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Rangers jump on Valdez early, hold on for 5-4 win over Astros, lead ALCS 2-0
HOUSTON (AP) - Jonah Heim homered, Nathan Eovaldi pitched six effective innings and the Texas Rangers beat Framber Valdez and the Houston Astros 5-4 on Monday for a 2-0 lead in the American League Cha...
Oct 16, 2023

Top choreographer hosts Middle Eastern dance workshop in La Ronge
A top North American choreographer of raqs sharqi, otherwise known as Middle Eastern dance, held a four-day workshop in La Ronge recently.Yasmina Ramzy, of Toronto, was invited to the community by loc...
Oct 16, 2023

Biden will travel to Israel Wednesday amid concern that Israel-Hamas conflict could expand
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - President Joe Biden will travel to Israel on Wednesday to show support for the U.S. ally as concerns increase that the raging Israel-Hamas war could expand into a larger region...
Oct 16, 2023

UN Security Council rejects Russia's resolution on Gaza that fails to mention Hamas
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The U.N. Security Council rejected a Russian resolution Monday night that condemned violence and terrorism against civilians but made no mention of Hamas, whose surprise attack t...
Oct 16, 2023

Crash between SUV and semi kills family of four northeast of Saskatoon
The Saskatchewan RCMP says four people were killed in a crash between an SUV and a semi Sunday night on Highway 41 near Aberdeen.The crash happened near the intersection of Edenburg Road. The four occ...
Oct 16, 2023

Beaded sculpture on display in P.A. takes history & adds creativity to make something new
No word exists to describe the sculpture local artist and teacher Orlanda Flett has created that now sits in a gallery in downtown Prince Albert.Flett herself had a hard time describing her artwork - ...
Oct 16, 2023

More Ukrainian families to come to P.A. prompting a call for donations
More than 100 Ukrainian families have already arrived in Prince Albert since the start of the war with Russia, but more are expected to come soon.Sonya Jahn, who has led the charge in bringing Ukraini...
Oct 16, 2023

Raptors file motion to dismiss Knicks' lawsuit or move to arbitration
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have asked for the New York Knicks lawsuit against them to be dismissed. Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, which owns the Raptors, filed the motion for dismissal in Ne...
Oct 16, 2023

Lac La Ronge's Bathgate named Citizen of the Year during Tri-Community Awards Gala
Hannah Bathgate is the recipient of the prestigious Citizen of the Year award handed out by the La Ronge and District Chamber of Commerce.She received the award on Saturday at the annual Tri-Community...
Oct 16, 2023

Trial for accused in Cindy MacKay death rescheduled
The trial for a man charged in the death of Cindy MacKay back in 2020 has been rescheduled.Michael MacKay, 41, is facing a charge of first-degree murder in the death of his wife.The accused's five-wee...
Oct 16, 2023