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Man dies in crash near Qu’Appelle

Man dies in crash near Qu’Appelle

A 74-year-old man is dead following a collision between a semi and a pickup truck on Highway 1 just east of Qu’Appelle Friday night. Indian Head RCMP says the man was the driver of the pickup truck and was alone in the vehicle.
Crimestoppers - Wanted list issued

Crimestoppers - Wanted list issued

From Saskatchewan Crimestoppers: Kaylen Arthur Charles - 27 years old, 5ft 8", 169 lbs. Wanted by La Ronge RCMP for Robbery. Joey Johnathon Sanderson - 19 years old, 5ft 7" 132 lbs. Wanted by La Ronge RCMP for Robbery.
17-year-old injured in shooting

17-year-old injured in shooting

Saskatoon Police are investigating a shooting that occurred overnight. According to the SPS, Shortly before 10 p.m. patrol officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Blakeney Crescent to respond to an injured person.
Youth arrested after robberies on Poundmaker First Nation

Youth arrested after robberies on Poundmaker First Nation

On June 29, 2021 at approximately 5 p.m., Battleford RCMP responded to a report of two armed robberies at a business on Highway #4 on Poundmaker First Nation.
Nipawin RCMP traffic stop leads to arrest and charges

Nipawin RCMP traffic stop leads to arrest and charges

On June 29, 2021 at approximately 1:30 p.m., a Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan police officer attempted to stop a vehicle for speeding on Highway #55 near Foxford. The vehicle failed to stop. Police determined the vehicle was stolen.
July 2 COVID-19 update: Third day with no deaths, 21 new cases, 36 recoveries

July 2 COVID-19 update: Third day with no deaths, 21 new cases, 36 recoveries

Vaccines Reported An additional 20,981 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 1,194,535.
Fire ban issued for all of Saskatchewan

Fire ban issued for all of Saskatchewan

Due to hot, dry conditions and an extreme fire risk that covers most of the province, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) has issued a provincial fire ban for Crown lands, provincial parks and the Northern Saskatchewan Administration Distric
RCMP respond to two water-related incidents at Diefenbaker Lake

RCMP respond to two water-related incidents at Diefenbaker Lake

On July 1 around 11 a.m. Swift Current, Morse and Outlook RCMP officers responded to a complaint of a person overboard a boat on Lake Diefenbaker near the Palliser Regional Park shoreline.
Two charged with trafficking by Battlefords gang task force

Two charged with trafficking by Battlefords gang task force

Two adults have been charged after the RCMP Battlefords Gang Task Force executed a search warrant in the 2600 block of 100th Street. Police seized approximately 30 grams of cocaine and other evidence indicative of drug trafficking.
Buffalo Day draws big crowds to celebrate Indigenous culture and heritage

Buffalo Day draws big crowds to celebrate Indigenous culture and heritage

Crowds of people dressed in orange gathered in Regina on July 1 to take part in Buffalo Day, a celebration of the buffalo, the land and Indigenous culture.
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