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N. B. man wanted in Sask., Alta., faces new charges & seeks bail

RCMP officers from Maidstone, Sask., Kitscoty, Alta., Vermillion, Alta., Cold Lake, Alta.,RCMP Police Dog Services and Lloydminster Rescue Squad were called to locate and arrest Reagan Racette

Jul 22, 2022 1:09 PM Read more >

La Ronge RCMP investigating after man found deceased

A man was found deceased Thursday morning following an assault in Bell's Point

Jul 21, 2022 5:49 PM Read more >

What to do this weekend in the Battlefords and beyond

Here are a few things you might like to take in.

Jul 21, 2022 1:46 PM Read more >

Crop Report: Heat's good for haying but not canola

Saskatchewan Agriculture's Crop Report for the period July 12-18.

Jul 21, 2022 12:29 PM Read more >

Need an epidural? Be aware of a shortage of kits

The SHA says it is working to secure further supplies and ensure care teams are optimally utilizing existing supplies.

Jul 21, 2022 12:24 PM Read more >

Muskoday man charged with accessory in Drexlyr Whitehead's murder

23-year-old Drexlyr Randall Whitehead of Prince Albert was found deceased in Prince Albert on June 20, 2021

Jul 20, 2022 3:41 PM Read more >

Battleford man charged with assault after video goes viral

Homeowner posted video of assault.

Jul 20, 2022 2:49 PM Read more >

Sentencing delayed for accused in Tiki Laverdiere death

Tiki Laverdiere, 25, from Edmonton was in Saskatchewan in April 2019 to attend a funeral on Thunderchild First Nation

Jul 20, 2022 11:22 AM Read more >

Battleford mayor Leslie issues statement regarding assault video

Mayor Leslie said the town was 'completely saddened' to hear of the events, and called the situation 'disheartening.'

Jul 20, 2022 12:24 AM Read more >

Man accused of stealing house appears in Melfort court

Matthew Malley allegedly stole a house in June

Jul 19, 2022 8:11 PM Read more >

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