...
Apr 20, 2026
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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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La Ronge Profiles
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Athabasca Basin News
Rooted in the North, Theresa Dufresne's Journey in Aviation Theresa Dufresne still remembers the call that changed her life. She just finished school in La Ronge when her cousin phoned from Stony Rapids. There was a job opening at West Wind Aviation, a predecessor of today's Rise Air. Could she be at the airport in 30 ...
Apr 21, 2026
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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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Canada
In the news today: Extortion schemes, Alberta referendum, Lapu Lapu anniversary
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Criminal networks using young people from India for extortion schemes, Fintrac warns Canada's financial intelligence agency says criminal organizations appear to b...
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Four female premiers on whether Christine Fréchette can avoid the 'glass cliff'
MONTREAL - Kathleen Wynne, Ontario's first female premier, remembers meeting a businessman who shook hands with the male staffer standing next to her and addressed him as "premier." It's hard to shake the notion among the public of what a premier looks...
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A year after Lapu Lapu ramming attack, grief, anger and hope intertwine
VANCOUVER - At a South Vancouver long-term care home, Jhosie Sico has forgotten what proper sleep feels like, because she now gets up in the middle of the night to change her 30-year-old son's diaper and help turn his body. She never imagined her ret...
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Remembering the 11 who lost their lives in Lapu Lapu attack, one year ago
VANCOUVER - Eleven people were killed in the April 26, 2025, attack on the Lapu Lapu Day festival in East Vancouver, with dozens more injured. Adam Kai-Ji Lo has been charged with 11 counts of second-degree murder and 31 counts of attempted murder, but...
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Criminal networks using young people from India for extortion schemes, Fintrac warns
OTTAWA - Canada's financial intelligence agency says criminal organizations appear to be using young students from India to help extort people and businesses in South Asian communities across the country. In a newly published special bulletin, the Fina...
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B.C. premier asks for prayers for MLA Joan Phillip, saying she is 'very ill'
VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier David Eby says New Democrat member of the legislature Joan Phillip is "very ill" and her colleagues are "all praying for her." Eby told reporters at the legislature that Phillip is an "incredible fighter," but he was...
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World
Senate passes budget plan for ICE and Border Patrol in bid to reopen Homeland Security Department
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate took the first steps in a new effort to reopen the Department of Homeland Security early Thursday, voting to adopt a budget plan that would fund ICE and Border Patrol over Democratic objections and sending it to the House. ...
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2 trains collide in Denmark, leaving 5 people critically injured
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) - Two trains collided in Denmark early Thursday, leaving five people critically injured in what police called a major incident. The collision occurred around 6:30 a.m. near Hillerød, about 40 kilometers (25 miles...
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2 trains collide in Denmark, prompting a massive emergency response north of Copenhagen
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) - Two trains collided in Denmark early Thursday, prompting a massive emergency response for what police called a major accident. The collision occurred north of Copenhagen. It was not immediately clear how many pe...
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Pentagon says Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving, in latest departure of a top defense leader
WASHINGTON (AP) - Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his job, the Pentagon abruptly announced Wednesday, the first head of a military service to depart during President Donald Trump's second term but just the latest top defense leader to step down o...
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Pentagon says Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving, in latest departure of a top defense leader
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Pentagon announced Wednesday that the Navy's top civilian official, Secretary of the Navy John Phelan, is leaving his job. In a statement posted to social media, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Phelan was "depar...
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Immigration officer is charged with assault after protest outside Colorado ICE facility, DA says
An immigration officer has been charged with third-degree assault and criminal mischief following an investigation into how he treated a protester who said the officer put her in a chokehold. Multiple videos from bystanders show a masked ...
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