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Fillmore man charged with murder and indignity to human remains

Fillmore man charged with murder and indignity to human remains

On March 31, 2020, in the end of the afternoon, Fillmore RCMP received a silent 911 call. Fillmore RCMP police officers tracked the origin of the call and went to a rural residence in Fillmore.
Dene chiefs debate fate of liquor stores during pandemic

Dene chiefs debate fate of liquor stores during pandemic

Amid fears bootleggers could introduce COVID-19 into N.W.T. communities, the Dene Nation is examining how the territory might handle liquor and addictions.

Trades students face uncertain futures amid COVID-19 pandemic

All apprenticeship and technical training in Saskatchewan is cancelled for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the province’s Ministry of Advanced Education.
Third death reported from COVID-19 in Saskatchewan

Third death reported from COVID-19 in Saskatchewan

State of emergency extended by two weeks by Premier Scott Moe
Good Saturn photo opportunity April 21

Good Saturn photo opportunity April 21

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Dekker Centre cancellations extended through end of May

Dekker Centre cancellations extended through end of May

With no immediate end in sight to the COVID-19 situation, the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts has announced it is extending show cancellations through the end of May.
Falk speaks out against carbon tax increase

Falk speaks out against carbon tax increase

Battlefords-Lloydminster MP Rosemarie Falk has issued a statement the scheduled increase to the federal carbon tax.
P.A. Police arrest man in triple homicide

P.A. Police arrest man in triple homicide

Prince Albert Police arrested a man this afternoon in connection to a triple homicide. Two adults, both 56, and a seven-year-old boy were found murdered in a home in the 300 block of MacArthur Drive on March 29.
Social Services announces pandemic response

Social Services announces pandemic response

Lighthouse North Battleford among those getting funds
Saskatoon police look toward NB for missing 10 year old

Saskatoon police look toward NB for missing 10 year old

Saskatoon Police are requesting public assistance in locating a missing 10-year-old boy. Treyden Cameron-Tootoosis was last seen at his home in the 3100 block of Arlington Avenue at approximately noon, March 31, 2020.
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