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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.
Feds try to stop lawsuits against travel ban: Lawyers head to court

Feds try to stop lawsuits against travel ban: Lawyers head to court

Mayfair and District News: Rain brings a break from harvest work

Mayfair and District News: Rain brings a break from harvest work

Mayfair hosts harvest event Oct. 8.
Emotional ceremony at Battleford Cenotaph honours lost monarch

Emotional ceremony at Battleford Cenotaph honours lost monarch

Members of the Royal Canadian Legion and others gathered for a wreath-laying ceremony Monday, the day of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
Speaker featured during Lakeland Library anniversary event

Speaker featured during Lakeland Library anniversary event

Libraries: Places of mystery and imagination.
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