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Province to inventory 15 million forestry hectares

Province to inventory 15 million forestry hectares

Last year, Saskatchewan had $1.8 billion in forestry sales.
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Opinion: The perfect playbook for a global food security crisis

Opinion: The perfect playbook for a global food security crisis

Events unfolding worldwide create the perfect playbook for a global food crisis: climate change, pandemic, war and nationalistic hoarding.
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Most northwest crops are in good to fair condition

Most northwest crops are in good to fair condition

Saskatchewan Agriculture's Crop Report for the period May 24 - 30.
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Nipawin woman gets 8 years in prison for murder on Flying Dust FN

Nipawin woman gets 8 years in prison for murder on Flying Dust FN

Lucy Whitecapp was charged with second-degree murder but pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter.
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Hearing set for man facing organized crime charges

Hearing set for man facing organized crime charges

SASKATOON – A preliminary hearing has been set for a man arrested after police broke up a sophisticated organized crime drug network in Saskatchewan and Alberta.
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Dangerous offender's lawyer withdraws from representing him

Dangerous offender's lawyer withdraws from representing him

Defence told Lloydminster court that Robin Wuttunee's file has become complicated and a conflict of interest for his office.
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Update: Saskatoon police make arrest in Megan Gallagher death, seek others

Update: Saskatoon police make arrest in Megan Gallagher death, seek others

Three more people are wanted under the Criminal Code charge of Indignity to Human Remains. 
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Update: Man sought for Cumberland House homicide

Update: Man sought for Cumberland House homicide

RCMP say if you see Alvin Thomas, do not approach him. Call your local police service immediately, or 911 in an emergency.
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Column: The planets line up; the days begin to shorten

Column: The planets line up; the days begin to shorten

Saskatchewan Skies: Large Solar System objects, including the moon, can be seen through a telescope and with careful planning on one night, June 24.
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Crime Stoppers: Counterfeit $50 bills passed in Hague

Crime Stoppers: Counterfeit $50 bills passed in Hague

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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