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Crops are advancing in region, heat will be needed

Crops are advancing in region, heat will be needed

Haying is underway in the region as five per cent of the hay crop has now been cut and less than one per cent has been baled or put into silage.
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‘Crown more lenient,’ Judge tells man accused of robbery

‘Crown more lenient,’ Judge tells man accused of robbery

Judge Kim Young granted the Crown's request for one more adjournment for Jesse Lewis
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More delays for dangerous offender facing weapons charges

More delays for dangerous offender facing weapons charges

Robin Wuttunee has been in custody since he was arrested July 2021 on Onion Lake Cree Nation.
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Greg Fertuck's murder trial delayed until 2023

Greg Fertuck's murder trial delayed until 2023

Fertuck's lawyers were scheduled to present their closing arguments Wednesday to the court on the admissibility of evidence provided during the Mr. Big Sting
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Meota Music Productions raising funds through magic of music

Meota Music Productions raising funds through magic of music

Two shows at Meota Community Complex July 30 and 31 to benefit BUH Foundation.
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Opinion: World Cup games a boondoggle for taxpayers

Opinion: World Cup games a boondoggle for taxpayers

Estimated cost for Canada to host 10 World Cup games is approximately $600 million.
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Trial set for man accused of having explosives for dangerous purpose

Trial set for man accused of having explosives for dangerous purpose

Saskatoon Police say they found a stockpile of weapons when they arrested Jordan Viznei and Nicholas Viznei
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Descendants re-enact Muskeg Lake, Doukhobor encounter

Descendants re-enact Muskeg Lake, Doukhobor encounter

Ignoring the threat of being arrested for leaving their reserve, the Muskeg Lake Cree helped the Doukhobor women trying to farm the land while their men were away.
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Prince Albert man charged with making, possessing child porn

Prince Albert man charged with making, possessing child porn

Troy Lester was arrested by Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation Unit
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RCMP arrest man wanted in shooting: Lockdown in 3 communities

RCMP arrest man wanted in shooting: Lockdown in 3 communities

On Tuesday RCMP arrested Allan Sanderson who was hiding under a blanket in the back seat of a vehicle
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