How much is too much?
Price gouging or supply and demand? Spiked hotel prices spark concern for travellers
As a hockey Mom, Kimberly Stewart knows to expect some travelling and overnight hotel stays for tournaments. What she didn't expect was a $391 price tag for a room in Prince Albert recently."Hockey is already a huge expense for most families. I struggle to pay the basic hotel fees and to have to pay almost $400 a ...
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Proud hockey mom
A golden smile: Prince Albert hockey mom reflects on daughter's victory
Heather Zablocki says the family feels like they are on cloud nine.Just over a day has passed since her oldest daughter Stryker won gold with Canada's national women's team at the IIHF World Hockey Championships in Finland. Not lost on mom's mind are the memories of the first time her daughter laced up a pair of skates...
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health
Concerns raised about medical detox program coming to Northwest Sask.
Northern mayors and health professionals have concerns about a new at-home detox program the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is preparing to role out through a private medical firm based in Eastern Canada. Approximately a dozen mayors met in Prince Albert last week, where they were presented with information about ...
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milestone
New art gallery in La Ronge following three decades at Mistasinihk Place
The La Ronge Arts Council has completed a new gallery space at the Alex Robertson Public Library. "We noticed the La Ronge Arts Council was feeling unsupported and kind of unwelcomed in Mistasinihk Place pretty much for the last year," said visual arts lead Deanna Belhumeur. "Come September, I met with t...
Jan 11, 2025
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Postponed to a later date
Mustangs, Ice Wolves game postponed due to bus issues
There will be no SJHL game between the La Ronge Ice Wolves and the Melfort Mustangs Friday night at the Northern Lights Palace.The La Ronge Ice Wolves were scheduled to travel to Melfort, however, there were problems with the team's bus which prevented them from making the trip down.This is the second Mustangs' game th...
Jan 10, 2025
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emergency
Former Sask. resident living in Los Angeles assisting wildfire evacuees
A former resident of La Ronge is using his experience of deal with wildfires in Northern Saskatchewan to assist Native Americans fleeing the fires raging in the greater Los Angeles area. Sparked by dry conditions and powerful winds moving at more than 100 kilometers per hour, wildfires have forced nearly 180,000 people...
Jan 09, 2025
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coming together
Tri-community raises $7K to support RCMP officer battling cancer
Brent Nicol, a longtime RCMP officer who is currently battling cancer, said he was overwhelmed by the community support on Tuesday during a steak night fundraiser. "You don't always think about everyone who is there to help you when you're in your time of need," he remarked. "It was quite a shock to see ...
Jan 09, 2025
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blaze
House fire in Bell's Point declared total loss
A house that caught fire last week in Bell's Point has been declared a total loss. That's according to La Ronge Regional Fire Department Chief Keaton Cloud , who said the blaze occurred on Jan. 3 at 7 a.m. He noted the house was fully involved by the time the firefighters arrived on the scene, where they remained for t...
Jan 08, 2025
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Saskatchewan
How much is too much?
Price gouging or supply and demand? Spiked hotel prices spark concern for travellers
As a hockey Mom, Kimberly Stewart knows to expect some travelling and overnight hotel stays for tournaments. What she didn't expect was a $391 price tag for a room in Prince Albert recently."Hockey is already a huge expense for most families. I struggle to pay the basic hotel fees and to have to pay almost $400 a ...
9h ago
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Proud hockey mom
A golden smile: Prince Albert hockey mom reflects on daughter's victory
Heather Zablocki says the family feels like they are on cloud nine.Just over a day has passed since her oldest daughter Stryker won gold with Canada's national women's team at the IIHF World Hockey Championships in Finland. Not lost on mom's mind are the memories of the first time her daughter laced up a pair of skates...
13h ago
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up and down
Temperature roller coaster expected across Saskatchewan
After a cold snap hit Saskatchewan over the weekend, Environment Canada is expecting a brief warm up this week before temperatures drop again this weekend and into next week.Brad Vrolijk, lead forecaster with Environment Canada, said temperatures across much of the prairies are expected to climb to around 0 C, or even ...
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Sask. Marshals interviewing Mounties for positions before launching
Saskatchewan's new provincial police force has begun interviewing Mounties as it prepares to launch this year, a move critics say highlights concerns of job poaching.Chief Marshal Robert Cameron of the Saskatchewan Marshals Service says the force has received interest from across the country for its positions, includin...
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How Hockey Sask. is trying to limit verbal abuse towards young refs
A video of a Saskatchewan referee calling on parents and coaches to treat young officials better has gone viral.David Kadun said there was a specific incident that led to him making the video."There was an incident on the ice that the coach didn't like. He was yelling at myself and I had a teenage linesman and rig...
Jan 13, 2025
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Healthcare
Federal agreement improves drug access for rare diseases in Sask.
A new investment with Ottawa is helping Saskatchewan residents diagnosed with rare diseases who face thousands in treatment costs.On Jan. 10, Saskatchewan's health minister Jeremy Cockrill joined Canada's health minister Mark Holland at the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital to sign a bilateral agreement for the National...
Jan 12, 2025
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Concerns raised about medical detox program coming to Northwest Sask.
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Studying Nursing in La Ronge with the University of Saskatchewan
Proud hockey mom
A golden smile: Prince Albert hockey mom reflects on daughter's victory
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Healthcare
Federal agreement improves drug access for rare diseases in Sask.
Jan 12, 2025
NLC
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Tariff threat
How Trump could declare a national emergency to hit Canada with 25 per cent tariffs
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milestone
New art gallery in La Ronge following three decades at Mistasinihk Place
Jan 11, 2025
Local Sports
Riderville
Quarterback Jake Maier excited to join Riders, reunite with coaches
Jake Maier is excited to be a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders and reunite with some familiar faces.Maier's rights were traded from the Calgary Stampeders to the Green and White last month. The team announced the 27-year-old quarterback had signed a one-year contract extension to keep him in Saskatchewan for 2025...
Jan 11, 2025
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Done deals
Recap: over 15 moves made during SJHL trade deadline day
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) trade deadline was 5 p.m. Friday and there were 15+ moves made around the league. One of the biggest moves around the league was between the Flin Flon Bombers and Notre Dame Hounds. Flin Flon picked up Notre Dame Hounds captain Liam Hunks, a 2004-born defenceman who had eigh...
Jan 10, 2025
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Postponed to a later date
Mustangs, Ice Wolves game postponed due to bus issues
There will be no SJHL game between the La Ronge Ice Wolves and the Melfort Mustangs Friday night at the Northern Lights Palace.The La Ronge Ice Wolves were scheduled to travel to Melfort, however, there were problems with the team's bus which prevented them from making the trip down.This is the second Mustangs' game th...
Jan 10, 2025
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Maier deal
Jake Maier, Riders reach agreement on one-year deal
Jake Maier is set to be a Saskatchewan Roughrider for 2025.After the quarterback's negotiation rights were traded from the Calgary Stampeders to the Riders, the CFL club announced a one-year extension with the 27-year-old.The Green Zone's CFL insider, Dave Naylor, reported the deal is for $165,000 and includes performa...
Jan 10, 2025
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Eyes on the prize
P.A.'s Zablocki and team finish group stage perfect at U18 women's hockey worlds
Prince Albert's Stryker Zablocki scored twice and Marilou Grenier made 20 saves as Canada blanked Czechia 5-0 Tuesday at the world women's under-18 hockey championship. Canada finished the preliminary round in the top spot in Group B with nine points from three regulation wins and will face Japan in Thursday's quarterf...
Jan 08, 2025
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QB Trade
Maier moves: Riders trade for quarterback Jake Maier
Another name has been added to the Saskatchewan Roughriders' stable of quarterbacks.The CFL club has traded for the negotiation rights of Calgary Stampeders quarterback Jake Maier in exchange for an eighth-round pick in the 2025 CFL Draft.Maier is set to become a free agent in February.In 2023, Maier became the Stamps'...
Dec 23, 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
Carney talks tariffs, Trudeau, Liberal leadership in Daily Show interview
OTTAWA - Mark Carney went on late night television in the U.S. Monday night to talk Trump, tariffs and carbon tax, but played coy on any plans to seek the Liberal leadership. The former Bank of Canada and Bank of England governor appeared on "The Daily Show" with Jon Stewart for a 20 minute sit-down interview...
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Environmentalists claim 'setback' for species protection in B.C. port expansion case
A Federal Court judge has thrown out a legal challenge by environmental groups that claimed allowing the expansion of a massive container facility on British Columbia's waterfront would threaten the survival of southern resident killer whales and salmon. The David Suzuki Foundation, the Georgia Strait Alliance, the Rai...
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Dozens of Canadian firefighters head to California to help in fire fight
More than 60 Canadian front-line firefighters are on their way to the Los Angeles area as part of international efforts to fight the raging wildfires that have claimed lives and destroyed thousands homes. A statement from the B.C. Ministry of Forests says a team of 22 crew members and one agency representative left for...
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Electric vehicle rebates paused as federal program runs out of money
OTTAWA - The federal government has paused an incentive program that offered Canadians rebates of up to $5,000 when buying or leasing electric vehicles. In an update on its website, Transport Canada says the Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) Program has been paused as "funds have been fully committed.&q...
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Harm reduction advocates hope high court will 'clarify' Canada's 'Good Samaritan' law
Harm reduction advocates say a case before Canada's high court will test the current Good Samaritan law that protects people from arrest after they call 911 asking for help for someone who has overdosed. The Supreme Court of Canada hearing Tuesday will hear arguments on the powers of police to arrest people at the scen...
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Intelligence task force to monitor Liberal leadership race
OTTAWA - The Liberal party's leadership race will be monitored by Canada's elections intelligence task force for signs of foreign interference. National security adviser Nathalie Drouin says the Security and Intelligence Threats to Elections Task Force will be watching the race. She says that while leadership campaigns...
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World
A missile fired by Houthi rebels targets central Israel as airstrikes hit displaced area in Gaza
JERUSALEM (AP) - A missile fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels targeted central Israel early Tuesday, sounding sirens and causing people to flee into bomb shelters. Several Israeli strikes also hit the Gaza Strip overnight and early on Tuesday while Israel and Hamas appear to be inching closer to a phased ceasefire agreemen...
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A missile fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels targeted central Israel, sending people into bomb shelters
JERUSALEM (AP) - A missile fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels targeted central Israel early Tuesday, sounding sirens and causing people to flee into bomb shelters. The Israeli military said "several attempts were made to intercept a missile that was launched from Yemen." It later said "the missile was likely...
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North Korea launches projectile toward eastern waters in 2nd launch of year, South says
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea on Tuesday test-fired at least one unidentified projectile toward its eastern waters, South Korea's military said, as it continued its weapons demonstrations ahead of Donald Trump's return to the White House. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff didn't immediately confirm whether th...
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South Korea says North Korea launched projectile toward eastern waters in 2nd launch of year
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korea's military says North Korea has test-fired at least one unidentified projectile toward its eastern waters in its second launch event of 2025. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff on Tuesday didn't immediately provide more details. The launch followed North Korea's first ballistic la...
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Prosecutor who investigated Hunter Biden defends probes, denounces president's remarks in new report
WASHINGTON (AP) - The criminal charges against Hunter Biden "were the culmination of thorough, impartial investigations, not partisan politics," the prosecutor who led the probes said in a report released Monday that criticized President Joe Biden for having maligned the Justice Department when he pardoned hi...
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Prosecutor who investigated Hunter Biden defends probes, denounces president's remarks in new report
WASHINGTON (AP) - The criminal charges against Hunter Biden "were the culmination of thorough, impartial investigations, not partisan politics," the prosecutor who led the probes said in a report released Monday that criticized President Joe Biden for pardoning his son and for "maligning" the offici...
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