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Update : The Saskatchewan RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in locating two adult males who are believed to be involved in a shooting incident on Cochin Avenue in Meadow Lake on Jan. 4.

YELLOW QUILL FIRST NATION — A 32-year-old Yellow Quill First Nation man who was missing was found deceased in a field in the RM of Bjorkdale. Trevor Ashton Moose was found by family members that had been searching locations around Rose Valley.

A woman arrested by the North Battleford RCMP gang unit failed to appear in court and a warrant was issued for her arrest. Cassandra Fox, 24, was scheduled to enter a plea and election in North Battleford Provincial Court on Jan. 6.

As of January 6, a total of 4,524 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Saskatchewan.

Gang activity continues to plague Onion Lake Cree Nation after street gang associates opened fire and shot at pursuing RCMP officers Jan. 1.

HUMBOLDT — A $377,000 donation to the Humboldt SPCA will be invested in the organization’s future building fund – which will be named after the donor.

A trial for an Onion Lake woman charged with the first-degree murder and kidnapping of Tiki Laverdiere has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nikita Cook’s jury trial was scheduled to start Jan.

EAST CENTRAL — The Naicam Snowblasters have been dealing with an increase of litter this year, including cans and other trash, on both Humboldt and Naicam trails.

There is one word to describe the year of weather in the Battlefords and across Saskatchewan in 2020: “Heavy.” There was heavy rain, and also heavy snow at various times in the year.

A new project, called “Better Together”, has been launched in Weyburn with the goal to help people connect with each other and boost their mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.