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Two people have been charged with first degree murder, following a seven-month-long investigation into a suspicious death in Medstead. The two are already in custody on other charges. On Nov.

A report of Regina’s monthly crime statistics analyzed for May show a decrease in the majority of crime categories, compared to the same month last year.

Supporters of missing North Battleford woman Ashley Morin participated in an annual walk for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIWG) in Prince Albert July 8.

Investigators are seeking information from the public about the activities of the orange-coloured 2013 Dodge Journey SUV in which two men were found deceased July 5.

Officials gathered at the Cooperator’s Centre in Regina Thursday to announce that the SaskTel Tankard provincial championship will be returning to the Queen City in 2022.

A North Battleford man who admits to being a Westside Outlaws gang member was sentenced in Prince Albert Provincial Court Thursday to four years in prison.

Saskatoon Police Service is reporting that for the third year, members of the Saskatoon Police Service Victim's Services Unit will join the family of Ashley Morin this weekend in a walk of support and awareness.

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Vaccines Reported An additional 13,314 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 1,260,567. Over half a million Saskatchewan residents are now fully vaccinated.

Saskatchewan Health Authority reports they will be open this week for more Drive thru Immunizations. They will be open July 9, 10, 11 between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. for the drive-thru. It is located at 391-Yellowhead highway 16 west of the Battlefords.