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Crimestoppers issues wanted list

Crimestoppers issues wanted list

Saskatchewan Wanted List from Crimestoppers: Fort Qu’Appelle RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a dangerous, wanted individual.
Teachers learn for their students' sake at Wanuskewin

Teachers learn for their students' sake at Wanuskewin

Norine Tourangeau and Jennifer Herrod see the importance in teaching the youth of today about the rich cultural history of the indigenous peoples of Saskatchewan that is why visiting sites such as Waneskuwin Heritage Park would help kids to reconnect
Queen City Ex announces all-Canadian grandstand lineup, launches ticket sales

Queen City Ex announces all-Canadian grandstand lineup, launches ticket sales

Queen City Ex fans can finally get excited, as ticket sales and concert details are now live and ready for the taking for the 2021 event in August.
Saskatoon students explore neighbourhood roots

Saskatoon students explore neighbourhood roots

National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated
Sask. woman loses appeal in U.S. extradition fight

Sask. woman loses appeal in U.S. extradition fight

A Northern Saskatchewan Cree woman lost her court appeal to avoid extradition to the United States to face wire fraud and money laundering charges.
Plan to reopen Battleford bridges to walkers for summer approved

Plan to reopen Battleford bridges to walkers for summer approved

Pedestrians hoping to be able to walk on the old bridges to Finlayson Island this summer have received some welcome news from Battleford town council.
Missing 13-year-old may be passing through Saskatchewan

Missing 13-year-old may be passing through Saskatchewan

Manitoba RCMP say a missing 13-year-old may be headed to Alberta. On June 21, 2021, at approximately 12:15 pm, Hamiota RCMP responded to a report of a missing 13-year-old girl, Kylynn Kasto.
June 22 COVID-19 update: More than a million shots, 36 new cases, 87 recoveries, no deaths

June 22 COVID-19 update: More than a million shots, 36 new cases, 87 recoveries, no deaths

Vaccines Reported An additional 6,496 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 1,005,275.
Regina Police identify victim, charge three in connection to city’s 6th homicide

Regina Police identify victim, charge three in connection to city’s 6th homicide

Regina police have charged three individuals in connection to a homicide that occurred in the north-central area of the city over the weekend. On June 18 at approximately 12 a.m.
Fireworks on King Hill July 1

Fireworks on King Hill July 1

Canada Day celebrations will go ahead in North Battleford on July 1 with a fireworks display on King Hill. The plan is for the city to host a drive-in fireworks display, starting at 10:45 p.m., weather permitting.
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