High-stakes flight
Canadians gather to watch Artemis II moon launch
Canadians across the country watched the launch of Artemis II with a mix of excitement and nervousness, erupting into loud applause at the sight of the fiery liftoff of the historic moon mission.Gathered at historical sites, museums, libraries and arts centres, cheered on Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, who is servin...
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Churchill River
Fundraiser launched for boy who lost his life saving a friend more than 30 years ago
On a fateful day in August 1983, 12-year-old Clarence McDonnell left for a trip to the Churchill River near Otter Lake with a local group for what was supposed to be a fun day out. Several boys, including chaperones, were on a major bridge when a northbound semi began to approach. McDonnell noticed a friend of his didn...
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Local Elder and families recognized during Métis gala
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Events
Local Elder and families recognized during Métis gala
Two local families who have suffered tragedy, and an Elder who has been told he has only a few months left to live, received recognition during a special event in Prince Albert on Tuesday night. The fifth annual Metis Nation Saskatchewan Western Region II inspirational banquet was held at the Prince Albert Exhibition C...
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Churchill River
Fundraiser launched for boy who lost his life saving a friend more than 30 years ago
On a fateful day in August 1983, 12-year-old Clarence McDonnell left for a trip to the Churchill River near Otter Lake with a local group for what was supposed to be a fun day out. Several boys, including chaperones, were on a major bridge when a northbound semi began to approach. McDonnell noticed a friend of his didn...
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official results
Cook-Searson maintains grip on power after general election
Tammy Cook-Searson will serve another term as the chief of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band. According to the official election results released Wednesday, Cook-Searson earned 2,089 votes out of 3,927 eligible votes cast. Jude Ratt came in second with 926 votes, Larry Roberts came in third with 533 and Bruce McKenzie took ...
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historic mission
Space enthusiasts excited as Canadian set to circle the moon
Humans will be headed back to the moon on Wednesday as part of NASA's Artemis II mission if everything goes as planned. It will include Canadian astronaut and mission specialist Jeremy Hansen, who will become the first non-American to travel beyond low Earth orbit, if the mission is successful. The 10-day lunar flyby ...
Mar 31, 2026
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Skills Canada
Ile-a-la Crosse school advances to national robotics competition
Three students from Ile-a-la Crosse's Rossignol High School will be headed to Toronto at the end of May after qualifying for the 2026 Skills Canada National Competition. The team, consisting of Grade 11 students Azailia Pederson and Leland Maurice, as well as Grade 12 student Jacksyn Iron, most recently attended the Sk...
Mar 31, 2026
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health care
Co-op donates $30K to long-term care, fundraising campaign over $3 million mark
Lake Country Co-op has pledged $30,000 towards equipment and furnishings for the new long-term care centre in La Ronge. "Access to quality care close to home is something everyone deserves. This contribution helps ensure that seniors can stay in the North, surrounded by their loved ones, culture, and community - ...
Mar 30, 2026
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Saskatchewan
High-stakes flight
Canadians gather to watch Artemis II moon launch
Canadians across the country watched the launch of Artemis II with a mix of excitement and nervousness, erupting into loud applause at the sight of the fiery liftoff of the historic moon mission.Gathered at historical sites, museums, libraries and arts centres, cheered on Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, who is servin...
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That's not on the menu
Two charged after RCMP seize suspected methamphetamine hidden in pizza box
It certainly wasn't the topping police expected to find when they opened a pizza box after a recent traffic stop: meth. On March 28, RCMP conducted a traffic stop in the town of Battleford in relation to an ongoing investigation by Unity RCMP. The vehicle was towed to a secure police facility after officers obtained a ...
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Concerns of rapid melting
Saskatchewan wildfire season officially begins; experts warn next few weeks of weather are 'critical'
April 1 marks the official start of wildfire season in Saskatchewan, following an unprecedented event last year that saw nearly 3 million hectares of forest burnt and hundreds of homes and other buildings destroyed. One environmental science expert said the next few weeks will determine what this year's wildfire season...
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Animal Enforcement Agency
New department to police animal welfare in Saskatchewan
Animal welfare enforcement services are now under the wing of a new organization. The program is being delivered by the Saskatchewan Animal Enforcement Agency (SAEA), following the transition of services previously provided by Animal Protection Services of Saskatchewan. SAEA is responsible for enforcing The Animal Prot...
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official results
Cook-Searson maintains grip on power after general election
Tammy Cook-Searson will serve another term as the chief of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band. According to the official election results released Wednesday, Cook-Searson earned 2,089 votes out of 3,927 eligible votes cast. Jude Ratt came in second with 926 votes, Larry Roberts came in third with 533 and Bruce McKenzie took ...
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first in Canada
Quantum computer at U of S could be 'real game-changer' for vaccines
The University of Saskatchewan is getting a quantum computer later this year and it could help fast-track vaccine development.The U of S will be home to the first university owned-and-operated, full-stack, vendor-supported, open-architecture quantum computer in Canada, it announced on March 31.PrairiesCan provided $1.9...
Apr 01, 2026
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Local Sports
Junior Hockey
OLCN Scouts play underdogs to win inaugural USPHL Premier Alberta Division title
The Onion Lake Cree Nation (OLCN) Scouts have written themselves into the history books. The Junior A hockey club claimed the first-ever Alberta Division title within the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) Premier after downing the Calgary Bandits 6-3 in Game 3 of the best-of-three finals on Tuesday in Calgary...
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Go Riders Go
Riders' head coach Corey Mace wins 2025 CFL Coach of the Year award
For the first time in his young coaching career, Corey Mace has been named the CFL's Coach of the Year.The announcement came at the league's Coach of the Year celebration in Edmonton on Wednesday, ahead of the CFL combine. The other nominee was Montreal Alouettes head coach Jason Maas.Mace is the eighth Riders head coa...
Mar 26, 2026
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Riders' football operations in the finals for CFL's inaugural Ted Goveia Award
After winning the Grey Cup and having nine players named All-CFLers, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are one of three finalists for the inaugural Ted Goveia Football Operations Award.Named in honour of the long-time CFL executive who died last September, the award recognizes a CFL club's football operations department for...
Mar 19, 2026
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RIDERS NOW
Riders CEO Craig Reynolds says Saskatoon pre-season game will be a hot ticket
The start of training camp continues to get closer for the Saskatchewan Roughriders.The CFL club will look to defend its Grey Cup title this season with training camp set to get underway on May 10.This year, the Riders will also be hosting a pre-season game in Saskatoon for the first time since 1991, as the Winnipeg Bl...
Mar 19, 2026
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Go big or go home
Local high schools vying for spot in HOOPLA at regionals this weekend
Carlton and St. Mary's boys and girls basketball teams are hitting the road this weekend as they look to punch their tickets to provincials in the 5A regional tournaments. The boys are highlighted by both Prince Albert high schools as Carlton ranks first and St. Mary ranks second. Heading down to Swift Current, the sch...
Mar 17, 2026
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Meeting their heroes
WATCH: Education day with the Riders
Upon entering the library at St. Francis school in Prince Albert, Noah Zerr who stands at a towering 6-7, was greeted with applause, excitement, and some wide eyed expressions.The offensive lineman was one of three Saskatchewan Roughriders attending local area schools on Wednesday and shared the team foundation's menta...
Mar 11, 2026
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La Ronge Profiles
Bring the outdoors inside
Lakeland Log and Timber - Where Log Becomes Legacy
There's a moment many people dream about: morning light filtering through tall pines, the quiet ripple of water nearby, the warmth of natural wood surrounding you as you sip your coffee. It's not just a house-it's a feeling. A connection to nature. A place that slows life down while standing strong for generations. At ...
Feb 02, 2026
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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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Canada
Quebec says new tool tracking gas prices in real time is first of its kind in Canada
QUÉBEC - Quebec's energy board has launched a website tracking gasoline prices in real time at stations across the province. With gas prices soaring because of the Iran war, users can now compare prices at the pump with the interactive map. A law that ...
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Unifor raises concerns about Stellantis' potential plans for Brampton assembly plant
TORONTO - Unifor says the prospects of Stellantis using its Brampton, Ont., facility as a bare bones assembly plant for Chinese electric vehicles doesn't meet the automaker's commitments to workers. National president Lana Payne says in a statement tha...
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Supreme Court won't hear case contesting constitutionality of Canada's voting system
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear an appeal challenging the constitutionality of Canada's first-past-the-post electoral system. The system, set out in the Canada Elections Act, sees the candidate who receives the most votes in a given ...
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Conservatives call for lower gas tax and cuts to 'wasteful spending' to pay for it
OTTAWA - The Conservative Party of Canada is calling on Ottawa to drop the federal tax on gas and diesel fuel for the rest of the year. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Thursday that lifting the Fuel Excise Tax, Clean Fuel Standard and GST sur...
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In the news: Jobs and tariffs one year later, Middle East conflict continues unabated
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Jobs market is 'static' after a year of tariffs Thursday marks one year since U.S. President Donald Trump upended the global trading system with his "Liberation Da...
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Canadian astronaut circling Earth after successful Artemis II lunar launch
CAPE CANAVERAL - Canadian Jeremy Hansen is one of four astronauts circling Earth in a historic lunar mission after Artemis II successfully launched from the Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday. On board with Hansen are veteran NASA astronauts Reid Wisem...
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World
Colorado appeals court orders resentencing for former county clerk in election fraud scheme
DENVER (AP) - A Colorado appeals court ruled Thursday that a former county clerk convicted in a scheme that attempted to find proof of fraud in the 2020 presidential election should be resentenced. Tina Peters is serving a nine-year priso...
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Tiger Woods turns down Ryder Cup captain's job and seeks treatment out of country
Tiger Woods formally turned down the Ryder Cup captaincy Wednesday as he steps away from golf activities, and a Florida judge approved his motion to leave the country to seek treatment. The developments come one day after Woods entered a not guilty ple...
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Powerful magnitude-7.4 earthquake strikes in Indonesia's Molucca Sea region, USGS says
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) - A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake has struck in the Molucca Sea region northeast of Indonesia, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, which hit early Thursday local time, had a depth of 35 kilomete...
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DHS boss rescinds restrictive $100,000 approval process, giving hope to FEMA relief efforts
WASHINGTON (AP) - Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Wednesday rescinded a rule that DHS expenditures over $100,000 be personally approved by his office, ending a widely criticized policy implemented by his predecessor Kristi Noem that cri...
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Artemis II astronauts bound for moon after rocketing away on NASA's first lunar voyage in decades
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - Four astronauts embarked on a high-stakes flight around the moon Wednesday, humanity's first lunar voyage in more than half a century and the thrilling leadoff in NASA's push toward a landing in two years. Carr...
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US lifts sanctions on Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. on Wednesday lifted sanctions on Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez, according to an Office of Foreign Assets Control entry on the Treasury Department website. The newly announced sanctions relief is ...
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