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Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation man facing drug and weapons offences remains in custody

Fenton Sasakamoose was arrested after police received a report of suspicious vehicles parked in Mistawasis First Nation

Nov 30, 2021 9:46 PM Read more >

Couple facing weapons, drug charges appear in La Ronge court

Floyd Ratt and Mary Johnson were arrested after La Ronge RCMP raided a trap line

Nov 30, 2021 9:00 PM Read more >

Hall Lake man to stand trial in La Ronge court for murder

Keegan Nelson-Smith is charged with second-degree murder in the death of Muhammad Venne

Nov 30, 2021 4:09 PM Read more >

Stranger offers chocolate to Maidstone youths

Maidstone RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the male or vehicle

Nov 30, 2021 3:58 PM Read more >

Man responsible for rash of break-ins caught and charged

Eugene Bear, 36, is charged with eight counts of break and enter and commit theft, four counts of break and enter with intent to commit theft and one count of breach of a release order

Nov 30, 2021 3:40 PM Read more >

Remember the animals this Christmas season

Fundraising for Battlefords Humane Society includes capital campaign as well as for general operations at the current shelter

Nov 30, 2021 3:03 PM Read more >

Onion Lake RCMP seize cocaine, meth after traffic stop of stolen ATV

Suspect provided false identification information and refused to comply with officers

Nov 30, 2021 2:20 PM Read more >

Pinehouse RCMP locate and arrest wanted man

RCMP, police dog services and conservation officers assisted in the arrest

Nov 30, 2021 1:57 PM Read more >

Weapons-related matters adjourned to Dec. 14

Tuesday was the latest court date for Darryll Sollosy in North Battleford, and the indication is that Sollosy will be making an application for a Legal Aid lawyer

Nov 30, 2021 11:49 AM Read more >

Festival of trees draws appreciative crowd

Maidstone Drop In Centre: Proceeds support home care, long-term care

Nov 30, 2021 9:46 AM Read more >

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