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Tri-province track and field results

Tri-province track and field results

Athletes from across the province took part in the Western Canadian Tri Province Championship in Regina.
Craven count – 27 charges, 46 prisoners, 307 tickets

Craven count – 27 charges, 46 prisoners, 307 tickets

Saskatchewan RCMP have issued their Craven Country Thunder wrap-up as follows: The Country Thunder Music Festival has wrapped up for another year. Festival guests will be packing up and moving out of the site Monday.
First-degree murder suspects begin court process

First-degree murder suspects begin court process

Two individuals arrested for the first degree murder of Mark Douglas Jonson in North Battleford made their first court appearances Monday. David Keller and Nicolas Buck appeared before Judge Murray Pelletier in North Battleford provincial court.
Investing in family and faith to minimize social isolation

Investing in family and faith to minimize social isolation

Too many of us struggle with being disconnected. New studies show that social institutions help lower loneliness
Walk for Ashley Morin raises awareness

Walk for Ashley Morin raises awareness

An awareness walk for Ashley Morin, a missing woman now believed to be a homicide victim took place over the weekend. Forming in Saskatoon at 8 a.m.
Chuckwagon race is a national disgrace says Vancouver Humane Society

Chuckwagon race is a national disgrace says Vancouver Humane Society

CNW - The Vancouver Humane Society is calling on the Calgary Stampede to cancel next year's chuckwagon race after three more horses died in the event on the last day of the Stampede. A total of six horses have died in this year's event.
Fatal single vehicle collision in Montreal Lake

Fatal single vehicle collision in Montreal Lake

On July 12, at approximately 5:25 p.m., officers from the Waskesiu Lake and Montreal Lake RCMP detachments were called to the scene of a single vehicle rollover in Montreal Lake.
Arctic Sea Ice Day raises awareness about importance of sea ice - for polar bears and people

Arctic Sea Ice Day raises awareness about importance of sea ice - for polar bears and people

CNW - Arctic Sea Ice Day, created by Polar Bears International, is a day to call attention to the meltdown taking place in the Arctic, why it matters, and how we can help.
First wave of new air passenger rights implemented Monday

First wave of new air passenger rights implemented Monday

CNW - Canadian air passengers become eligible for up to $2,400 if they are bumped from a flight, but for access to the full suite of passenger rights, air travellers will have to wait until December.
Statement by the Prime Minister on the terrorist attack in Somalia

Statement by the Prime Minister on the terrorist attack in Somalia

OTTAWA, July 14, 2019 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the terrorist attack in Somalia: "On behalf of all Canadians, I offer my deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Hodan Nal
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