Carjacking update
RCMP still looking for Dallas Fulton and second missing man
The exact location of Dallas Fulton, a suspect in the shooting of a Prince Albert man almost a month ago, remains a mystery. RCMP said on November 20 they completed extensive searches of the Thunder Rapids area north of Carrot River but have not found any indication Fulton is there. If the man, who has outstanding warr...
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Crime
14-year-old girl accused in Evan Hardy incident facing additional charges
A 14-year-old girl was accused of pouring a liquid on a 15-year-old girl at Evan Hardy Collegiate, and lighting her on fire on Sept. 5, is facing new charges unrelated to that incident.During a brief appearance on Wednesday at Saskatoon Provincial Court, Furlonger said the 14-year-old has since been charged with assaul...
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opportunities
LLRIB teen returns from immersive culinary trip in Vancouver
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Prince Albert & Regina
SIGA and Northern Lights Casino announce $100,000 to build two new Ronald McDonald Houses
recognition
Ice Wolves shine in recent SJHL Players of the Week announcements
Nov 19, 2024
BUSTED
RCMP seize 50 kg of cocaine during traffic stop near Maidstone
Nov 19, 2024
La Ronge
municipality
La Ronge capital budget calls for millions in spending
The Town of La Ronge's capital budget for 2025 is calling for major investments in residential and commercial lot developments. The details were unveiled Wednesday during an open house held at the town office. Documents available for viewing showed $4.1 million is earmarked for commercial land development servicing, $1...
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opportunities
LLRIB teen returns from immersive culinary trip in Vancouver
A teen from La Ronge had the culinary experience of a lifetime after being accepted to take part in a four-day trip to Vancouver. During the summer, 17-year-old Kyle Olsen who is a Lac La Ronge Indian Band member and a Grade 11 student at Churchill Community High School, noticed an online ad for the Ballantyne Project....
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recognition
Ice Wolves shine in recent SJHL Players of the Week announcements
The La Ronge Ice Wolves have picked up three awards during the most recent Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League's (SJHL) Players of the Week announcements. Cole Thomas was awarded Forward of the Week, while Captain Rylan Silzer took Defenceman of the Week and Mason Bueckert earned the Saskatchewan-born Player of the Week....
Nov 19, 2024
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Most Highways covered, some closed
First large snow fall sweeps across Saskatchewan highways
Snow plows, tow trucks, and tire shops are busy today after almost the entire province of Saskatchewan woke up buried in a thick layer of snow Tuesday morning. Most roads around the province are showing either covered or partly covered conditions with the exceptions of the western side of the province around Lloydminst...
Nov 19, 2024
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strong reputation
North Battleford wins gold in provincial volleyball championship
North Battleford's John Paul II Collegiate senior girls' volleyball team emerged victorious in the Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association's 4A provincial championship held in La Ronge over the weekend. The John Paul II Crusaders arrived at the tournament as the team to beat and they didn't let their fierce repu...
Nov 18, 2024
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regular meeting
Crime reduction a strategic priority for town council moving foward
The topic of crime and how to address it dominated a regular La Ronge council meeting held last week. The issue of crime had been identified as one of 10 strategic priorities of council for the next four years. Following the swearing-in of a new council in October, members conveyed the first step they would like to tak...
Nov 18, 2024
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Saskatchewan
Carjacking update
RCMP still looking for Dallas Fulton and second missing man
The exact location of Dallas Fulton, a suspect in the shooting of a Prince Albert man almost a month ago, remains a mystery. RCMP said on November 20 they completed extensive searches of the Thunder Rapids area north of Carrot River but have not found any indication Fulton is there. If the man, who has outstanding warr...
9h ago
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Crime
14-year-old girl accused in Evan Hardy incident facing additional charges
A 14-year-old girl was accused of pouring a liquid on a 15-year-old girl at Evan Hardy Collegiate, and lighting her on fire on Sept. 5, is facing new charges unrelated to that incident.During a brief appearance on Wednesday at Saskatoon Provincial Court, Furlonger said the 14-year-old has since been charged with assaul...
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Child poverty increase
27 per cent of Sask. children living in poverty
The increased cost of living is leading to an increased number of children living below the poverty line with a significant number of those in Saskatchewan and even more the further north it goes. Miguel Sanchez, who is based out of Regina and is part of the Campaign to End Child and Family Poverty, said the increase i...
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food insecurity
Pressure on province to address food costs after scurvy cases
News of the 27 scurvy cases in La Ronge has reached the political realm with opposition parties calling on the Sask. Party government to decrease the cost of living, while a local leader pushes for widespread testing.Chief Tammy Cook-Searson said she was surprised to hear the concerning results of the scurvy study cond...
Nov 19, 2024
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Jorgen Nutcracker
Two Battlefords dancers set to take the stage in 'The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition'
In just over a week's time, the Sugar Plum Fairy is set to flutter and sparkle in Saskatoon, and this year, a squirrel and a bear cub from the Battlefords will join her. Two dance students from the Stand Out Dance Collective have been chosen to dance in Ballet Jorgen's annual touring performance of The Nutcracker: A Ca...
Nov 19, 2024
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Service disruptions
Canada Post strike leaves P.A. physiotherapist without essential eyewear, unable to work
Ranju Pillai is a physiotherapist in Prince Albert, but she hasn't been able to do her job since the Canada Post strike began last week. Pillai has an eye disorder called keratoconus which results in progressive thinning of the cornea. A specialized fitted contact lens she uses to help her see broke. She was waiting on...
Nov 19, 2024
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Local Sports
Season over
Riders have no answers for Bombers in West Final
The Saskatchewan Roughriders season came to a crashing end in Winnipeg.The Riders' defence had no answer for the deep ball as Winnipeg Blue Bombers Zach Collaros connected with slot back Kenny Lawler for three touchdowns - 24-yard, 31-yard and 57-yards.Winnipeg's 38-22 victory secured a fifth-straight trip to the Grey ...
Nov 10, 2024
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Riders Gameday
Riders look to end Winnipeg blues in CFL West final
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are looking to end an unfortunate streak that has been building in Winnipeg.The Green and White haven't won in Winnipeg since the 2018 Labour Day Classic rematch, also known as the Banjo Bowl. Since then, the Riders have gone 0-8 against the Bombers in their home stadium.Saskatchewan take o...
Nov 09, 2024
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SJHL/MJHL Hockey
Western All-Star Showcase wrap up, WJAC coaches announced
The Western All-Stars showcase challenge came to end this week in Warman with the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) and Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) both getting a win to tie the two-game series. For the first game on Tuesday, it was team MJHL that came away with the victory, winning 4-2. Matt Thomas and...
Nov 08, 2024
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West Final
Riders ready to embrace the chaos in Winnipeg
The Saskatchewan Roughriders know they are heading into a chaotic environment in Winnipeg for the West Final.So they are embracing the chaos."You have to embrace these moments and opportunities to play in games like this," said linebacker Jameer Thurman. "There's not a lot of guys who can say they have p...
Nov 07, 2024
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Movember and the SJHL
Moustaches, mental health and hockey
It all started in 2003 with two friends joking over a beer about how they can bring back the moustache, that turned into a worldwide movement, that's now raised nearly a billion dollars to support men's health projects around the globe. November is Movember and the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) along with al...
Nov 06, 2024
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junior hockey
Hometown Ice Wolves player traded to Ontario's Sioux Lookout Bombers
Sage Roberts is the newest member of the Sioux Lookout Bombers. It was announced Tuesday that Roberts had been traded to the Bombers from the La Ronge Ice Wolves in exchange for a player development fee. The Bombers are based in Ontario and play in the Superior International Junior Hockey League. "I loved playing ...
Nov 06, 2024
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La Ronge Profiles
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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NLC
SIGA Casinos introduce new player loyalty reward program, SIGA Rewards
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is proud to announce the launch of its all-new loyalty program, SIGA Rewards. Representing an evolution of SIGA's commitment to exceptional guest experiences, SIGA Rewards takes the familiar hospitality of SIGA Casinos and elevates the experience for loyal members. "...
Oct 01, 2024
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Canada
Trudeau expected to announce temporary GST break on some items, NDP says
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce on Thursday a temporary GST break for certain essential items to help ease affordability pressures. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says in a statement that the announcement is in response to his party's demands to permanently lift the goods and services tax on a ...
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Trump nominates former congressman Pete Hoekstra as ambassador to Canada
WASHINGTON - U.S. president-elect Donald Trump has picked a former Michigan congressman as his upcoming administration's ambassador to Canada. Trump said in a statement that Pete Hoekstra would help him "once again put America first." Hoekstra thanked Trump on social media platform X, saying he was honoured f...
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Investigation led to huge drug bust, which will disrupt Surrey drug trade, says RCMP
SURREY - Mounties in Surrey, B.C., say a year-long investigation has led to one of the largest drug seizures in the detachment's history and will "disrupt" the drug trade in the city. RCMP say they launched an investigation in June 2023 into a criminal group alleged to be involved in trafficking "high-po...
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Coroner's inquest into 2016 death of Ottawa man hears from ex-cop involved in arrest
OTTAWA - A former police officer involved in the case of an Ottawa man who died after a violent arrest says the incident still affects him eight years later. A coroner's inquest into the July 2016 death of 38-year-old Abdirahman Abdi began earlier this week, with witnesses testifying today. Abdi died after police respo...
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Montreal unveils 2025 budget with new spending for housing, homelessness
MONTREAL - The City of Montreal is promising to speed up construction permits, raise taxes on owners of vacant lots and spend tens of millions of dollars more to help develop affordable housing as part of its 2025 budget. The $7.28 billion budget unveiled today by Mayor Valérie Plante includes a promise to incre...
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Young Quebecers care less than older people about being served in English: survey
MONTREAL - A new survey conducted for Quebec's language watchdog says young Quebecers are far less interested compared to older residents about being served in English in stores. In a report published this week, the watchdog says 41 per cent of customers between the ages of 18 and 34 reported feeling indifferent to bei...
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World
Volcano on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula erupts for the 7th time in a year
GRINDAVIK, Iceland (AP) - A volcano erupted with lava spewing from a fissure on the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwestern Iceland late Wednesday evening. It was its seventh eruption since December. Iceland's meteorological office that monitors seismic activity said Wednesday's eruption occurred at 11:14 p.m. creating a f...
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Volcano on Iceland's Rekjanes Peninsula erupts for the 7th time in a year
GRINDAVIK, Iceland (AP) - A volcano erupted with lava spewing from the crater on the Rekjanes Peninsula in southwestern Iceland late Wednesday evening. It was its seventh eruption since December. The Associated Press
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American and Australian tourists die, raising toll to 4 in Laos alcohol poisoning incident
VIENTIANE, Laos (AP) - An Australian teenager has died after drinking tainted alcohol in Vang Vieng, Laos, Australia's prime minister said Thursday, and the U.S. State Department confirmed an American also died in the same party town, bringing the death toll to four in the poisoning incident. Australian Prime Minister ...
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Trump-backed Republican Nick Begich beats Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola for Alaska's only House seat
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - Republican Nick Begich has won Alaska's U.S. House race, defeating Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola to claim the seat once held by his grandfather. Begich was among the opponents Peltola defeated during her special and regular election wins in 2022, following the death of Republican Rep. Don Young. Yo...
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Trump-backed Republican Nick Begich beats Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola for Alaska's only House seat
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - Republican Nick Begich has won Alaska's U.S. House race, defeating Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola to claim the seat once held by his grandfather. Begich was among the opponents Peltola defeated during her special and regular election wins in 2022, following the death of Republican Rep. Don Young. Yo...
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The FBI arrested a man whose been charged with planning an attack on the New York Stock Exchange
A Florida man was arrested Wednesday and charged in a plot to bomb the New York Stock Exchange this week, according to the FBI. Harun Abdul-Malik Yener, 30, of Coral Springs, Florida, was charged with attempt to use an explosive device to damage or destroy a building used in interstate commerce. The FBI began investiga...
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