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SPSA purchasing land, expanding La Ronge Fire Base
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is in the process of subdividing land adjacent to its La Ronge Fire Base ahead of a major purchase expected next year. At a regular meeting on Monday, coun...
Dec 10, 2025
‘Take a breath’: Sask. premier, trade leaders react to Trump tariff threats on fertilizer
Saskatchewan isn't too worried about U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threat on fertilizer, yet.Trump told reporters on Monday that he may impose "very severe tariffs" on fertilizer from Canada in...
Dec 10, 2025
Bank of Canada leaves key interest rate unchanged at 2.25%
The Bank of Canada has left its key interest rate unchanged at its final rate decision of the year.The policy rate remains at 2.25 per cent after the Bank of Canada lowered it by a quarter point in Oc...
Dec 10, 2025
Now for the Hard Part
The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are those of the writer's and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Pattison Media.If there is anything more satisfying than winning a...
Dec 10, 2025
Lloydminster man faces hate-crime, firearms charges after RCMP search
RCMP have charged a 38-year-old Lloydminster man after officers seized multiple firearms during a search warrant connected to threats of violence toward identifiable groups.Police say members of the L...
Dec 09, 2025
Development permit to be issued to LLRIB for temporary shelter service
The Town of La Ronge will issue a development permit to the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) to establish a temporary shelter service at the former Kitsaki Meats building. The decision to do so was ma...
Dec 09, 2025
Provincial auditor flags concerns at Northlands College
The Provincial Auditor of Saskatchewan believes Northlands College has some work to do when it comes safeguarding public resources. That's according to a report published on Tuesday, which states whil...
Dec 09, 2025
Melfort Mustangs' game in La Ronge Tuesday night postponed
The Melfort Mustangs will have to wait a little longer to snap their two-game losing streak. The Mustangs' game in La Ronge against the Ice Wolves Tuesday night has been postponed due to an ice plant ...
Dec 09, 2025
Goose rescued from Prince Albert riverbank had injured wing
At the tail end of fall, a goose that did not head south with the rest of its flock was recently rescued from the banks of the North Saskatchewan River in Prince Albert. The goose was posted on a loca...
Dec 09, 2025
'The doors are opening': Sask. First Nation chief sees hopeful shift in Ottawa
Having witnessed sacred belongings return to their homelands and taken part in national conversations in Ottawa, a Saskatchewan First Nation chief says he senses the federal government opening its doo...
Dec 09, 2025