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Update: Meadow Lake man declared deceased in rollover near Flying Dust

Update: Meadow Lake man declared deceased in rollover near Flying Dust

On Jan. 9 at approximately 6:15 a.m., Meadow Lake RCMP received a report of a single-vehicle rollover on Highway 55, just east of Flying Dust First Nation.
Saskatoon man declared deceased in crash near Biggar

Saskatoon man declared deceased in crash near Biggar

Investigation determined a car and a semi collided.
VIDEO: Man tasered in police arrest in parking lot in North Battleford

VIDEO: Man tasered in police arrest in parking lot in North Battleford

Officers searched the vehicle the suspect was driving and seized a conducted energy device, a small amount of meth and other evidence of drug trafficking, forged documents and unstamped tobacco.
Police ask for public's help after firearm discharged in Prince Albert

Police ask for public's help after firearm discharged in Prince Albert

At around 7 a.m. on Jan. 9, police were called to the 500 block of 27th Street East for multiple weapons complaints.
Police respond to serious collision near Biggar

Police respond to serious collision near Biggar

Detours are in place but motorists should expect delays in the area.
Cocaine, cash seized in Prince Albert raid

Cocaine, cash seized in Prince Albert raid

On Jan. 8 at approximately 9:30 p.m., members of the Prince Albert Crime Reduction Team conducted enforcement action at a business in the hospitality industry in the 3500 block of 2nd Avenue West.
Update: Inquest into shooting death at Waseca to be held in N. B'ford

Update: Inquest into shooting death at Waseca to be held in N. B'ford

At the time of his death, Trent Angus was wanted by Cut Knife RCMP for a firearms complaint on Little Pine First Nation that occurred on Nov. 28, 2021.
N.B. city administration proposes 4.53% property tax increase

N.B. city administration proposes 4.53% property tax increase

The increase is only a recommendation at this point as council still needs to review the budget and make any changes it sees fit.
Security guard stabbed in latest assault in Prince Albert

Security guard stabbed in latest assault in Prince Albert

On Jan. 7 at approximately 6 p.m., police were called to the 2900 block of 2nd Avenue West for a report of a theft in progress where car keys had been stolen.
Man stabbed in Prince Albert assault

Man stabbed in Prince Albert assault

On Jan. 6 at approximately 9:50 p.m., police were called to a residence in the 500 block of 12th Street West for a report of an altercation between a male and female where a male had been stabbed.
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