CFIA: inspectors might go to Italy to investigate salmonella outbreak
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said it's possible that investigators will be sent to Italy to determine the source of a salmonella outbreak that's sickened at least 61 people in Canada.On Saturday, the agency recalled an imported brand of Italian mini-pastries distributed at catered events, hospitals and retiremen...
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Oil and Gas Tariffs
Oil and gas experts weigh in on Trump tariffs
Corey Chmelnyk is of two minds about President Donald Trump's threat for a 25 per cent tariff to Canada. "I honestly wouldn't say there's panic yet because I think there's still the potential that we don't see the tariffs," said the operations manager and part owner Meridian Energy Services. "Hopefully t...
Jan 22, 2025
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Northern author selected as Family Literacy Day reader
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Nursing education
New early admission option to help alleviate tight timeline for nursing students
recognition
Bell nominated for three Sask. Music Awards
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Court proceedings
Drunk driver, responsible for pedestrian's death, awaits sentencing
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La Ronge
environment
Northern author selected as Family Literacy Day reader
La Ronge's Miriam Körner has been selected to read from her book Fox and Bear as part of Family Literacy Day on Jan. 27. "I was really excited when the Saskatchewan Literacy Network contacted me and let me know that Fox and Bear was chosen for Family Literacy Day," she remarked. "The theme is Learni...
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recognition
Bell nominated for three Sask. Music Awards
La Ronge's Nigel Bell, who performs under the name Nige B, is up for three Saskatchewan Music Awards. Nominees for the event, which will take place at the Regina Performing Arts Centre in Regina on March 2, were announced on Tuesday. Bell was nominated for Album of the Year (U R What U R Vol. 2), Hip Hop Artist of the ...
Jan 21, 2025
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Court proceedings
Drunk driver, responsible for pedestrian's death, awaits sentencing
A sentencing date has now been confirmed for a man who while driving drunk in a reported stolen vehicle, struck a pedestrian.James Misponas will appear at La Ronge Provincial Court on April 30. A guilty plea was entered on Oct. 31, 2024, to a single charge of driving while intoxicated, causing death.On Sept. 29, 2023, ...
Jan 20, 2025
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housing shortage
Proposed La Ronge housing program includes cash payment incentives
Given the need to address a housing shortage in La Ronge and the region as a whole, town council is moving forward with a strategy to help guide residential land development and encourage housing construction. "With a recent federal contribution of $1.1 million and a secured overall budget of $2.6 million, the tow...
Jan 20, 2025
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addictions
Opposition grows against plan to provide at-home detox in Northwest
Opposition continues to grow against the Saskatchewan Health Authority's (SHA) plan to contract private company Medavie Health Services West to provide at-home detox services in Northwest Saskatchewan. The plan was first reported by larongeNOW one week ago in an article detailing opposition from Île-à-la-C...
Jan 20, 2025
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equipment
Instrument fails at La Ronge Health Centre, lab services remains operational
A spokesperson for the Saskatchewan Health Authority told larongeNOW an instrument in the lab at the La Ronge Health Centre has failed. While he wasn't able to confirm how long the piece of biomedical equipment has been down, he noted it is awaiting repair and should be fixed sometime this week. Lab services in La Rong...
Jan 20, 2025
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Saskatchewan
Water main break delays sentencing for two women in Gallagher case
At Saskatoon's Court of King's Bench on Wednesday, sentencing was delayed for two women who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the Megan Gallagher case.A water main break in the area caused the courthouse to close its operations while crews worked on repairs.In a packed courtroom, Justice Mona Dovell adjourned sentencin...
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CFIA: inspectors might go to Italy to investigate salmonella outbreak
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said it's possible that investigators will be sent to Italy to determine the source of a salmonella outbreak that's sickened at least 61 people in Canada.On Saturday, the agency recalled an imported brand of Italian mini-pastries distributed at catered events, hospitals and retiremen...
16h ago
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Oil and Gas Tariffs
Oil and gas experts weigh in on Trump tariffs
Corey Chmelnyk is of two minds about President Donald Trump's threat for a 25 per cent tariff to Canada. "I honestly wouldn't say there's panic yet because I think there's still the potential that we don't see the tariffs," said the operations manager and part owner Meridian Energy Services. "Hopefully t...
Jan 22, 2025
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'String of disappointments': Canola producers say paused plants could hurt economy
In the same week, two major canola crush projects worth billions of dollars in the Regina area were put on hold, leaving producers to question what it means for the industry and the growth they represented in the economy.On Friday, Federated Co-operatives Ltd. (FCL) announced it was putting a pause on its canola crush ...
Jan 21, 2025
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recognition
Bell nominated for three Sask. Music Awards
La Ronge's Nigel Bell, who performs under the name Nige B, is up for three Saskatchewan Music Awards. Nominees for the event, which will take place at the Regina Performing Arts Centre in Regina on March 2, were announced on Tuesday. Bell was nominated for Album of the Year (U R What U R Vol. 2), Hip Hop Artist of the ...
Jan 21, 2025
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Musk's straight-arm gesture embraced by right-wing extremists regardless of what he meant
NEW YORK (AP) - Right-wing extremists are celebrating Elon Musk's straight-arm gesture during a speech Monday, although his intention wasn't totally clear and some hate watchdogs are saying not to read too much into it. "I just want to say thank you for making it happen," Musk said during a speech at Capitol ...
Jan 21, 2025
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Northern author selected as Family Literacy Day reader
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Bell nominated for three Sask. Music Awards
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Drunk driver, responsible for pedestrian's death, awaits sentencing
Jan 20, 2025
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Local Sports
Sask. Roughriders shore up O-line with Trevon Tate extension
Trevon Tate will be back in green and white for another CFL season.The Saskatchewan Roughriders have announced the American offensive lineman has signed an extension with the club. Tate is expected to be the team's starting left tackle after Trevor Reid - the team's Most Outstanding Rookie nominee - was released to pur...
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Key CFL dates for 2025: Combine in Regina in March, training camps open May 11
The Canadian Football League's off-season schedule has been released before the 2025 season.CFL free agency gets underway on Feb. 11 with the free agency communication window happening from Feb. 2-9. The communication window allows free agents to begin working on contracts with potential landing spots.Read more:'I'm ex...
Jan 21, 2025
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Andrew Harris, 4-time Grey Cup Champion, joins Riders coaching staff
Andrew Harris was one of the players Saskatchewan Roughrider fans loved to hate.Now the former Winnipeg Blue Bombers running back is joining the CFL's club's coaching staff.The team announced Harris would join the staff as the running backs coach. Anthony Vitale, who was announced as the running backs coach earlier thi...
Jan 20, 2025
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home turf
Riders release schedule, opening and closing 2025 CFL season at home
The wait is over - the Saskatchewan Roughriders have released their schedule for the upcoming 2025 CFL season.The Green and White will play its first preseason game in Winnipeg on May 24, taking on Saskatchewan's arch rivals, the Blue Bombers, with a 2 p.m. start. The second preseason match - also against Winnipeg - wi...
Jan 16, 2025
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Riderville
Quarterback Jake Maier excited to join Riders, reunite with coaches
Jake Maier is excited to be a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders and reunite with some familiar faces.Maier's rights were traded from the Calgary Stampeders to the Green and White last month. The team announced the 27-year-old quarterback had signed a one-year contract extension to keep him in Saskatchewan for 2025...
Jan 11, 2025
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Done deals
Recap: over 15 moves made during SJHL trade deadline day
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) trade deadline was 5 p.m. Friday and there were 15+ moves made around the league. One of the biggest moves around the league was between the Flin Flon Bombers and Notre Dame Hounds. Flin Flon picked up Notre Dame Hounds captain Liam Hunks, a 2004-born defenceman who had eigh...
Jan 10, 2025
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La Ronge Profiles
Agricultural Benefits Settlement
NOTICE OF RATIFICATION VOTE - Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation
December 16, 2024 TO: THE MEMBERS OF PETER BALLANTYNE CREE NATION TAKE NOTICE that a Ratification Vote of the Voters of Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation pursuant to the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation Treaty 6 Agricultural Benefits Settlement Agreement Voting Guidelines (the "Voting Guidelines") will be held t...
Jan 15, 2025
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Nursing education
New early admission option to help alleviate tight timeline for nursing students
You've decided you want to become a registered nurse? Exciting! Nursing has so many career paths, there's a place for everyone to find their passion. Plus, registered nurses are in high demand, so by choosing this career, you're setting yourself up for opportunity, stability, and the ability to work almost anywhere. Wh...
Nov 18, 2024
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Nursing
Studying Nursing in La Ronge with the University of Saskatchewan
Watching a number of peers go through the University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program motivated third year BSN student Leandra McLeod from La Ronge to apply. It took her six years to take the leap and convince herself she could do it. "I worked as a waitress, ...
Oct 20, 2024
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Canada
In the news today: Liberal leadership deadline, Trump versus Canada's digital tax
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Deadline arrives for Liberal leadership candidates The federal Liberal caucus is meeting today and tomorrow on Parliament Hill as the party searches for its next leader. Candidates who want to run to replace Justin Trudeau as part...
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Supreme Court to decide whether to hear challenge of Quebec secularism law
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada is set to announce this morning whether it will hear a challenge of Quebec's controversial secularism law, known as Bill 21. In 2024, the Quebec Court of Appeal upheld the law, which prohibits some public sector workers such as teachers and police officers from wearing religious sym...
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Canada's digital services tax, online regulation bills a likely Trump trade target
OTTAWA - The Liberal government has spent years touting its efforts to make tech giants pay. Now, those pieces of legislation could be a target of the Trump administration - particularly the digital services tax that requires large tech companies to make a hefty retroactive payment in June. The heads of the biggest U.S...
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Field of Liberal leadership contenders nearly set as deadline day arrives
OTTAWA - The federal Liberal caucus is meeting today and tomorrow on Parliament Hill as the party searches for its next leader. Candidates who want to run to replace Justin Trudeau as party leader are almost out of time to confirm their bids. Leadership hopefuls face a 5 p.m. deadline to declare they will run and submi...
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Laundering of fentanyl cash linked to online betting sites, intelligence agency warns
OTTAWA - Canada's financial intelligence agency suspects online gambling platforms are being used to launder proceeds from fentanyl dealing and production. In an operational alert, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada says there is reason to believe people are depositing and withdrawing fund...
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Federal government using AI to tackle Phoenix backlog as it tests replacement system
OTTAWA - The federal government is expanding its use of artificial intelligence to clear a backlog of Phoenix pay system transactions as it transitions to a new platform. Alex Benay, associate deputy minister at Public Services and Procurement Canada, says his team will be able to share a recommendation with the govern...
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World
Australian Open: Aryna Sabalenka overpowers Paula Badosa to near 3rd consecutive Melbourne title
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Aryna Sabalenka moved one win away from becoming the first woman since 1999 to win three consecutive Australian Open titles, recovering from a slow start to beat good friend Paula Badosa 6-4, 6-2 Thursday night to return to the final. Just 10 minutes in, the No. 1-ranked Sabalenka was down a...
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LGBTQ+ couples in Thailand register their marriages on the first day of law giving them equal status
BANGKOK (AP) - Hundreds of LGBTQ+ couples in Thailand are expected to make their wedded status legal Thursday, the first day a law took effect granting them the same rights as heterosexual couples. The enactment of the Marriage Equality Act makes Thailand the first country in Southeast Asia and the third place in Asia ...
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LGBTQ+ couples in Thailand register their marriages on the first day of law giving them equal status
BANGKOK (AP) - Hundreds of LGBTQ+ couples in Thailand are expected to make their wedded status legal Thursday, the first day a law took effect granting them the same rights as heterosexual couples. The enactment of the Marriage Equality Act makes Thailand the first country in Southeast Asia and the third place in Asia ...
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Mistrial declared after New Hampshire jury deadlocks in youth detention center rape case
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - A judge declared a mistrial Wednesday after jurors said they were deadlocked in the case of a former worker at New Hampshire's youth detention center charged with raping a 14-year-old boy in 1998. Jurors were unable to reach a verdict in the trial of Stephen Murphy, 55, of Danvers, Massachusetts, m...
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Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes visits Capitol Hill after Trump clemency
WASHINGTON (AP) - Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes, the far-right extremist group leader convicted of seditious conspiracy in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack, visited Capitol Hill on Wednesday after President Donald Trump commuted his 18-year prison sentence. Rhodes' appearance came the day after he was released from priso...
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Evacuations ordered as new fast-moving wildfire threatens mountain homes north of Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Evacuations were ordered on Wednesday for remote communities near a new wind-driven wildfire in mountains north of Los Angeles, as Southern California endured more dangerous winds ahead of possible rain over the weekend. The Hughes Fire broke out late Wednesday morning and quickly burned through hund...
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