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Crime Stoppers - Identified - Theft from a vehicle investigated in North Battleford

Crime Stoppers - Identified - Theft from a vehicle investigated in North Battleford

This person has been identified
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Increased moisture, but still poor pasture conditions

Increased moisture, but still poor pasture conditions

Crop report for August 17-23
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Prince Albert man headed to trial on drug trafficking charges

Prince Albert man headed to trial on drug trafficking charges

Police seized 45 grams of crack cocaine, more than 120 grams of meth and about eight grams of Psilocybin
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Shots fired on 110th Street result in injury of youth

Shots fired on 110th Street result in injury of youth

RCMP say this was not a random attack and the parties knew each other
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Update: Human remains found near Prince Albert identified as missing woman

Update: Human remains found near Prince Albert identified as missing woman

Sudden death investigation underway
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Man who tried fleeing into U.S. to avoid murder charges appears in Saskatoon court

Man who tried fleeing into U.S. to avoid murder charges appears in Saskatoon court

The accused, Afrah Ali, remains in custody
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Hearing set in La Ronge for man charged with sexual assault, choking to overcome resistance

Hearing set in La Ronge for man charged with sexual assault, choking to overcome resistance

Corey Clarke faces charges for second-degree murder and for sexual assault and choking to overcome resistance
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Two accused of illegally importing tobacco products also face weapons and drug charges

Two accused of illegally importing tobacco products also face weapons and drug charges

Federal Crown Prosecutor Vic Findlater told Lloydminster Provincial Court he was opposed to Richard David Bear and Larissa Montana’s release
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Trial set in Saskatoon court for woman arrested by Guns & Gangs Unit

Trial set in Saskatoon court for woman arrested by Guns & Gangs Unit

The Saskatoon Guns & Gangs Unit arrested 21-year-old Madisson Starchief in April when the Tactical Support Unit evacuated a multi-unit dwelling in the 300 block of Avenue R South after receiving information that there were people inside with firearms.
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Bresaylor Happenings – The Leaning Church of Bresaylor

Bresaylor Happenings – The Leaning Church of Bresaylor

In 1989, a tornado moved Ste. Anne’s church off its foundation, with the doors moved four feet from the steps
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