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Warman RCMP lay aggravated assault charge after one-year-old injured

Warman RCMP lay aggravated assault charge after one-year-old injured

On February 14, Warman RCMP received a request to investigate injuries sustained by a one-year-old child in Martensville. The request was made by one of the child’s parents.
Rush sign Connor McClelland to two-year deal

Rush sign Connor McClelland to two-year deal

The Saskatchewan Rush have announced they have signed their transition/defender Connor McClelland to a two-year deal. The news was made official Monday.
Man accused of trafficking weapons for gangs chooses trial by judge alone

Man accused of trafficking weapons for gangs chooses trial by judge alone

A man accused of modifying and trafficking weapons for street gangs has elected to be tried by judge alone.
Men found safe after spending night in forest - Kamsack

Men found safe after spending night in forest - Kamsack

On Friday, May 28, a 65-year-old male and a 73-year-old male travelled to the Porcupine Forest north of Kamsack. At 9:42 p.m.
North Battleford expresses condolences

North Battleford expresses condolences

Kamloops Residential School grave
Alberta man drowns in Swift Current Creek

Alberta man drowns in Swift Current Creek

On Sunday, May 30, around 5 p.m, Shaunavon RCMP was called to a recreation area near the hamlet of Simmie, where an adult male swimmer was reported to be in distress.
May 31 COVID-19 update: One death, 725,648 vaccines administered, 113 new cases, 174 recoveries

May 31 COVID-19 update: One death, 725,648 vaccines administered, 113 new cases, 174 recoveries

Vaccines Reported An additional 8,039 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 725,648.
High demand for COVID-19 vaccine

High demand for COVID-19 vaccine

Demand for the COVID-19 vaccine is high in both the Battlefords and throughout Saskatchewan. There have been long lineups and reports at various drive-through locations of clinics shutting down for the day after using all of their available vaccines.
FSIN, province call for research into undocumented deaths and burials in Sask. residential schools

FSIN, province call for research into undocumented deaths and burials in Sask. residential schools

Following the discovery of the remains of 215 children buried on the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School on the Tk’emlups te Secwépemc First Nation in British Columbia, the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) and the G
SGI and law enforcement focusing on seatbelts, child restraints

SGI and law enforcement focusing on seatbelts, child restraints

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