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Opinion: How Trudeau's censorship law will impact you

Opinion: How Trudeau's censorship law will impact you

Calling Bill C-11 a censorship bill is not hyperbolae.
Woman wanted on Canada-wide warrant arrested and released

Woman wanted on Canada-wide warrant arrested and released

Patricia Sewap was wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for being unlawfully at large
Trial for one of Tiki Laverdiere's accused killers adjourned

Trial for one of Tiki Laverdiere's accused killers adjourned

North Battleford Senior Crown Chris Browne and Prosecutor Charlotte Morden are trying the cases of the 10 people charged with Tiki Laverdiere's murder.
N. B. man arrested after police in 2 provinces team up sentenced

N. B. man arrested after police in 2 provinces team up sentenced

Reagan Racette was arrested following a team effort by Maidstone RCMP, Kitscoty and Vermillion, Alta., RCMP, the Lloydminster Rescue Squad, as well as Cold Lake, Alta., RCMP Police Dog Services.
Hayes to lead P. A. Police's homicide division

Hayes to lead P. A. Police's homicide division

Inspector Scott Hayes takes over the Criminal Investigation Division from Inspector Craig Mushka, who has moved to the role of Inspector in charge of Support Services.
P.A. Police seize cocaine, weapons, and cash: Arrest three men

P.A. Police seize cocaine, weapons, and cash: Arrest three men

During an investigation, police seized cocaine, methamphetamine, a loaded handgun, ammunition, and more than $6,000 in cash. They raided a home and seized drug packaging materials, including multiple baggies and two functioning digital scales.
Premier and Strathcona CEO tour $2.3 billion oilfield purchase

Premier and Strathcona CEO tour $2.3 billion oilfield purchase

Strathcona was attracted to Serafina’s assets because of the "unique-to-Saskatchewan technology.”
Saskatoon court upholds province's 10-person limit on outdoor protests

Saskatoon court upholds province's 10-person limit on outdoor protests

Lawyers pointed out that police didn't issue tickets to others protesting other issues and when the Sask. Government prohibited outdoor protests with more than 10 people, they allowed numerous public indoor gatherings to have at least three times as many people.
Next Dekker Centre show sold out

Next Dekker Centre show sold out

The Dekker Centre has a variety of dance, theatre and sometimes illusion or comedy shows.
Maidstone and District News: Community pays tribute to Queen

Maidstone and District News: Community pays tribute to Queen

Pie bingos continue every Wednesday at 7 p.m. until Oct. 26.
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