Healthcare
Health-care workers 'cautiously optimistic' after meeting with ministers
Health-care workers across Saskatchewan have been sounding the alarm about the health-care system for quite some time.Some of those workers - who are members of SEIU-West - recently met with the province's health-care ministers.They met with the newly appointed Health Minister, Jeremy Cockrill and Rural and Remote Heal...
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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...
13h ago
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Done deals
Recap: over 15 moves made during SJHL trade deadline day
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Nursing education
New early admission option to help alleviate tight timeline for nursing students
blaze
House fire in Bell's Point declared total loss
Jan 08, 2025
anniversary
Men of the North celebrates five years of supporting, engaging northerners
Jan 07, 2025
La Ronge
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...
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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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anniversary
Men of the North celebrates five years of supporting, engaging northerners
January is an important month for Men of the North in 2025. The organization that provides opportunities that help men seek positive mental, physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing is marking it's five-year anniversary. Founder Christopher Merasty didn't expect the program to grow how it has when he launched Men of...
Jan 07, 2025
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settlement
Full cows and plows payments expected by Friday
The remainder of the $601.5 million settlement from the federal government to the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) should be distributed by the end of the week."This is a significant milestone for our community, and I want to thank everyone for their patience and understanding throughout this process," said L...
Jan 06, 2025
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Saskatchewan
Animal cruelty
Teenage boy charged with killing dog in northern Sask. community
Saskatchewan RCMP are confirming a teenage boy from a remote northern Saskatchewan community, has been charged with causing death to an animal.It has to do with an incident that occurred earlier this week at Deschambault Lake. According to a media release issued Friday night by the RCMP, on Thursday they received a rep...
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Healthcare
Health-care workers 'cautiously optimistic' after meeting with ministers
Health-care workers across Saskatchewan have been sounding the alarm about the health-care system for quite some time.Some of those workers - who are members of SEIU-West - recently met with the province's health-care ministers.They met with the newly appointed Health Minister, Jeremy Cockrill and Rural and Remote Heal...
13h ago
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job stats
Job numbers growing in Sask overall; NDP says northern economy is being ignored
There were 14,000 jobs created in Saskatchewan in 2024 and the province had the third lowest unemployment rate among provinces, but the Sask NDP is throwing caution at the numbers, suggesting they don't paint an entirely clear picture, particularly in Prince Albert and areas to the north.Statistics Canada's recently re...
18h ago
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Trump Tariffs
How Trump's tariff threat could affect Saskatchewan's hospitality sector
United States President-Elect Donald Trump's threat to implement a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian and Mexican goods later this month has Saskatchewan's hospitality sector worried about its detrimental effects.Trump has previously said these duties will be implemented unless the neighbouring countries tighten border res...
20h ago
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Tragic events
Biggar RCMP investigating fatal crash
Biggar RCMP are investigating a fatal crash that happened just east of the community on Thursday.Police say they responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 14 at around 12:40 p.m. where they found a car and a semi had collided.The driver of the car, who was the sole occupant, was pronounced deceased at the scene. ...
21h ago
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Weather
Winter warm up in Saskatchewan leads to ice dam concerns
A Saskatchewan warm up has roofing companies warning residents about the potential of ice dams forming on the roof of their homes.Ice dams are formed after a freeze-thaw cycle. It can cause ice build up in eavestroughs, not allowing melting snow to pass through."You'll start seeing a lip of ice building up at the ...
Jan 09, 2025
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What's Trending
Done deals
Recap: over 15 moves made during SJHL trade deadline day
13h ago
Helping Hand
P.A. Food Bank receives record-breaking $25K donation
blaze
House fire in Bell's Point declared total loss
Jan 08, 2025
anniversary
Men of the North celebrates five years of supporting, engaging northerners
Jan 07, 2025
NLC
SIGA Casinos introduce new player loyalty reward program, SIGA Rewards
YEAR IN REVIEW
Carla Beck wraps up year with plan for next election
Dec 31, 2024
Year In Review
A look back at the tri-community's Top 10 stories of 2024
Dec 31, 2024
Local Sports
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...
13h ago
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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...
16h ago
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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...
17h ago
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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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Leadership
Riders coaching staff remains mostly unchanged for 2025
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are keeping things mostly consistent when it comes to Cory Mace's coaching staff.J.C. Sherritt is the only member from the 2024 group to not return with reports indicating he has accepted the role of defensive co-ordinator for Mark Kilam's staff with the Edmonton Elks.Travis Brown joins the...
Dec 19, 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
Tough lesson: Thousands of 'unqualified' teachers in Quebec schools
MONTREAL - Monique Henry has been teaching English in Quebec for the better part of two decades without official certification. As a so-called "unqualified" teacher, she has had to learn her profession the hard way. When she started teaching in 2006 she struggled with unruly students. As she never completed a...
2h ago
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How Trump could declare a national emergency to hit Canada with 25 per cent tariffs
WASHINGTON - United States president-elect Donald Trump may declare a national emergency in order to turn his threat to slap Canada with 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs into a reality. With less than two weeks to go until Trump returns to the White House, it's still not clear how the Republican leader will enact h...
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One Alberta man gets jail, another community time for 2022 Coutts border protest
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - One Alberta man has been sentenced to jail and another ordered to serve community time for their roles in the illegal Coutts border blockade in 2022. Marco Van Huigenbos was sentenced to four months in jail Friday and Gerhard (George) Janzen received a three-month sentence, which is to be served in ...
10h ago
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Canada, G7 leaders, denounce Venezuela's suppression of political opposition
OTTAWA - Canada is joining its closest allies in denouncing Venezuela's crackdown on democracy - the first G7 foreign policy statement since Canada began chairing the group this year. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was inaugurated Friday for a third six-year term, after a July election widely seen as illegitimate....
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Rebel News loses bid to quash fines for violating election law on third-party ads
OTTAWA - The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed Rebel News Network's latest bid to quash $3,000 in fines levied against the right-wing media outlet by the commissioner of elections. The fines were imposed in 2021 after an investigation by the commissioner's office into lawn signs erected by Rebel News during the 201...
15h ago
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Feds issue new COVID vaccine guidance, says provinces now responsible for buying them
TORONTO - The Public Health Agency of Canada says federal funding for COVID-19 vaccines will stop this year and the provinces and territories will be responsible for buying them, as well as determining the timing of the vaccinations. The agency published the information online on Friday, along with the National Advisor...
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World
Uyghurs detained in Thailand say they face deportation and persecution in China
BANGKOK (AP) - A group of Uyghur men who were detained in Thailand over a decade ago say that the Thai government is preparing to deport them to China, alarming activists and family members who say the men are at risk of abuse and torture if they are sent back. In a letter obtained by The Associated Press, 43 Uyghur me...
7h ago
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Yankees fans who interfered with Mookie Betts during World Series banned from all MLB games
NEW YORK (AP) - Major League Baseball has banned two fans who interfered with Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts during a World Series game at Yankee Stadium from attending any games at big league ballparks. MLB sent a letter to Austin Capobianco and John P. Hansen this week informing them of the decision. &qu...
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Judge holds Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court for continued lies about Georgia election workers
WASHINGTON (AP) - Rudy Giuliani was found in contempt of court Friday for continuing to spread lies about two former Georgia election workers after a jury awarded the women a $148 million defamation judgment. U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell in Washington, D.C., is the second federal judge this week to find the former ...
16h ago
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Yankees fans who interfered with Mookie Betts during World Series banned from all MLB games
NEW YORK (AP) - Major League Baseball has banned two fans who interfered with Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts during a World Series game at Yankee Stadium from attending any games at big league ballparks. MLB sent a letter to Austin Capobianco and John P. Hansen this week informing them of the decision. &qu...
16h ago
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Delta Air Lines says 4 passengers injured after flight was aborted at Atlanta airport
ATLANTA (AP) - Four passengers were injured after a Delta Air Lines plane bound for Minneapolis aborted takeoff on Friday morning. Passengers left the plane using emergency inflatable slides and were taken to an airport concourse. That is according to a statement by officials at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Internati...
20h ago
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Prosecutors seek 15 years in prison for former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez after bribery conviction
NEW YORK (AP) - Prosecutors say former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez should be imprisoned for 15 years for a "grave abuse of his power," after the New Jersey Democrat became the first person to be convicted of abusing a Senate committee leadership position and the first U.S. public official to be convicted of servin...
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