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Have you got your $500 affordability cheque yet?

Have you got your $500 affordability cheque yet?

300,000 have already been mailed by the province so far, with 525,581 to go.
Prince Albert man accused of killing his son headed to trial

Prince Albert man accused of killing his son headed to trial

In March, the Prince Albert Police Chief suspended two officers from active duty pending the outcome of an independent investigation.
Update: Saskatoon Police charge man in death of Nykera Brown

Update: Saskatoon Police charge man in death of Nykera Brown

A 25-year-old man was arrested on Nov. 15, 2022 and has now been charged with second-degree murder.
Police warn parents about increase in 'sextortion' incidents

Police warn parents about increase in 'sextortion' incidents

Sask ICE has received over a dozen reports of this type occurrence in the last month.
Wind topples southbound Territorial Drive traffic lights

Wind topples southbound Territorial Drive traffic lights

According to a City of North Battleford press release, lights at the intersection of Territorial Drive and 100th Street (southbound) are currently out of order. High winds in the area caused the traffic light standard to come down.
RCMP seek tips in suspicious death in Montreal Lake Cree Nation

RCMP seek tips in suspicious death in Montreal Lake Cree Nation

Kenneth Henderson was located deceased Nov. 15 near the community of Weyakwin at the boat launch area on the west side of Montreal Lake.
Unity man wins award with Baseball Canada

Unity man wins award with Baseball Canada

Another success story from the ball diamonds in Unity as Regan L'Heureux is recognized by Baseball Canada.
Kurt Miller arrested in Edmonton

Kurt Miller arrested in Edmonton

Kurt Miller was arrested in Edmonton, Alta., on Nov. 3. He will appear in Saskatoon Provincial Court on Nov. 23.  Miller was expected to receive significant jail time and failed to appear in North Battleford court for his sentencing hearing in February.
Veteran slain in James Smith tragedy awarded Silver Cross posthumously

Veteran slain in James Smith tragedy awarded Silver Cross posthumously

Earl Burns, a Canadian Armed Forces Veteran, was one of 11 people who were killed during the murder spree in the James Smith Cree Nation.
Arrests made in murder on Waterhen Lake First Nation

Arrests made in murder on Waterhen Lake First Nation

On Nov. 12 Meadow Lake RCMP responded to a report of a man in medical distress at a residence on Waterhen Lake First Nation and found 36-year-old Jeremy Ernest who was pronounced deceased at the scene.
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