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OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says a process to review the Indian Act won't necessarily lead to the controversial legislation's termination.The Indian Act gives Ottawa sweeping powers over First Nations communities and people, including the authority to determine who qualifies for recognition and what reserves ca...
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Saul Laliberte
Prince Albert inquest watches cellblock videos of hours leading up to prisoner's death
Saul Laliberte suffered multiple violent seizures in the hours before he was taken from Prince Albert police cells to Victoria Hospital on the day he died. The first day of an inquest into the circumstances of Laliberte's death began Monday at the Coronet Hotel in Prince Albert. Multiple police officers testified, begi...
Oct 26, 2026
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Provincial politics
Senior care, MAID and AI: Key takeaways from Saskatchewan's Throne Speech
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Summer adventures
Think Kelowna is just wine tours? The locals would like a word.
Carney says Ottawa's Indian Act review might not end up abolishing the law
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Provincial politics
Health care, education, drunk driving tickets: Sask. throne speech set for Tuesday
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Resolution
Grieving father receives 10 year sentence for running over son's alleged killer
A grieving father who ran over his son's alleged killer had been provoked just moments prior but did not plan to kill anyone. Those details were shared during Reg Durocher's sentencing hearing Monday morning at Court of King's Bench in Prince Albert.For the death of Ryan Clark at Northside on April 4, 2023, the 68-year...
Oct 26, 2026
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rare encounter
Man speaks out after wolf attack, calls incident entirely unprovoked
A man who was attacked by a wolf in Northern Saskatchewan about a week ago says the incident was entirely unprovoked. Ivan Salahub has been delivering supplies to northern mine sites for about three decades and his trip last Saturday to the Key Lake mill was very routine. He had stopped a roadside turnout on Highway 9...
Oct 23, 2026
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Many weather warnings
Major system bringing wind, snow into Saskatchewan
After a recent stretch of gorgeous weather across the province, that's about to change in a big way. Daytime high temperatures have been well into the teens and approaching 20 C this week and that has allowed people to catch up on yardwork and other projects. That warm weather will soon be a memory, with strong wind an...
Oct 23, 2026
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essential service
Dozens seek support at Lac La Ronge homeless shelter
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band has opened it seasonal homeless shelter at Morin's Hill. The shelter officially opened for clients on Oct. 1 and will remain so until sometime next spring. There were 14 clients on the first night of operations, and that number has fluctuated in recent weeks to a high of 27. The hours of op...
Oct 22, 2026
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Resolution
Lac La Ronge manslaughter case results in six year prison sentence
Almost three years after a man was found dead in a home on the Lac La Ronge Indian Band, the woman who killed him has received a six-and-a-half year sentence.Mary Bird's appearance Wednesday afternoon in Court of King's Bench in Prince Albert came almost six months after a jury found her guilty of manslaughter. With cr...
Oct 21, 2026
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excellence
PBCN teacher wins national Prime Minister's Award
Amanda Jobb, a Grade 2 teacher in Saskatoon originally from Southend, has received a Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence. The Certificate of Achievement recognizes her remarkable achievements in education and her commitment to prepare youth for a digital and innovation-based economy. In particular, Jobb is ...
Oct 21, 2026
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Saskatchewan

Provincial politics
Senior care, MAID and AI: Key takeaways from Saskatchewan's Throne Speech
The fall session of the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly kicked off Tuesday, with Premier Scott Moe's government outlining its priorities and promising several new laws in the throne speech.It includes legislation to provide greater oversight and accountability in personal care homes, restrictions on assisted dying, s...
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Carney says Ottawa's Indian Act review might not end up abolishing the law
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says a process to review the Indian Act won't necessarily lead to the controversial legislation's termination.The Indian Act gives Ottawa sweeping powers over First Nations communities and people, including the authority to determine who qualifies for recognition and what reserves ca...
16h ago
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Provincial politics
Health care, education, drunk driving tickets: Sask. throne speech set for Tuesday
The hallways of the Saskatchewan Legislative Building will be full and noisy again on Tuesday as MLAs and their staff return for the fall sitting.The new legislative session will open with the speech from the throne, laying out the government's priorities for the session.The focus Premier Scott Moe outlined ahead of Tu...
16h ago
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Saul Laliberte
Prince Albert inquest watches cellblock videos of hours leading up to prisoner's death
Saul Laliberte suffered multiple violent seizures in the hours before he was taken from Prince Albert police cells to Victoria Hospital on the day he died. The first day of an inquest into the circumstances of Laliberte's death began Monday at the Coronet Hotel in Prince Albert. Multiple police officers testified, begi...
Oct 26, 2026
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Politics
Sask. government joins calls to end B.C tanker ban
Saskatchewan's provincial government raised its voice Monday, joining others calling for the tanker ban off the north coast of B.C. to be scrapped.A Conservative Party bill to that end, Bill C-264, will make its way to second reading in Parliament this week, and the provincial government made it known it supports the b...
Oct 26, 2026
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Reconciliation
Carney, premiers kick off meeting with First Nations leaders in Ottawa
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says today's meeting with First Nations leaders will help forge new relationships as his government pursues a major projects building boom.First Nations leaders are meeting with Carney and some of the country's premiers in Ottawa.Carney says it's the first time in two decades the fir...
Oct 26, 2026
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Provincial politics
Senior care, MAID and AI: Key takeaways from Saskatchewan's Throne Speech
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Promoting music and culture
Submission for Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards 2026 are now open
Carney says Ottawa's Indian Act review might not end up abolishing the law
16h ago
Provincial politics
Health care, education, drunk driving tickets: Sask. throne speech set for Tuesday
16h ago

Winnings
Lucky guest at Gold Eagle Casino hits $1.9 million Smoke Signals jackpot
Saul Laliberte
Prince Albert inquest watches cellblock videos of hours leading up to prisoner's death
Oct 26, 2026
Resolution
Grieving father receives 10 year sentence for running over son's alleged killer
Oct 26, 2026

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Riders Gameday
Roughriders and Elks meet in CFL regular season finale
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will take on the Edmonton Elks as both teams are resting a number of starters this week for different reasons.Edmonton has already clinched the top spot in the CFL West Division, while the Riders have clinched a playoff spot but do not know if they will be playing in the West or East semifi...
Oct 24, 2026
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Top contributors
VIDEO: Roughriders name Thurman, Harris among 2026 award winners
Linebacker Jameer Thurman and quarterback Trevor Harris are among the Saskatchewan Roughriders' award nominees for the 2026 season.The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced their team's award winners Thursday ahead of the team's regular-season finale against the Edmonton Elks. Kickoff for Saturday's game is set for 1 p.m....
Oct 22, 2026
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CFL
Riders to start Jack Coan over Trevor Harris vs. Elks
While Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Corey Mace indicated Trevor Harris would play earlier in the week, he did preface it with he needed to sleep on it.A night of rest appears to have changed the mind of the Riders' bench boss."I had a good night's sleep and we are going to let Jack (Coan) spin," Mace sa...
Oct 22, 2026
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Riderville
Riders QB Trevor Harris sits out practice; Jack Coan takes reps
When the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Edmonton Elks play on Saturday, both sides could be resting some key starters.Riders quarterback Trevor Harris did not practice on Tuesday as the team returned to the field after its 16-12 win over the Montreal Alouettes to clinch a spot in the post-season. Quarterback Jack Coan to...
Oct 21, 2026
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Ticket Punched
Saskatchewan finds pay dirt late, clinching postseason berth with 16-12 win
The Saskatchewan Roughriders found the end zone on their final offensive drive of the game to punch their ticket to the postseason on Saturday.Saskatchewan drove 74 yards with a clutch third-down catch from KeeSean Johnson, a 22-yard rush from quarterback Trevor Harris and finally a touchdown pass between those two as ...
Oct 17, 2026
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Riders Gameday
Riders look to end four-game losing streak in rematch against Alouettes
Time is running out for the Saskatchewan Roughriders to get things back on track.Saskatchewan is mired in a four-game slide with just two games left as they welcome the Montreal Alouettes to Mosaic Stadium today.Saskatchewan has yet to clinch a playoff spot but can do so with a win paired with a Winnipeg Blue Bombers o...
Oct 17, 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

Doerkson tells of 'productive conversation' with Carney on supercharging B.C. economy
VICTORIA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says he has spoken with British Columbia's incoming premier to discuss how to seize major economic opportunities. Carney says on social media that he and Lorne Doerkson also talked about building infrastructure and...
7h ago
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Drawn lot decides mayor of Lytton, B.C., after votes are tied at 45 each
The new mayor in Lytton, B.C., a tiny village razed by a raging wildfire in 2021, has been determined by the drawing of lots after a tied election. The village says Jennifer Thoss is the winner in a process conducted in front of a judge, resulting in t...
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Vancouver Aquarium says goodbye to beloved sloth Hurricane, dead at 29
VANCOUVER - Hurricane, the sloth that has been hanging out at the Vancouver Aquarium for years, has died at the age of 29. The aquarium says she was one of their "most beloved" residents. A statement posted on the aquarium's social media account says ...
7h ago
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There has been 'limited progress' in Canada-U.S. trade talks: Canadian official
OTTAWA - A Canadian official says there has been "limited progress" made in recent trade talks with the United States. Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday acknowledged talks had intensified slightly in recent days and President Donald Trump and his o...
9h ago
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Privacy commissioner opens investigation into Crime Stoppers data breach
Canada's privacy watchdog has launched an investigation into a reportedly massive Crime Stoppers data breach as police departments across the country have paused accepting tips through the platform. The office of privacy commissioner Philippe Dufresne ...
9h ago
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'Hero to animals': Drone kills B.C. dog rescuer Jesse Adams in Ukraine
A Ukraine-based animal rescue organization says a Canadian volunteer in the war-torn country has been killed in a drone attack. Animal Rescue Kharkiv said Jesse Adams, founder of RainCoast Dog Rescue Society on Vancouver Island, died on Sunday after th...
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World

Serbian police say assailant killed after attacking a guard outside the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) - An assailant with knives attacked a guard outside the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade and was killed just after midnight on Wednesday, Serbian police said. Interior Minister Ivica Dacic said that police were treating ...
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Rays stun Brewers with 2-run rally in 12th inning and force World Series Game 5 with 4-3 win
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Milwaukee was three outs from its first World Series title when Junior Camerino started the bottom of the 12th inning with a grounder to third. Thousands of Brewers fans who trekked to Tropicana Field to witness the long-awa...
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Grand jury refuses to indict ex-White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, AP sources say
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department on Tuesday failed to secure a grand jury indictment against a former White House staffer who provided dramatic but disputed testimony against President Donald Trump before a House committee investigating the Jan...
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Alexander brothers each get 30 years in prison after women speak of being drugged and raped by them
NEW YORK (AP) - Three brothers convicted of leveraging their wealthy lifestyle to drug and rape dozens of women were each sentenced Tuesday to 30 years in prison after one victim described her attack as an "eternity of terror" and the judge slammed the...
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More than 100 people killed in Sudanese army drone attack on market says Sudanese rights group
SHENDI, Sudan (AP) - More than 100 people were killed in a Sudanese military drone strike on a busy market in Nyala, the capital city of the South Darfur province in southwestern Sudan, said Emergency Lawyers, a rights group tracking violence in the co...
10h ago
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Truck stolen by escaped Tennessee inmate is found abandoned in Illinois, authorities say
An escaped Tennessee inmate convicted of murdering a co-worker stole a truck from a nearby farm and apparently made it to southern Illinois before abandoning it, authorities said Tuesday. Jacob Morley, who was serving a life sentence for ...
12h ago
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