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B.C. advocacy group offers $1,000 reward for information on bear remains disposed in Campbell River

A Vancouver-based advocacy group is offering a $1,000 reward for information about the case of black bears, possibly cubs, found dead in Campbell River.
Reopening of beaches and playgrounds provides some relief

Reopening of beaches and playgrounds provides some relief

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Update - La Loche RCMP locate Michael Joseph Petit

Update - La Loche RCMP locate Michael Joseph Petit

UPDATE: Michael Joseph Petit was taken into custody Friday by Dillon RCMP. His next court appearance will be Monday, June 22, at 10 a.m. in La Loche. RCMP say “Thanks to everyone involved for their assistance in this matter.
Prince Albert resident wins big on his birthday

Prince Albert resident wins big on his birthday

Submitted Prince Albert’s Rick Ruszkowski got a special birthday treat this year. In early May, Ruszkowski took home the top prize on a The Big Spin Zing ticket, netting him $10,000 plus a chance to spin the wheel to reveal his final prize.
Next Monday is Re-Open Phase Four, part one

Next Monday is Re-Open Phase Four, part one

Highlights from Tuesday's COVID-19 update in Regina
COVID-19 update: One new case, three in hospital, two more recoveries

COVID-19 update: One new case, three in hospital, two more recoveries

There is one new case of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan to report on June 16, bringing the provincial total to 684. The new case is in the Saskatoon region. Of the 684 reported COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan, 40 are considered active.
CERB extended by eight weeks

CERB extended by eight weeks

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today announced the government is extending the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) by eight weeks, to ensure Canadians have the help they need as they transition back to work.
Words of Cheer - Strategy for Uncertainty

Words of Cheer - Strategy for Uncertainty

This is my seventh article in a series profiling prominent personalities in Canadian Cheerleading. Ashley Stevenson is the newly elected president of the Saskatchewan Cheerleading Association.
Saskatoon Police violated a convicted drug dealer's rights, says Court of Appeal

Saskatoon Police violated a convicted drug dealer's rights, says Court of Appeal

A Saskatoon drug-dealer handed a 10-year prison sentence won a part of his appeal because police violated his rights by making him wait seven-hours to speak with a lawyer.
Dangerous offender located

Dangerous offender located

UPDATE: Stanley Mission RCMP located Keith Bingo Charles at a residence in Stanley Mission today and he was arrested without incident. Thank you to the public for their assistance.
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