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Man accused of assaulting senior before fleeing with large axe fit to stand trial

Man accused of assaulting senior before fleeing with large axe fit to stand trial

Police had issued a SaskAlert warning the public that a dangerous man with a large axe or edged weapon was at large
North Stars announce pause due to COVID-19

North Stars announce pause due to COVID-19

Team pauses for a minimum five days, postponing all games through next Tuesday
Extracurricular on pause again at Living Sky School Division

Extracurricular on pause again at Living Sky School Division

Pause to extracurricular activities such as sports tournaments is part of an update to the Safe Schools Plan effective Jan. 19
Charges upgraded to manslaughter in Black Lake death

Charges upgraded to manslaughter in Black Lake death

On Dec. 18, 2021, the victim died in hospital as a result of his injuries
The Battlefords - Video shows vandal smashing vehicle windows

The Battlefords - Video shows vandal smashing vehicle windows

Damage done between 4:45 a.m and 5 a.m. on Jan. 16
Electronic monitoring still being sought for arson accused

Electronic monitoring still being sought for arson accused

Naomi Jean Yellowtail’s matters were back in court Thursday in connection to 102nd Street arson case
Matters for North Battleford break-and-enter accused back in court

Matters for North Battleford break-and-enter accused back in court

Eugene Bear faces numerous break and enter and theft charges connected to a rash of break-ins in North Battleford in 2021
Time to cure what ails Canada’s health-care systems

Time to cure what ails Canada’s health-care systems

Health reform has been talked about enough
Two men accused of confining and shooting man multiple times appear in P.A. court

Two men accused of confining and shooting man multiple times appear in P.A. court

Patrick Bear and Brandon Bear are charged with shooting a man multiple times at different locations over several hours
Meadow Lake man charged with forcible confinement denied bail

Meadow Lake man charged with forcible confinement denied bail

Corey Bouvier is charged with forcible confinement, obstruction of a peace officer, resisting arrest, and failing to comply with a release order
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