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RCMP issue statement on death of Mountie

RCMP issue statement on death of Mountie

Below is the statement from Saturday’s 5 p.m. news conference with A/Commr. Rhonda Blackmore, Commanding Officer of the Saskatchewan RCMP: Tragedy unfolded early this morning for our Saskatchewan RCMP family.
Officer dies while on duty in Francis/Wolseley area

Officer dies while on duty in Francis/Wolseley area

An RCMP officer has died while on duty according to a press release.
McLurg principal earns athletic awards

McLurg principal earns athletic awards

Longtime McLurg High School principal Greg Mamer was recognized by Battle West Athletics and the Saskatchewan High School Athletics Association May 31.
One death due to COVID-19 in the North West, stats down markedly since peak

One death due to COVID-19 in the North West, stats down markedly since peak

One new death was being reported Saturday in the provincial government’s COVID-19 report. The death was of a person in the 80+ age group from the North West zone, bringing the zone’s death total to 72.
June 12 COVID-19 update: One death, 106 new cases, second dose schedule accelerated

June 12 COVID-19 update: One death, 106 new cases, second dose schedule accelerated

Vaccines Reported An additional 18,014 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 878,665.
Recruitment and retention key to SHA officials

Recruitment and retention key to SHA officials

Former Wilkie resident heads program
Accident investigated in Wolseley/Francis area

Accident investigated in Wolseley/Francis area

Residents in the areas surrounding Wolseley and Francis will see an increased police presence as Saskatchewan RCMP officers conduct an investigation.
First Nation declares sovereignty over Saskatchewan River Delta

First Nation declares sovereignty over Saskatchewan River Delta

Cumberland House Cree Nation has declared sovereignty over the largest inland freshwater river delta in North America.
People’s Party leader Maxime Bernier charged after anti-rules rallies in Manitoba

People’s Party leader Maxime Bernier charged after anti-rules rallies in Manitoba

People’s Party of Canada leader Maxime Bernier was arrested just outside St Pierre on Friday for violating public health orders.
Thermal coal is officially up in smoke

Thermal coal is officially up in smoke

Ottawa’s newly announced policy on thermal coal is a clear signal that Alberta’s Coalspur Mines and its Vista mine expansion plans are up in smoke.
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