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Man accused of shooting at Lone Star Hotel appears in N.B. court

Man accused of shooting at Lone Star Hotel appears in N.B. court

RCMP say they believe the shooting at the hotel wasn’t a random incident and was tied to drug trafficking
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Gang member moved from Sask. pen to Alberta prison

Gang member moved from Sask. pen to Alberta prison

Jonathan Swiftwolfe is a Westside Outlaw and incompatible with nearly everyone at Sask. Pen
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SHA adds two new vaccine clinics for ages 5-11

SHA adds two new vaccine clinics for ages 5-11

Number of clinics are being offered, no appointments needed.
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Wilkie man to return to court Thursday on weapons counts

Wilkie man to return to court Thursday on weapons counts

Darryll Sollosy matters were in court Tuesday; accused is still seeking representation
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Police officers involved in fatal shooting on Montreal Lake Cree Nation

Police officers involved in fatal shooting on Montreal Lake Cree Nation

The Saskatchewan RCMP has requested the Saskatoon Police Service conduct the independent, external investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death
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Falk, mayors voice concerns about RCMP costs

Falk, mayors voice concerns about RCMP costs

Battlefords-Lloydminster MP Rosemarie Falk sends letters to Feds expressing concerns about RCMP contract increases
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Here come the bears! North Stars top Hounds on Teddy Bear Toss Night

Here come the bears! North Stars top Hounds on Teddy Bear Toss Night

North Stars beat Notre Dame 5-3 as home team snaps a five-game losing skid
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Man acting as healer charged with sexual assault, may be more victims

Man acting as healer charged with sexual assault, may be more victims

Investigators believe there may be additional victims from over the past 20 years in the communities of Loon Lake, Blaine Lake, Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, Saskatoon and surrounding areas
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Woman accused of abducting and causing man's death sentenced to 2.5 years in prison

Woman accused of abducting and causing man's death sentenced to 2.5 years in prison

Karlyne Morin of Big River First Nation was charged with Richard Netmaker's death
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Battleford passes 2022 budget, taxes to go up 2.5 per cent

Battleford passes 2022 budget, taxes to go up 2.5 per cent

Final budget was approved unanimously Monday
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