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RCMP locate missing woman last seen at Beaver Hotel in February

RCMP locate missing woman last seen at Beaver Hotel in February

Cara Weeseekase was headed to North Battleford casino but never made it.
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TREX program to provide auto extrication training to save lives

TREX program to provide auto extrication training to save lives

Transportation Rescue Extrication Program held a launch event Friday in advance of training for 45 firefighters.
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Missing: Eugene Swiftwolfe last seen March 10 in North Battleford

Missing: Eugene Swiftwolfe last seen March 10 in North Battleford

Eugene Swiftwolfe is known to frequent North Battleford, Sweetgrass First Nation, as well as Lloydminster, and the Edmonton, Alta., area.
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Regina MPs opposed to closure of RCMP Depot

Regina MPs opposed to closure of RCMP Depot

MPs Andrew Scheer, Michael Kram, Warren Steinley issue statement opposing report recommendation calling for closure of RCMP Depot.
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Co-op mall incident over: Battlefords RCMP

Co-op mall incident over: Battlefords RCMP

Battlefords RCMP responded to an investigation.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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