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More delays for accused facing weapons and violence-related charges in Sask. and Alta.

More delays for accused facing weapons and violence-related charges in Sask. and Alta.

Jason Krysta is charged with weapons and violence-related offences in Lloydminster, Sask., and Red Deer, Alta.
Wastewater data showing COVID-19 back up in North Battleford

Wastewater data showing COVID-19 back up in North Battleford

The virus load is up 60.1 per cent while Omicron variant was up 40.6 per cent.
Carbon pricing too hard on Indigenous groups, small biz, too weak on industry: audit

Carbon pricing too hard on Indigenous groups, small biz, too weak on industry: audit

Commissioner says Canada's system hasn't done enough to ensure the carbon price is applied fairly to the biggest industrial emitters. 
Watch: Police release video related to Christmas Eve homicides in North Battleford

Watch: Police release video related to Christmas Eve homicides in North Battleford

If the public can identify or has information about the individual in the video they are encouraged to report it to RCMP.
Opinion: A wake-up call to the free world on energy security

Opinion: A wake-up call to the free world on energy security

U.S. Sen. Manchin says North America best positioned to help the world with energy security and lower emissions.
Suspect in armed hotel robbery back in custody after getting bail

Suspect in armed hotel robbery back in custody after getting bail

Jade Whitstone faces 34 charges including numerous weapons-related offences
Maxime Bernier in Sask. court defending Charter rights

Maxime Bernier in Sask. court defending Charter rights

Maxime Bernier and seven others were charged on May 10, 2021, after holding an outdoor protest and fundraiser in support of the Milden Hotel
RCMP continue to ask for information on whereabouts of five year old

RCMP continue to ask for information on whereabouts of five year old

Anyone who saw Frank Young on April 19, or has any information about his whereabouts, should call Carrot River RCMP.
Habitat for Humanity project opens in Regina

Habitat for Humanity project opens in Regina

Sixty-two unit Haultain Crossing opens for 17 families.
Protection from Human Trafficking Act now in effect

Protection from Human Trafficking Act now in effect

Act puts in place further safeguard for victims and survivors.
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