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New mill in northern Sask. has timber allocations approved

New mill in northern Sask. has timber allocations approved

One Sky Forest Products Ltd. mill in Prince Albert expects to create 700 jobs
Police dog Kilo helps officers seize 300 grams of crack cocaine during traffic stop

Police dog Kilo helps officers seize 300 grams of crack cocaine during traffic stop

“Kilo is an invaluable member of our unit.” - Cpl. Bryce Pender
Big River RCMP seek public's assistance in locating suspect

Big River RCMP seek public's assistance in locating suspect

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Tristan Whitefish
New engineers selected for Town of Battleford

New engineers selected for Town of Battleford

Associated Engineering and BCL Engineering Ltd. win the bidding
Prince Albert one of three communities to test autoflagger device

Prince Albert one of three communities to test autoflagger device

The device does not replace flag people as it requires a person to operate it
Visitor limitations announced for Lloydminster hospital

Visitor limitations announced for Lloydminster hospital

Increased risk of COVID-19
Man charged in double homicide makes first court appearance

Man charged in double homicide makes first court appearance

Suspect was arrested without incident at about 4 p.m. on Sept. 6 after police searched for him for a day
RCMP investigating homicide on Moosomin First Nation

RCMP investigating homicide on Moosomin First Nation

30 year old found deceased at the scene
Organized crime trial postponed in P.A. court

Organized crime trial postponed in P.A. court

Shania Yooya's trial has been rescheduled to June 2022
Battlefords RCMP report seven vehicle thefts, 18 assault investigations in last week

Battlefords RCMP report seven vehicle thefts, 18 assault investigations in last week

Weekly RCMP Report
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