Sask. NDP questions Scott Moe's stance on western separatism
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe made it clear that he doesn't support western separation on Monday, but the leader of the opposition is wondering why it took him so long to do so.Speaking to media on Friday, Moe was asked about support for comments claiming that a vote for the Liberal party in the federal election is a ...
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Call to action
Provincial funding available for MMIWG+ community groups
A funding channel created as a result of calls to action by the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Woman and Girls is once again accepting applications from community groups and organizations in the province.The MMIWG+ Community Respond Fund was initially launched in 2022. The program budget is $800,...
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literacy
Alex Robertson Public Library celebrates 65 years of service
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Nursing education
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NDP Candidate Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River
Northern Sask. lawyer and military veteran hopes to represent north with NDP
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crime
Armed teen responsible for Churchill lockdown
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literacy
Alex Robertson Public Library celebrates 65 years of service
The importance of La Ronge's Alex Robertson Public library was made apparent during a special 65th anniversary event held Monday. It was attended by about 30 people who were there either to commemorate the milestone, or were in attendance for the announcement of the 2025 Harold Johnson Change Your Story Award recipient...
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NDP Candidate Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River
Northern Sask. lawyer and military veteran hopes to represent north with NDP
After 12 years in the Canadian military and another 25 years as a lawyer in Saskatchewan, La Ronge local Doug Racine is throwing his hat into the political scene as a member of the NDP. As a Métis man himself, his law practice heavily focuses on First Nations issues around Western Canada.Racine's campaign slogan...
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crime
Armed teen responsible for Churchill lockdown
An armed teen was responsible for the lockdown of La Ronge's Churchill Community High School on April 4.According to Saskatchewan RCMP, at approximately 3 p.m., police received a report of an armed individual at the school and officers immediately responded.The school enacted its hold and secure procedures, while offic...
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federal election
Belanger believes Liberals can provide stable governance for Canadians
Buckley Belanger, the Liberal candidate for Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River in the upcoming federal election, believes his party can provide stable governance for the country moving forward. Belanger is a longtime Saskatchewan politician having first become an MLA for the Liberals in 1995, before joining the...
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mental health
Men of the North expands to Cumberland House
Men of the North will be officially expanding into Cumberland House. The process in doing so began about a year and half ago after the health director of the Victoria Laliberte Memorial Health Centre reached out to Men of the North founder Christopher Merasty. Since then, Merasty has led several introductory presentati...
Apr 07, 2025
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wildfires
Third season of Guardians of the North premieres next week
The third season of the docuseries Guardians of the North will premiere next week. The docuseries follows wildland firefighters in Saskatchewan's Indigenous and northern communities while they protect the people, property and resources of the North. The season three premiere will air on April 8 at 10 p.m. CST on Citytv...
Apr 04, 2025
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Saskatchewan
Moe looking for more talk of Sask. on the federal campaign trail
Tariffs and the federal election were all top of mind, along with Saskatchewan's economy, on the first day of the Global Food Fuel and Fertilizer conference in Regina.Premier Scott Moe kicked off the conference with the keynote address Tuesday morning, talking about the province's economy and what it has to offer the w...
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Sask. NDP questions Scott Moe's stance on western separatism
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe made it clear that he doesn't support western separation on Monday, but the leader of the opposition is wondering why it took him so long to do so.Speaking to media on Friday, Moe was asked about support for comments claiming that a vote for the Liberal party in the federal election is a ...
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Call to action
Provincial funding available for MMIWG+ community groups
A funding channel created as a result of calls to action by the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Woman and Girls is once again accepting applications from community groups and organizations in the province.The MMIWG+ Community Respond Fund was initially launched in 2022. The program budget is $800,...
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Sask. NDP says drop in oil price means balanced budget claim is 'bogus'
After U.S. President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on countries around the world last week, the price of oil, one of the biggest industries in Saskatchewan, has been on a downward slide.Since Wednesday last week, the price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) has slipped by about 13 per cent. On Monday, the WTI p...
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From Unity to Namibia: Small-town archer set to represent Canada at AGA World Tournament
In the quiet prairie town of Unity, a young athlete is preparing for an extraordinary journey.Sebastian Lauinger, a student at Unity Composite High School, is heading to Walvis Bay, Namibia, to represent Canada at the Africa Genesis Archery (AGA) World Tournament, set to take place from July 24 to 26.The prestigious co...
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Understanding finances
Turbulent times: Sask wealth advisor offers advice for panicked investors
Anyone with investments whether personal or for their children, may be feeling a bit more on edge. That's because recent market uncertainty has resulted in big drops for some portfolios. Cole Kachur is a Saskatchewan wealth management advisor and noted a downturn in stock prices was expected this year. "It's come ...
Apr 07, 2025
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Melfort connection
Ferland says his 'ultimate goal' is leading the Riders to the Grey Cup
The deal with the University of Saskatchewan wasn't the only one the Saskatchewan Roughriders sealed this week - offensive lineman Logan Ferland was extended for the next two seasons.Ferland met with the media in Saskatoon on Tuesday and was grateful for the opportunity to sign the extension."When I initially sign...
Apr 02, 2025
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CFL
Rider training camp returns to Griffiths Stadium in Saskatoon next month
The Saskatchewan Roughriders' training camp is set to return to Griffiths Stadium in May, and there are no changes on the horizon after the CFL club and University of Saskatchewan inked a three-year deal to keep the camp in Saskatoon.The new agreement means the Green and White will be holding its training camps in Sask...
Apr 01, 2025
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Ferland signs extension
Melfort's Logan Ferland signs two-year extension with Saskatchewan Roughriders
The CFL's West Division Most Outstanding Lineman and Melfort native Logan Ferland will be with the Green and White through 2027. The former Melfort Comet and Regina Thunder offensive lineman inked a two-year contract extension, the Saskatchewan Roughriders announced in a news release on Monday. Ferland was the glue tha...
Mar 31, 2025
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League Fine
Roughriders fined for going over 2024 CFL salary cap by $40k
The Saskatchewan Roughriders were one of four CFL clubs to receive fines for exceeding the league's salary cap.The CFL said the Riders, B.C. Lions, Toronto Argonauts and Ottawa Redblacks all exceeded the league's salary cap of $5.525 million in 2024. Saskatchewan was over the cap by $40,121, and will face a fine as a r...
Mar 28, 2025
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Leader in growing the sport
Meadow Lake wrestling coach named Rivers West Coach of the Year
The community around the sport of wrestling in Saskatchewan is a small but committed one, and a large reason for that community's growth is because of Meadow Lake wrestling coach Chris Brownrigg. This year, Brownrigg is the Rivers West Coach of the Year for his efforts to help grow the sport through coaching both the C...
Mar 25, 2025
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'It's not a fun day': Watford, Butler among Roughrider cuts
The Saskatchewan Roughriders revealed their final cuts heading into the 2019 CFL regular season, with quarterback David Watford and defensive back Crezdon Butler among them.Teams across the league had until 8 p.m. Saturday to finalize their rosters."It's not a fun day when you have to do it," general manager ...
Mar 25, 2025
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La Ronge Profiles
Record homicides
Sask. RCMP report record homicides in 2024
A record number of homicides were reported to Saskatchewan RCMP in 2024, over half in northern Saskatchewan and many of the people charged were on release conditions. Numbers released on January 28 show that the provincial force investigated 38 homicide cases with 40 victims, an increase of 27 per cent from 2023. The i...
Jan 28, 2025
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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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Canada
Rise in asylum seekers to Canada as migrants' protected status set to expire in U.S.
MONTREAL - Canadian border officials say there has been a steady rise in the number of people seeking asylum at a border crossing south of Montreal. The rise in would-be refugees at the St-Bernard-de-Lacolle crossing comes as the temporary status of hundreds of thousands of migrants in the United States is set to expir...
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Aviation consortium celebrates first piloted hydrogen-powered flight
VANCOUVER - A Vancouver-based aviation consortium says it is celebrating the first ever piloted hydrogen-powered helicopter flight, calling it a "milestone in sustainable aviation." Canadian Advanced Air Mobility says its national board member Unither Bioélectronique completed the experimental flight a...
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U.S. trade representative faces pushback from lawmakers over Trump's global tariffs
WASHINGTON - With a fresh round of U.S. tariffs set to hit the world Wednesday, the United States trade representative faced pushback today from lawmakers worried about the fallout from President Donald Trump's efforts to realign global trade. Jamieson Greer faced questions from the Senate finance committee about how T...
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In the news today: Carney, Poilievre kick off week in B.C.
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Carney, Poilievre kick off week in B.C. The Liberal and Conservative leaders both started the third week of the federal election campaign in British Columbia - a battleground province with 43 seats up for grabs when Canadians go t...
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Legal group apologizes after disinviting 'Peace by Chocolate' owner over Gaza comment
FREDERICTON - A national legal group has apologized and begun an internal review after facing widespread criticism for cancelling a keynote speech by a prominent Syrian refugee. The Advocates' Society last month rescinded an invitation to Tareq Hadhad, owner of the Nova Scotia confectioner Peace by Chocolate to speak a...
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Trial for accused in Quebec daycare killings to hear from second expert today
LAVAL - A second psychiatrist is expected to tell a trial today that the man accused of driving a city bus into a Montreal-area daycare should not be held criminally responsible for killing two children and injuring six others. Dr. Sylvain Faucher is scheduled to take the stand for Day 2 of the trial of Pierre Ny St-Am...
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World
At least 18 dead, more than 120 injured in roof collapse at Dominican Republic nightclub
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) - At least 18 people died and more than 120 were injured after a roof fell at a nightclub in the capital of the Dominican Republic early Tuesday, authorities said. Crews were searching for potential survivors in the rubble at Jet Set in Santo Domingo, said Juan Manuel Ménde...
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Iran's foreign minister says he will have indirect talks with US envoy over Tehran's nuclear program
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran 's foreign minister said Tuesday he'll meet with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in Oman for the first negotiations under the Trump administration seeking to halt Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program as tensions remain high in the Middle East. Speaking to Iranian state television ...
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South Korea says its military fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the border
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korea says its military has fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the border. South Korea's military said about 10 North Korean soldiers returned to the North's territory after South Korea fired made warning broadcasts and fired warning shots. It says South Korea is clo...
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A US-Russian crew of 3 launches to the International Space Station
MOSCOW (AP) - A U.S.-Russian crew of three launched Tuesday to the International Space Station. NASA astronaut Jonny Kim and two Russian crewmates lifted off from the Russia-leased Baikonur launch facility in Kazakhstan in a Russian Soyuz rocket. Their Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft is set to dock at the station in just over t...
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Florida wins its third national title and denies Houston its first, rallying for 65-63 victory
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Florida and Walter Clayton Jr. somehow overcame Houston's spirit-crushing defense Monday night to will out a 65-63 victory in an NCAA title-game thriller not decided until Clayton's own D stopped the Cougars from taking a game-winning shot at the buzzer. Clayton finished with 11 points, all in the se...
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Swollen rivers are flooding towns in the US South after a prolonged deluge of rain
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Days of unrelenting downpours swelled rivers to near record levels across Kentucky on Monday, submerging neighborhoods and threatening a famed bourbon distillery in the state capital. Inundated rivers posed the latest threat from persistent storms that have killed at least 23 people since last wee...
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