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Possible distemper causes shelter to close dog area to public

Distemper is often fatal, and dogs that survive usually have permanent, irreparable nervous system damage.

Sep 12, 2022 5:48 AM Read more >

Accused arrested in fatal Cumberland House standoff appear in court

Residents in a house on Cumberland House Cree Nation exchanged gunfire with RCMP and one man inside the home died

Sep 11, 2022 9:05 PM Read more >

Photos: Who can resist a petting zoo?

Children of all ages love animals.

Sep 11, 2022 7:21 PM Read more >

Photos: North Battleford Fall Festival was a popular stop

The event was hosted by the North Battleford Business Improvement District.

Sep 11, 2022 7:14 PM Read more >

Trial set for woman facing drug trafficking, weapons offences

Holly Schweitzer was arrested after the RCMP gang unit raided a home in Archerwill

Sep 11, 2022 5:00 PM Read more >

Two men from Spiritwood RCMP dangerous persons alert appear in court

The Crown is opposed to Kelly Witchekan and Melvin Starblanket's release

Sep 11, 2022 3:02 PM Read more >

Crown continues to present its murder case against Whitstone

Prosecuting the 10 people charged with Tiki Laverdiere’s murder is likely one of the most complicated cases in Saskatchewan: Crown

Sep 9, 2022 9:18 PM Read more >

Man arrested in high-risk take-down fails to appear in Saskatoon court

Krushelniski was charged following a month-long investigation by the Saskatoon Police Drug Unit

Sep 9, 2022 6:20 PM Read more >

Video: RCMP announce vehicle used by Myles Sanderson located

10 people were killed. Both suspects are now dead.

Sep 9, 2022 4:48 PM Read more >

Members of some diaspora communities call for Canada to break ties to Crown

Some Canadians from diaspora communities are calling for the country's independence from the Crown following the Queen's death.

Sep 9, 2022 2:32 PM Read more >