Twist on a classic
Regina board game designer puts new spin on crokinole
A Regina board game designer has put a fresh spin on a classic, creating new ways for families and friends to gather around the crokinole board.Colter Hahn designed two games, Crokinole Cards and Crokinole Imperium, that build on the traditional tabletop game while adding new rules, new challenges and more ways to play...
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Tribute projects
Progress on Humboldt Broncos memorial continues eight years after tragic crash
As another anniversary approaches, the memory of the 2017-18 Humboldt Broncos remains close to the hearts of many, reflected in ongoing efforts to create spaces for remembrance and healing. The Humboldt Broncos Memorial Committee provided an update on several tribute projects ahead of the 8th anniversary of the April 6...
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Twist on a classic
Regina board game designer puts new spin on crokinole
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Spring in Saskatchewan
Calm, dry weather expected across much of Saskatchewan over Easter weekend
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Tribute projects
Progress on Humboldt Broncos memorial continues eight years after tragic crash
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La Ronge
Death Cafe
Death with a side of cake: Discussion group aims to open conversation about dying
The topic of death is an uneasy one for many people, but one La Ronge resident is hoping to make it less taboo and more accepted. Death Cafes are group-led discussions on death and dying over a cup of coffee and dessert. They're mostly held in major cities, but when Colin Jackson moved back to northern Saskatchewan fro...
Apr 02, 2026
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Events
Local Elder and families recognized during Métis gala
Two local families who have suffered tragedy, and an Elder who has been told he has only a few months left to live, received recognition during a special event in Prince Albert on Tuesday night. The fifth annual Metis Nation Saskatchewan Western Region II inspirational banquet was held at the Prince Albert Exhibition C...
Apr 01, 2026
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Churchill River
Fundraiser launched for boy who lost his life saving a friend more than 30 years ago
On a fateful day in August 1983, 12-year-old Clarence McDonnell left for a trip to the Churchill River near Otter Lake with a local group for what was supposed to be a fun day out. Several boys, including chaperones, were on a major bridge when a northbound semi began to approach. McDonnell noticed a friend of his didn...
Apr 01, 2026
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official results
Cook-Searson maintains grip on power after general election
Tammy Cook-Searson will serve another term as the chief of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band. According to the official election results released Wednesday, Cook-Searson earned 2,089 votes out of 3,927 eligible votes cast. Jude Ratt came in second with 926 votes, Larry Roberts came in third with 533 and Bruce McKenzie took ...
Apr 01, 2026
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historic mission
Space enthusiasts excited as Canadian set to circle the moon
Humans will be headed back to the moon on Wednesday as part of NASA's Artemis II mission if everything goes as planned. It will include Canadian astronaut and mission specialist Jeremy Hansen, who will become the first non-American to travel beyond low Earth orbit, if the mission is successful. The 10-day lunar flyby ...
Mar 31, 2026
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Skills Canada
Ile-a-la Crosse school advances to national robotics competition
Three students from Ile-a-la Crosse's Rossignol High School will be headed to Toronto at the end of May after qualifying for the 2026 Skills Canada National Competition. The team, consisting of Grade 11 students Azailia Pederson and Leland Maurice, as well as Grade 12 student Jacksyn Iron, most recently attended the Sk...
Mar 31, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Twist on a classic
Regina board game designer puts new spin on crokinole
A Regina board game designer has put a fresh spin on a classic, creating new ways for families and friends to gather around the crokinole board.Colter Hahn designed two games, Crokinole Cards and Crokinole Imperium, that build on the traditional tabletop game while adding new rules, new challenges and more ways to play...
11h ago
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Spring in Saskatchewan
Calm, dry weather expected across much of Saskatchewan over Easter weekend
The Easter Bunny shouldn't get too cold delivering Easter baskets to kids in Saskatchewan this weekend.Environment Canada Meteorologist James Colangelo said much of the province should be staying dry this weekend."It's going to be a rather uneventful weekend weather-wise," said Colangelo. "Shouldn't have...
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Tribute projects
Progress on Humboldt Broncos memorial continues eight years after tragic crash
As another anniversary approaches, the memory of the 2017-18 Humboldt Broncos remains close to the hearts of many, reflected in ongoing efforts to create spaces for remembrance and healing. The Humboldt Broncos Memorial Committee provided an update on several tribute projects ahead of the 8th anniversary of the April 6...
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Health alerts
Sask NDP sound alarm over TB cases in northern Saskatchewan
Claiming the provincial government is hiding an active Tuberculosis outbreak, the Saskatchewan NDP is calling for better reporting and more transparency.Keith Jorgenson, Associate Shadow Health Critic, met with reporters in Prince Albert on Thursday."This is a very serious disease," he said. "Keeping thi...
Apr 02, 2026
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PYSANKY EASTER EGGS
"It's special to pass this on": Saskatchewan family celebrates Ukrainian Easter heritage
You will treasure that egg forever. That's what Rona Painter said as she recalled the collection of Ukrainian pysanky Easter eggs passed down to her by her own Baba - delicate heirlooms rich with history, colour, and care. "They are beautiful. We got to divide them up between all the grandkids, and we all have so...
Apr 02, 2026
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Two Thumbs Up
New uranium mines to push Saskatchewan into 'new era'
The approval of two uranium mines in northern Saskatchewan is helping the sector pick up some momentum. Two mines were given the green light from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission earlier this year. Denison Mines Corp. received approval on Feb. 19 to build its Wheeler River Project, and NexGen Energy Ltd. was appr...
Apr 02, 2026
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Local Sports
Junior Hockey
OLCN Scouts play underdogs to win inaugural USPHL Premier Alberta Division title
The Onion Lake Cree Nation (OLCN) Scouts have written themselves into the history books. The Junior A hockey club claimed the first-ever Alberta Division title within the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) Premier after downing the Calgary Bandits 6-3 in Game 3 of the best-of-three finals on Tuesday in Calgary...
Apr 01, 2026
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Go Riders Go
Riders' head coach Corey Mace wins 2025 CFL Coach of the Year award
For the first time in his young coaching career, Corey Mace has been named the CFL's Coach of the Year.The announcement came at the league's Coach of the Year celebration in Edmonton on Wednesday, ahead of the CFL combine. The other nominee was Montreal Alouettes head coach Jason Maas.Mace is the eighth Riders head coa...
Mar 26, 2026
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Riders' football operations in the finals for CFL's inaugural Ted Goveia Award
After winning the Grey Cup and having nine players named All-CFLers, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are one of three finalists for the inaugural Ted Goveia Football Operations Award.Named in honour of the long-time CFL executive who died last September, the award recognizes a CFL club's football operations department for...
Mar 19, 2026
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RIDERS NOW
Riders CEO Craig Reynolds says Saskatoon pre-season game will be a hot ticket
The start of training camp continues to get closer for the Saskatchewan Roughriders.The CFL club will look to defend its Grey Cup title this season with training camp set to get underway on May 10.This year, the Riders will also be hosting a pre-season game in Saskatoon for the first time since 1991, as the Winnipeg Bl...
Mar 19, 2026
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Go big or go home
Local high schools vying for spot in HOOPLA at regionals this weekend
Carlton and St. Mary's boys and girls basketball teams are hitting the road this weekend as they look to punch their tickets to provincials in the 5A regional tournaments. The boys are highlighted by both Prince Albert high schools as Carlton ranks first and St. Mary ranks second. Heading down to Swift Current, the sch...
Mar 17, 2026
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Meeting their heroes
WATCH: Education day with the Riders
Upon entering the library at St. Francis school in Prince Albert, Noah Zerr who stands at a towering 6-7, was greeted with applause, excitement, and some wide eyed expressions.The offensive lineman was one of three Saskatchewan Roughriders attending local area schools on Wednesday and shared the team foundation's menta...
Mar 11, 2026
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La Ronge Profiles
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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10th Anniversary August 22-24, 2025
Waskesiu Lakeside Music Festival
Grab your dancin' sandals, or just kick back and enjoy the wonderful musical performances at the 2025 Waskesiu Lakeside Music Festival presented by Phantom Light Distillery. It's Waskesiu's biggest event of the year! The weekend is jam-packed with a variety of free family activities, including live on-stage musical ent...
Aug 13, 2025
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Canada
Why the Iran war has renewed calls for a sovereign medical supply chain
OTTAWA - The fallout from the war in the Middle East has led to cuts in helium supplies for health services in at least one province - and experts are warning that Canada still hasn't done enough to secure sovereignty over critical medical supply chain...
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Could Trump follow through on his threats to quit NATO? Experts say it's possible
OTTAWA - President Donald Trump's comments to a British newspaper this week revived speculation about whether he is ready to pull the U.S. out of the NATO defensive pact, of which Canada is a member. Venting his frustration over what he claimed is the ...
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Canadian Space Agency's first space to Earth video call with Colonel Jeremy Hansen
LONGUEUIL - Canadian Astronaut Jeremy Hansen connected with Earth from deep space today in a historic first for the Canadian Space Agency, as part of a live question-and-answer session during the Artemis II mission. The virtual event featured Hansen s...
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CFIA announces recalls for salads, cheeses and meal kits over listeria concerns
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has announced recalls due to possible listeria contamination affecting products including salads, cheese and meal kits. The agency says Co-Op brand creamy garlic and spinach salad, sold in Alberta, British Columbia, ...
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B.C. mother and seven-year-old daughter freed from ICE, says MLA
VANCOUVER - A Canadian mother and her seven-year-old daughter who spent three weeks detained at an immigration facility in Texas were released from detention on Thursday. Amelia Boultbee, an independent MLA who represents the electoral district of Pent...
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Grassy Narrows chief wants Carney to apologize in person for comments about protester
OTTAWA - The chief of Grassy Narrows First Nation is demanding an in person apology from Prime Minister Mark Carney after he said "I can outlast her" when a press conference he held in Toronto on Monday was disrupted by mercury-poisoning protesters. C...
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World
5.8 magnitude quake hits Afghanistan and Pakistan, killing 8 in Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.8 rattled parts of northern and eastern Afghanistan and western Pakistan late Friday, killing at least eight people in Afghanistan, authorities said. The region is...
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Myanmar's parliament elects ruling general as president, keeping the army in charge
BANGKOK (AP) - Myanmar's parliament on Friday elected Min Aung Hlaing, a general who ousted Aung San Suu Kyi's civilian government in 2021 and kept an iron grip on power for the past five years, as the country's new president. The move m...
Apr 03, 2026
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Cuba releasing 2,010 prisoners as the US pressures the island's government
HAVANA (AP) - The Cuban government said Thursday it would release 2,010 prisoners in a move that comes while the Trump administration puts extreme pressure on the island's government with a suffocating oil blockade. The announcement said ...
Apr 03, 2026
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After crash, Tiger Woods told deputy he was 'talking to the president,' body camera shows
After crashing his SUV last week in Florida, Tiger Woods took out his phone and told a deputy, "I was just talking to the president," according to body camera footage released Thursday showing Woods' arrest on a DUI charge. The phone conv...
Apr 02, 2026
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Hegseth asks the Army's top uniformed officer to step down while US wages war against Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked the Army's top uniformed officer to step down, the Pentagon said Thursday without giving a reason for the departure as the United States wages a war against Iran. Gen. Randy Georg...
Apr 02, 2026
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Colorado court orders resentencing for former county clerk in election fraud scheme
DENVER (AP) - A Colorado appeals court ruled Thursday that a former county clerk convicted in a scheme that sought to prove fraud in the 2020 presidential election should be resentenced because a judge wrongly punished her for statements protected as f...
Apr 02, 2026
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