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Robinson preparing sled dog team for upcoming Canadian Challenge

Winning isn't everything for Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race board member Sid Robinson.Since the competition began in 1998, Robinson has raced in every event except one. He also has the unusual recor...

Feb 10, 2020 Sid Robinson has been competing in the Canadian Challenge since it began in 1998. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

PNLS set for northern author tour

SaskPower's Northern Reading Program will have an author tour this month at 10 schools including Gordon Denny Community School in Air Ronge. The tour is organized by Pahkisimon Nuyeh Library System (P...

Feb 07, 2020 The author tour begins Feb. 24 in Cumberland House. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Local writers receive $17,500 in Saskatchewan Arts Board funding

Two writers from the tri-communities have received a total of $17,500 from the Saskatchewan Arts Board to assist them in ongoing projects. Miriam Krner was given a $10,000 Independent Artists grant to...

Feb 07, 2020 Miriam Körner was one of the funding recipients. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

No deaths or injuries reported after train derails near Guernsey

There weren't any injuries or deaths reported after a 31-car train derailment near Guernsey on Thursday.Marlo Pritchard, the president of the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency, said the train comprise...

Feb 06, 2020 The fire was still burning in the afternoon after a train derailed near Guernsey on Feb. 6, 2020. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)

Not Guilty: Split Senate acquits Trump of impeachment

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump won impeachment acquittal Wednesday in the U.S. Senate, bringing to a close only the third presidential trial in American history with votes that split the cou...

Feb 05, 2020 In this image from video, Chief Justice of the United States John Roberts arrives for the vote in the impeachment trial against President Donald Trump in the Senate at the U.S. Capitol on Feb. 5, 2020. (Senate Television via AP)

Paralyzed Humboldt Bronco player happy with spinal surgery results

AIRDRIE, Alta. - A hockey player paralyzed in a bus crash has been working hard since undergoing spinal surgery in Thailand late last year and it's getting him closer to ...

Feb 02, 2020

Crowd expected for Archives Day at PNLS next week

Archivist Graham Guest has been busy for months working on new exhibits for the 12th annual Northern Saskatchewan Archives Day. There will be five new displays focusing on various people or subjects i...

Jan 31, 2020 Archivist Graham Guest hosts the event for the public every year. Here, he works on a display. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

New mens support group launches in tri-community

Domestic violence, fatherhood, mental health, suicide and relationships are all topics up for discussion at a new support group for men 18 and up in the tri-communities. The first meeting was held Jan...

Jan 30, 2020 The next meeting is Feb. 2 at 5 p.m. at the Piwapan Women's Centre main office. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Donaghy named Firefighter of the Year

Edward Donaghy has been named Firefighter of the Year for 2019. He was given the distinction earlier this month at the La Ronge Regional Fire Department's annual awards ceremony. All the firefighters ...

Jan 29, 2020 Edward Donaghy is the 2019 Firefighter of the Year. (Submitted photo/Keaton Cloud)

Nomination period opens for CCHS Wall of Honour

The public has the opportunity to nominate those who they believe had an impact at Churchill Community High School or former students who have excelled in their chosen field. "This will be our third i...

Jan 28, 2020 This is the third year for the Wall of Honour at Churchill Community High School. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)