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Three alleged gang members appear in Lloydminster court

Three alleged gang members appear in Lloydminster court

Three alleged Westside Outlaws gang members made more appearances in Lloydminster Provincial Court and remain in custody.
Couple arrested by RCMP gang unit appear in N.B. court

Couple arrested by RCMP gang unit appear in N.B. court

A couple arrested by the RCMP gang unit had more court appearances in North Battleford Provincial Court. Cassandra Fox, 24, appeared on Dec. 16 but the matter was adjourned to Jan. 6, 2021, to enter a plea and elect how she wants to be tried.
N.B. man appears in La Ronge court on weapons, assault, B&E charges

N.B. man appears in La Ronge court on weapons, assault, B&E charges

A North Battleford man had another appearance scheduled in La Ronge Provincial Court but the matter was adjourned. On Dec. 21, Brandon Holmes, 27, was expected to elect how he wants to be tried.
N.B. man appears in P.A. court on attempted murder charges

N.B. man appears in P.A. court on attempted murder charges

A North Battleford man charged with attempted murder was denied bail in Prince Albert Provincial Court. Trent Fox, 19, had show cause hearings on Dec. 16 and Dec. 22 but he was denied bail and a warrant of committal was issued.
Vaccine, UK strain, latest trends subjects of latest COVID news conference

Vaccine, UK strain, latest trends subjects of latest COVID news conference

Here are some highlights from the latest COVID-19 news conference in Regina on Tuesday afternoon, attended by health minister Paul Merriman and chief medical health officer Dr.
Dec. 22 COVID-19 update: Three deaths, 181 new cases, 124 in hospital, 223 recoveries

Dec. 22 COVID-19 update: Three deaths, 181 new cases, 124 in hospital, 223 recoveries

Three residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died. All three deaths were in the 80+ age group. One in the North West zone and two in the Regina zone.
Missing Onion Lake man allegedly held captive by gang members, say family

Missing Onion Lake man allegedly held captive by gang members, say family

An Onion Lake Cree Nation man who went missing Dec. 15 was allegedly held captive and drugged by gang members, according to his family who spoke to the Battlefords Regional News-Optimist on the condition of anonymity.
Health info potentially breached. Be careful what you click!

Health info potentially breached. Be careful what you click!

In consultation with the Office of the Saskatchewan Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC), eHealth Saskatchewan (eHS), the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health are providing an update on the eHealth malwar
Two fatalities in collision on Highway 3 near Prince Albert

Two fatalities in collision on Highway 3 near Prince Albert

On Dec. 21, at approximately 5:30 p.m., Prince Albert RCMP received a report of a head-on collision on Highway 3, approximately 5 km west of Prince Albert.
Enjoy a KISS Christmas

Enjoy a KISS Christmas

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