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Legislation introduced for new lotteries and gaming Crown

Legislation introduced for new lotteries and gaming Crown

Government of Saskatchewan to create Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan, a new commercial Crown corporation to oversee gaming policy and management in the province.
Saskatchewan Leg approves budgetary policy

Saskatchewan Leg approves budgetary policy

Budget passes easily by 44-9 vote; opposition no-confidence amendment is also defeated by same vote.
Worries at Leg about future of RCMP depot

Worries at Leg about future of RCMP depot

Premier Moe, Opposition Leader Beck raise concerns about calls by Nova Scotia Mass Casualty Commission inquiry to phase out the RCMP depot.
North Battleford RCMP seize illegal firearms and charge 5 people

North Battleford RCMP seize illegal firearms and charge 5 people

During a search of the vehicle, officers found two semi-automatic .22 calibre rifles, one being an assault-style rifle and the other being sawed-off.
A heartfelt day of tributes to Derek Meyers

A heartfelt day of tributes to Derek Meyers

Daily Leg Update - Legislature pauses for Statements of Condolence for MLA for Regina Walsh Acres
Opinion: Carbon taxes driving food prices higher

Opinion: Carbon taxes driving food prices higher

Could become a much more significant driver of food inflation than climate change itself.
Nature is Awesome - 30 pounds of 'thorn pig'

Nature is Awesome - 30 pounds of 'thorn pig'

Regina Police Chief Evan Bray to retire

Regina Police Chief Evan Bray to retire

Bray set to leave after seven years as Police Chief and 28 years with Regina Police Service.
Plans announced for 5th anniversary of Humboldt Broncos crash

Plans announced for 5th anniversary of Humboldt Broncos crash

The City of Humboldt will be marking the fifth anniversary of the Humboldt Broncos collision.
Battlefords RCMP launches crime reduction initiative

Battlefords RCMP launches crime reduction initiative

As of March 27, the North Battleford RCMP CRT have executed over 100 warrants for arrest, laid 95 new charges [relating to firearms, persons crimes, vehicle, and property-related crimes], and laid 92 provincial charges.
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