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Why Sask. doesn't need Canada's military to help with wildfires — for now

Why Sask. doesn't need Canada's military to help with wildfires — for now

If this fire event takes on 2015 proportions, that would be the time to consider bringing in ground-based crews from the military, says the SPSA's vice-president of operations.
Ag extension ‘implicit,’ not ‘explicit’ at U of S

Ag extension ‘implicit,’ not ‘explicit’ at U of S

University of Saskatchewan’s agriculture dean says college no longer has an extension unit, but the focus remains important.
Unity woman experiences Sask. fire crisis on front lines

Unity woman experiences Sask. fire crisis on front lines

Former resident of Unity, Jessica Leeson, is helping on the front lines of the Northern Saskatchewan Wildfires.
NDP pushes for local trade focus, as U.S. tariffs threat remain

NDP pushes for local trade focus, as U.S. tariffs threat remain

The First Ministers' meeting is the first in the province since 1985 in Regina.
Update: La Ronge under evacuation order; alternate plan out of the area in place

Update: La Ronge under evacuation order; alternate plan out of the area in place

Wildfire is moving fast and communities urged to evacuate immediately.
USask team wins international teaching award for history game

USask team wins international teaching award for history game

Homesteaders teaches the history of prairie settlement through tabletop gaming.
Suspect allegedly threatened police officer during arrest

Suspect allegedly threatened police officer during arrest

In mid-May, Meadow Lake RCMP began an investigation into a vehicle-ramming incident.
Substance believed to be fentanyl seized in North Battleford arrest

Substance believed to be fentanyl seized in North Battleford arrest

On May 30 at approximately 12:10 p.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of a disturbance on 100 Street in North Battleford.
Sawed-off firearm seized in police raid

Sawed-off firearm seized in police raid

On June 1, Battlefords RCMP were on the Mosquito, Grizzly Bear’s Head, Lean Man First Nation investigating a traffic complaint.
Police offer tips to public to avoid scams

Police offer tips to public to avoid scams

Corporal Steve Bell, with the Battlefords RCMP Crime Prevention Victim Services Unit, spoke about the issue of scams in an interview with SaskToday.
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