Riderville
The sheriff is back: Riders sign QB Trevor Harris to contract extension
Trevor Harris isn't done yet.With questions surrounding his future after winning the 2025 Grey Cup, the Saskatchewan Roughriders announced they have signed the 39-year-old quarterback to a one-year contract extension.He is coming off one of the best seasons in his 13-season CFL career, winning the 112th Grey Cup and be...
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Federal Politics
Carney to meet Trump, Sheinbaum in Washington at FIFA event Friday
Prime Minister Mark Carney is planning to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at a FIFA World Cup event Friday in Washington as trade negotiations between Canada and the United States remain on pause.The Prime Minister's Office said Carney will meet with Trump at the Kennedy Center, where the event is being held, and...
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La Ronge
volunteer driven
Ski club completes $100K in projects in 2025
The La Ronge Ski Club has undertaken more than $100,000 of new and unexpected projects so far this year to improve the experience of skiers. "Our club volunteers have been out there working hard and getting things open and ready to go," said Club President Matt Koebernick. "We got lots of donations from ...
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weather update
Dry spell persists into November, cold temperatures to linger
A prolonged dry spell in the La Ronge region persisted into November. That's according to data from Environment and Climate Change Canada, which shows La Ronge, Swift Current and Yorkton received less than 50 per cent of their normal monthly November precipitation. That's in contrast to places like Prince Albert and Me...
Dec 03, 2025
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International Spotlight
Ice Wolves' Kulikov to represent homeland at D1A World Junior Championships
A member of the La Ronge Ice Wolves is headed back into the international spotlight. The Sask. Junior Hockey League (SJHL) announced on Tuesday that Ice Wolves forward Nikita Kulikov has been selected to represent his home country of Ukraine at the 2026 IIHF Division IA World U20 Hockey Championship in Bled, Slovenia. ...
Dec 02, 2025
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junior hockey
Ice Wolves host annual Parents Weekend
It's been a busy two days for players of the La Ronge Ice Wolves and their families. Aside from back-to-back home games against the Weyburn Red Wings on Friday and Saturday, it's also marked the team's annual Parents Weekend and Sportsmen Dinner. In addition, the Ice Wolves wore special pink and black jerseys to raise ...
Nov 30, 2025
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open house
Small surplus for 2026 Air Ronge budget
The Village of Air Ronge unveiled its 2026 operating budget and five-year capital plan at an open house on Friday. The budget shows revenues of $3,093,000 with expenditures of $3,154,000, and with various transfers taken into consideration, there's a projected surplus of about $66,500. At the end of 2024, the village h...
Nov 28, 2025
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police work
Four facing charges after drugs, weapons seized in Sucker River
Nine firearms and three machetes were seized Thursday in Sucker River. On Nov. 27, officers with La Ronge RCMP executed a search warrant following an investigation. During the search, police found approximately 370 grams of crack cocaine, nine firearms, including sawed off 12 gauge shotguns and sawed off .22 caliber ri...
Nov 28, 2025
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Saskatchewan
IMMIGRATION
Work-permit delays threaten to shut down Lloydminster restaurant, owner says
A Lloydminster restaurant owner said her business may have to close within weeks because immigration paperwork delays have left her two chefs unable to renew their work permits."Without them, I am nothing," said Ravinder Kaur, owner of Indian Kitchen. "If I am not able to find any chef, I have no other o...
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The Response to Illicit Drugs Act
Sask. govt introduces new law act to respond to illicit drug trafficking
The province introduced a new act to strengthen accountability for drug traffickers and to enhance community safety.The Government of Saskatchewan has introduced The Response to Illicit Drugs Act, a new Act that "provides government and individuals with tools to recover costs associated with the harms caused by il...
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The McKay Tree Farm near the Battlefords
Meet the Sask. family growing Christmas magic, one tree at a time
When Geordie McKay was a boy, Christmas looked different depending on which door he walked through.At home, the season unfolded around a tidy, practical artificial tree. Green plastic needles, perfectly symmetrical and smelling faintly of cardboard after eleven months tucked away in a box.It was Christmas, yes... but n...
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cost-of-living crisis
Sask. NDP demands answers as province approves additional $1 billion in spending
The Saskatchewan NDP is looking for answers about a billion-dollar increase in expenses for taxpayers.On Wednesday, the provincial government voted to provide an additional $813 million to SaskPower to improve its transmission system, as well as a further $194 million, which Crown Investments Minister Jeremy Harrison s...
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Finances
Saskatchewan's government earmarking additional $1 billion in spending
Saskatchewan's government is poised to spend an extra $1 billion this year, a move that would sink the province's finances deeper into the red.A committee meeting Tuesday night heard an additional expense of $813 million is required for SaskPower, the province's electrical utility.It also heard an extra $194 million is...
Dec 03, 2025
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Wildfire strategy
Sask. NDP introduces bill to establish wildfire strategy; SPSA acknowledges room for improvement
Trevor Sewap quit as the fire base supervisor for Pelican Narrows this past summer, when wildfires raged across northern Saskatchewan. He said it was out of pure frustration. "The government wanted to run from the fire and they left behind people with only their running shoes and no proper equipment to try to save...
Dec 02, 2025
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Local Sports
Riderville
The sheriff is back: Riders sign QB Trevor Harris to contract extension
Trevor Harris isn't done yet.With questions surrounding his future after winning the 2025 Grey Cup, the Saskatchewan Roughriders announced they have signed the 39-year-old quarterback to a one-year contract extension.He is coming off one of the best seasons in his 13-season CFL career, winning the 112th Grey Cup and be...
5h ago
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International Spotlight
Ice Wolves' Kulikov to represent homeland at D1A World Junior Championships
A member of the La Ronge Ice Wolves is headed back into the international spotlight. The Sask. Junior Hockey League (SJHL) announced on Tuesday that Ice Wolves forward Nikita Kulikov has been selected to represent his home country of Ukraine at the 2026 IIHF Division IA World U20 Hockey Championship in Bled, Slovenia. ...
Dec 02, 2025
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Riders offseason
Riders' players look to keep band together for 2026 CFL season
There are plenty of pending free agents the Saskatchewan Roughriders will look to bring back - and a few of the players already locked in for 2026 have already begun their recruitment pitches."That started happening weeks ago," said defensive back Rolan Milligan Jr, who is signed through 2026. "We have a...
Nov 28, 2025
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Vanier Cup
Huskies fall in championship game at Mosaic Stadium
The Montreal Carabins defeated the USask Huskies 30-16 in the 2025 Vanier Cup at Mosaic Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Carabins quarterback Pepe Gonzalez threw three touchdown passes and passed for 344 yards.Brandon Gourgon hauled in a 41-yard pass from Gonzalez in the second quarter to give the Carabins an 11-3 lead. ...
Nov 22, 2025
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U of S Huskies headed to Vanier Cup
Saturday marks the third trip to the Vanier Cup in five seasons for the USask Huskies. Head coach Scott Flory led Saskatchewan to the 2021 and 2022 championship games; however, the Huskies fell to Western 27-21 four seasons ago, and three years ago lost to Laval 30-24. Saskatchewan's last championship title was 27 seas...
Nov 21, 2025
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SJHL Movember Campaign
SJHL Movember competition ramps up as final week of fundraising approaches
For the second straight year, the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) has partnered with Movember Canada to raise money for men's health throughout the month of November. As of Nov. 20, the campaign has raised more than $16,000. The league raised over $21,000 last year.Here are the current leaders of the Movember ...
Nov 20, 2025
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La Ronge Profiles
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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Athabasca Basin News
In northern Saskatchewan, a groundbreaking initiative has taken flight. The Dziret'ái Pilot Training Program, spearheaded by Rise Air, is a fully-funded endeavour designed to train candidates from the Athabasca Basin to become professional pilots, addressing a critical pilot shortage and longstanding barriers to...
Jul 24, 2025
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Canada
April federal leaders' debates had 'shortcomings,' organizer admits
OTTAWA - The head of the federal Leaders' Debates Commission says the body should no longer be responsible for organizing post-debate press conferences and the rules for participating in the debates should be reviewed. The commission came under fire ov...
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B.C. judge finds murderer in contempt over 'inmate code' refusal to answer questions
VANCOUVER - A British Columbia judge says a man convicted in the notorious Surrey Six murder case is guilty of contempt of court for refusing to answer questions out of fear of violating the "inmate code" against co-operating with law enforcement. Cod...
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Joly says Stellantis getting a notice of default following production shift to U.S.
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly said Canada is serving Stellantis a notice of default after the automaker shifted some of its production to the United States. "We will stand firm for the sake of our workers, our industries and our nation because defendi...
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Here's what people are saying about John Rustad's exit as B.C. Conservative leader
Here's what people are saying about John Rustad and his resignation on Thursday as leader of the Conservative Party of B.C., which he took to the brink of power in last year's provincial election. "'I've made a huge change and difference in terms of po...
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Secretary of State for CRA pushes back against auditor general's findings on accuracy
OTTAWA - The secretary of state for the Canada Revenue Agency is pushing back against some of the auditor general report's recent findings and argues that Canadians get timely, accurate info from the agency. After placing 167 calls to the CRA's contac...
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ICE says armoured vehicles ordered from Canadian firm produced in U.S.
OTTAWA - The armoured vehicles U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is purchasing from Canadian defence firm Roshel fall under Buy American provisions, the law enforcement agency said Thursday. The department's media relations team said in an email...
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World
Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) - The Justice Department failed Thursday to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James after a judge dismissed the previous mortgage fraud prosecution encouraged by President Donald Trump, a...
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Supreme Court allows Texas to use a congressional map favorable to Republicans in 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) - A divided Supreme Court on Thursday came to the rescue of Texas Republicans, allowing next year's elections to be held under the state's congressional redistricting plan favorable to the GOP and pushed by President Dona...
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US prioritizes visas for fans traveling for the World Cup, Olympics and other events
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration has instructed U.S. embassies and consulates around the world to prioritize visa applications from foreigners wishing to visit the United States to either invest in America or attend the 2026 Wo...
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White House is expected to submit plans for new ballroom to planning commission this month
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House is expected to submit plans for its new ballroom to a planning commission this month, the presidentially appointed head of the panel said Thursday. "Once plans are submitted, that's really ...
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Admiral says there was no 'kill them all' order in boat attack, but video alarms lawmakers
WASHINGTON (AP) - A Navy admiral told lawmakers Thursday that there was no "kill them all" order from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth but grave questions and concerns remain as Congress scrutinizes an attack that killed two survivors of a...
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Man accused of planting pipe bombs before Jan. 6 Capitol attack is charged with explosives offenses
WASHINGTON (AP) - A man was arrested Thursday in the FBI's nearly 5-year-old investigation into pipe bombs placed outside the headquarters of the Republican and Democratic national parties in Washington on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, ri...
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