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Update: Search for missing 5-year-old boy remains urgent in view of wintery weather

Update: Search for missing 5-year-old boy remains urgent in view of wintery weather

Frank Young was last seen wearing rubber boots, green pyjamas and a navy blue jacket.
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What happens when someone goes missing? Volunteer SAR activation explained

What happens when someone goes missing? Volunteer SAR activation explained

SARSAV can be requested as a resource by the RCMP or municipal police, depending on where the emergency has occurred.
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Sask. man accused of racking handgun near SkyTrain crowd seeks bail

Sask. man accused of racking handgun near SkyTrain crowd seeks bail

Richard Petit allegedly attempted to shoot a loaded Glock handgun outside a busy Surrey, B.C., convenience store across from the SkyTrain
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Unity local wins big with $100,000 prize

Unity local wins big with $100,000 prize

Pearl Thomas first thought she's won $10,000, but then found out it was a actually $100,000.
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Sask. to put up Canada's first Treaty boundary signs

Sask. to put up Canada's first Treaty boundary signs

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways is coordinating the production and installation of Treaty boundary signs, with a public unveiling and ceremony planned for later in 2022.
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Battlefords RCMP Report: 12 break and enter investigations

Battlefords RCMP Report: 12 break and enter investigations

Anyone with information on any incident is urged to call the Battlefords RCMP at 306-446-1720 or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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Highway Hotline has record-breaking year

Highway Hotline has record-breaking year

The Highway Hotline received nearly 13 million hits over the past year.
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Little Pine man appears in court on weapons-related charges

Little Pine man appears in court on weapons-related charges

Cut Knife RCMP raided a home on Little Pine First Nation as part of an ongoing investigation
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Highway Hotline: Travel not recommended east of Saskatoon

Highway Hotline: Travel not recommended east of Saskatoon

Highway Hotline recommending no travel on roads east of Saskatoon.
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Indoor rodeo back after two years of pandemic

Indoor rodeo back after two years of pandemic

The 50th anniversary event is finally happening April 29, 30 and May 1.
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