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La Ronge

rescue
NAR receives more than 400 intakes in 2024
Attending to animals in need once again proved to be daunting task for Northern Animal Rescue (NAR) in 2024. That's according to an email sent to larongeNOW from the board of directors, which stated the non-profit assisted 404 animals last year. That included 63 dogs, 212 puppies, 39 cats and 90 kittens. The intakes in...
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community spirit
Details released for upcoming Lac La Ronge Winter Festival
The schedule has been released for the upcoming Lac La Ronge Winter Festival. Festivities will begin Feb. 28 with the Winter Classic Texas Hold'em tournament at the Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre and end March 9 with the crowning of the Tracker Tom Charles Memorial King and Queen Trappers. Other highlights inc...
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heritage
'There's nothing better,': Stomp commercial fishing forms new archival exhibit
Air Ronge's Gordon and Joyce Stomp have been commercial fishing for more than five decades and their story will be on display starting Monday as part of Archives Week. The Stomps began fishing in 1972 on Wappaweka Lake and, throughout the years, they built a successful fishing venture that went on to include their sons...
Jan 30, 2025
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health and safety
Animal rescue partners with LLRIB, Waterhen Lake
Residents of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band and Waterhen Lake First Nation will have further support when it comes to aggressive, stray or at-large dogs in their communities. That's thanks to a new partnership with Northern Transitional Dog Rescue (NTRD) and the two First Nations. The dog rescue, which is located 30 minu...
Jan 29, 2025
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update
RCMP take over Riese Drive fire investigation
A fire which destroyed a trailer on La Ronge's Riese Drive remains under investigation.The trailer, which was reportedly vacant at the time of the incident, caught fire on the morning of Jan. 22. Since then, the La Ronge Regional Fire Department has handed over the investigation to the RCMP.La Ronge Staff Sgt. Derek Eb...
Jan 28, 2025
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fundraiser
Stanley Mission Poker Rally most successful on record
The annual Stanley Mission Poker Rally held Jan. 25 sold the most hands in its 28-year history. That's according to Stanley Mission director of operations Gordon Hardlotte, who explained a total of 5,529 hands were sold. The grand winner of the fundraiser was Rubyjane McKenzie who was awarded $25,000, followed by Josep...
Jan 28, 2025
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Saskatchewan

BLOWING SNOW
Blowing snow and extreme cold expected across Saskatchewan
A blowing snow advisory is in effect for much of northwest Saskatchewan, including the Battlefords region, as an Alberta Clipper system moves through the province to end the mild weather.Environment Canada meteorologist Danielle Desjardins said the system is expected to bring strong winds and snowfall, reducing visibil...
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Foods rich in Vitamin C
La Ronge receives fresh produce donation after scurvy outbreak highlights food insecurity
After a scurvy outbreak in La Ronge, there have been government visits, press conferences, and calls for action. Today, locals will receive a large food donation with produce rich in Vitamin C to help.Second Harvest, Canada's largest food rescue organization, recently partnered with the local food bank and Kikinahk Fri...
Jan 30, 2025
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Potential Female Athlete of the Year
Local athletes nominated for Saskatchewan Sports Awards
The 40th Annual Saskatchewan Sports Awards are set to for January 30th in Saskatoon, and athletes and coaches from Prince Albert, Melfort, Makwa Sahgaiehancan First Nation just west of Meadow Lake, and Waldheim have been nominated for awards.One of three recipients of the Inspire Through Sport Award is Tony Fineblanket...
Jan 30, 2025
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Report reveals most domestic homicide victims in Sask. are women, majority of perpetrators are men
The latest 2024 Domestic Violence Death Review Report examined 31 domestic homicide cases and revealed that 83 per cent of victims were women, and 82 per cent of perpetrators were men."Saskatchewan recognizes the need to take action to address the issue of interpersonal violence and domestic violence deaths in our...
Jan 30, 2025
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Camping
National parks reservations in Saskatchewan open tomorrow
National parks reservations in the province open for 2025 at 8 a.m. on Friday.In Grasslands National Park campers can reserve spots at Frenchman Valley, West Block Backcountry, East Block Backcountry and Rock Creek campgrounds between May 1 and Oct. 12.In Prince Albert National Park, spots can be reserved for Beaver Gl...
Jan 30, 2025
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Saskatchewan applies to intervene in Newfoundland's equalization challenge
The Government of Saskatchewan announced Wednesday, it wants to add its voice to a court case over Canada's equalization formula.Saskatchewan's Ministry of Justice said it applied earlier this month to intervene in Newfoundland and Labrador's challenge against the equalization formula used by Ottawa. The challenge is s...
Jan 29, 2025
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Local Sports

Riders add Super Bowl and Grey Cup champion Shane Ray to defensive line
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed Super Bowl and Grey Cup-winning defensive lineman Shane Ray.The 31-year-old Ray was a first-round NFL draft pick and won Super Bowl 50 with the Denver Broncos in 2016. He spent four years with the team before moving to the CFL, joining the Toronto Argonauts in 2021.Read More:Rid...
Jan 27, 2025
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Riders
Nelson Lokombo signs extension with Riders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are bringing back its starting safety from 2024.Nelson Lokobmo has been announced as the latest Rider to sign a contract extension.The Abbotsford, B.C., product will return for his fifth CFL season. The Riders selected the former University of Saskatchewan Huskie second overall in the 2021 ...
Jan 25, 2025
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Rider moves
Riders announce Trevon Tate extension, Ajou released for NFL chance
The Saskatchewan Roughriders made a few roster moves on Wednesday - an extension and a release.Trevon Tate will be back in green and white for another CFL season while Ajou Ajou has been released to pursue an NFL opportunity.The Riders have announced the American offensive lineman has signed an extension with the club....
Jan 23, 2025
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Sask. Roughriders shore up O-line with Trevon Tate extension
Trevon Tate will be back in green and white for another CFL season.The Saskatchewan Roughriders have announced the American offensive lineman has signed an extension with the club. Tate is expected to be the team's starting left tackle after Trevor Reid - the team's Most Outstanding Rookie nominee - was released to pur...
Jan 22, 2025
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Key CFL dates for 2025: Combine in Regina in March, training camps open May 11
The Canadian Football League's off-season schedule has been released before the 2025 season.CFL free agency gets underway on Feb. 11 with the free agency communication window happening from Feb. 2-9. The communication window allows free agents to begin working on contracts with potential landing spots.Read more:'I'm ex...
Jan 21, 2025
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Andrew Harris, 4-time Grey Cup Champion, joins Riders coaching staff
Andrew Harris was one of the players Saskatchewan Roughrider fans loved to hate.Now the former Winnipeg Blue Bombers running back is joining the CFL's club's coaching staff.The team announced Harris would join the staff as the running backs coach. Anthony Vitale, who was announced as the running backs coach earlier thi...
Jan 20, 2025
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Canada

Judge freezes order to kill B.C. ostrich herd over avian flu pending further review
A federal judge has effectively lifted a Saturday deadline for a B.C. farm to kill about 400 ostriches hit by an outbreak of avian flu. Justice Michael Battista ruled Friday to stay the cull order imposed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency while the farm involved seeks a judicial review of the case. Battista said i...
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Forecasters say B.C. 'well-positioned' despite uncertainty of tariff threat: province
VICTORIA - British Columbia's finance minister says she expects uncertainty and instability over the four years of Donald Trump's U.S. presidency, but private-sector forecasters have indicated the province is in a good position to meet the challenges of Trump's promised tariffs on Canadian goods. Brenda Bailey says in ...
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Montreal asks Quebec for help with language laws after English book club rejected
MONTREAL - The City of Montreal says it needs more guidance from the Quebec government in applying the province's language laws after a local library refused to offer space for an English-language book club. Christopher DiRaddo, the author behind the Violet Hour book club, says the city told him today that he can hold ...
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Don't wait to act on opioid deaths, coroner warns in report on Quebec teen's death
MONTREAL - The death of a Quebec teen who was poisoned from a synthetic opioid should raise alarm bells for authorities to do more to prevent similar tragedies. Coroner Stéphanie Gamache issued the call this week in a report into the death of 15-year-old Mathis Boivin. Boivin died in December 2023 after he consu...
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Conservative fundraising for 2024 nearly doubles Liberal, NDP totals
OTTAWA - The Conservative Party had a banner fundraising year in 2024, when it nearly doubled the combined total collected by the Liberals and NDP by raising almost $41.8 million. The Conservatives brought in nearly $12.8 million in the final quarter of 2024, according to filings with Elections Canada. In all of 2024, ...
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Here's the latest as Trump tariff deadline looms
U.S. President Donald Trump has said he will impose a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods as early as Saturday. Politicians and business groups are making a final push today in the hope of avoiding or mitigating the move, and the economic uncertainty that would follow. Here's the latest (all times Eastern): --- 11:20 ...
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World

Tour guide at former Colorado gold mine fell out of elevator after apparently not latching door
DENVER (AP) - A tour guide killed at a former Colorado gold mine last year fell out of a crowded elevator taking tourists below ground after apparently not latching its door closed, documents obtained by The Associated Press show. As the elevator descended, the door swung out and caught the side of the mine shaft, the ...
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Second federal judge orders temporary pause to Trump administration efforts to freeze funding
BOSTON (AP) - A second federal judge on Friday ordered a temporary pause in Trump administration efforts to freeze federal funding in the latest twist over the spending of trillions of dollars in grants and loans. Judge John McConnell sided with nearly two dozen states that requested an emergency order preventing most ...
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Second federal judge orders temporary pause to Trump administration efforts to freeze funding
BOSTON (AP) - A second federal judge on Friday ordered a temporary pause in Trump administration efforts to freeze federal funding in the latest twist over the spending of trillions of dollars in grants and loans. Judge John McConnell sided with nearly two dozen states that requested an order preventing most federal ag...
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Trump administration moving to fire FBI agents involved in investigations of Trump, AP sources say
WASHINGTON (AP) - Trump administration officials are moving to fire FBI agents engaged in investigations involving President Donald Trump in the coming days, two people familiar with the plans said Friday. It was not clear how many agents might be affected, though scores of investigators were involved in various inquir...
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Man agrees to plead guilty for flying drone that damaged firefighting aircraft in LA wildfire
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A man has agreed to plead guilty to unsafely operating a drone that collided with a firefighting aircraft during the deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, Federal authorities said Friday. Peter Tripp Akemann reached a plea agreement and will avoid prison but he will pay full restitution for the damag...
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New York doctor indicted for prescribing abortion pill in Louisiana
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - A New York doctor was indicted by a Louisiana grand jury on Friday for allegedly prescribing an abortion pill online in the Deep South state, which has one of the strictest near-total abortion bans in the country. Grand jurors at the District Court for the Parish of West Baton Rouge issued an in...
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