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Western Development Museum offers virtual summer camps

Western Development Museum offers virtual summer camps

The Western Development Museum is offering an alternative to its typical summer programs for children through a series of Virtual Summer Camps.
Maidstone RCMP warn of phone scam

Maidstone RCMP warn of phone scam

The Maidstone RCMP has received information about a telephone based scam occurring in the area.
Mitch Hutchinson still seeking bail, bench warrant to hold issued for co-accused Kurt Miller

Mitch Hutchinson still seeking bail, bench warrant to hold issued for co-accused Kurt Miller

Two co-accused charged in connection to a major drug bust north of Biggar where an RCMP officer was shot have had more court appearances. Mitch Hutchinson, 49, has had numerous bail hearings scheduled but he remains in custody.

Northern Saskatchewan woman charged with impaired driving causing death released on bail

A Lac La Ronge First Nation woman charged with impaired driving causing death was released on bail after making her first court appearance. Sandra Halkett, 24, was arrested June 15 after turning herself in.
Dammit Jim! Where’s the waiter?

Dammit Jim! Where’s the waiter?

The use of robots can make the restaurant sector more robust financially and more secure from a public health perspective
Alleged drug dealer busted after being arrested for public intoxication given bail

Alleged drug dealer busted after being arrested for public intoxication given bail

A Pinehouse Lake man charged with trafficking cocaine was released on bail.
Traffic initiatives net 39 speeding tickets on Highway 4

Traffic initiatives net 39 speeding tickets on Highway 4

Saskatchewan RCMP Traffic Services arrested two males for impaired driving during two local road safety initiatives on Saturday, June 20.
Federal privacy legislation puts RCMP on the spot regarding ‘Clare’s Law’

Federal privacy legislation puts RCMP on the spot regarding ‘Clare’s Law’

The following statement was issued by the Saskatchewan RCMP following the announcement by the province that, on June 29, the Interpersonal Violence Disclosure Protocol (Clare’s Law) Act will come into force in Saskatchewan.
Bootlegging charges laid in Pelican Narrows

Bootlegging charges laid in Pelican Narrows

On June 20, 2020, Pelican Narrows RCMP received information that a vehicle will be travelling to Pelican Narrows with a large amount of alcohol for resale within the community.
La Ronge RCMP work with Canadian Rangers to locate missing 14-year-old male

La Ronge RCMP work with Canadian Rangers to locate missing 14-year-old male

On June 19, just before 8 p.m., La Ronge RCMP received a report of a missing 14-year-old male. The boy was reported to have been travelling across Bigstone Road on the Lac La Ronge Indian Band and was not seen since 4 p.m. that day.
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