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Decision on whether Afrah Ali to stand trial for murder adjourned

Decision on whether Afrah Ali to stand trial for murder adjourned

Ali was arrested by U.S. authorities following a 122-kilometre police chase with speeds up to 209 kilometres per hour. He was brought back to Saskatoon in July 2021 to face a murder charge.
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Couple facing weapons, drug trafficking charges, headed to trial

Couple facing weapons, drug trafficking charges, headed to trial

Combined, Ratt and Johnson face 34 firearms and drug trafficking offences
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Possible resolution for 2 charged in Glaslyn-area murder

Possible resolution for 2 charged in Glaslyn-area murder

Jonathan Swiftwolfe and Cassandra Fox are accused of killing Bradley Ham
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EI wrong to deny benefits to man who refused COVID shot, rules SST

EI wrong to deny benefits to man who refused COVID shot, rules SST

Constitutional lawyers say that the government failed to prove that Timothy Conlon committed misconduct in not getting the COVID shot.  
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Child pornography charges laid against P.A. man

Child pornography charges laid against P.A. man

James Seright was released from custody on numerous conditions.
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Crime Stoppers: B'fds RCMP seek three for break and enter

Crime Stoppers: B'fds RCMP seek three for break and enter

If your tip leads to an arrest or charge, you may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.
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RCMP locate 'armed and dangerous' man wanted on Canada-wide warrant

RCMP locate 'armed and dangerous' man wanted on Canada-wide warrant

Kurt Bloomfield was arrested without incident.
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North Battleford thanks first responders in NB Comp incident

North Battleford thanks first responders in NB Comp incident

Statement issued by Mayor David Gillan following high school assault incident.
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National Day of Mourning a stat holiday for North Battleford

National Day of Mourning a stat holiday for North Battleford

At a special meeting Thursday, council votes to make Sept. 19 a holiday for its staff.
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Crop report: dry conditions largely influence harvest progress

Crop report: dry conditions largely influence harvest progress

Some parts of the region are close to wrapping up harvest while other areas of the region are still looking at another two to three weeks before harvest will be completed.
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