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Past government actions are resulting in large amounts of money for nearby First Nations. On July 18, the government of Canada and First Nations in Treaty 4 and 6 marked the settlement of various claims against the government.

CARROT RIVER — Brent McKee of Arborfield pled guilty to the charge of theft over $5,000 from the beehive thefts in May. The 47 year-old man was accused of stealing 148 beehives worth around $60,000.

A collision between a fuel truck and a train at the railway crossing on Highway 9 occured at 11:37 a.m. on July 25. Yorkton Fire Protective Services and Yorkton RCMP both attended the scene.

A fire at 1571-99th Street is currently under investigation, says North Battleford Protective Services. On July 24 at 11:02 p.m., North Battleford Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire.

A new heliport on top of Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital in Saskatoon has opened ahead of schedule and became operational on Thursday, July 25 at 8 a.m.

In Sask. provincial parks

The car suspected to be driven by the two murder suspects in B.C., Kam McLeod and Bruce Schmegelsky, has been confirmed to not be a suspect vehicle. The last confirmed sighting of the two was in Gillam, MB.

The court process began this week for Shayla Orthner and Danita Thomas, each charged with first-degree murder in the death of Tiki Laverdiere.

A cross-country manhunt is underway for two Vancouver Island teens considered suspects in the murders of two young, international tourists on the Alaska Highway, as well as the death of a man on Highway 37 near Dease Lake last week.

Saskatchewan RCMP have issued the following alert to residents: RCMP investigators believe Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky are considered to be armed and extremely dangerous. If you see these individuals, do NOT take action and do NOT approach.