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In January, accused P.A. triple killer expected to elect how he wants to be tried

In January, accused P.A. triple killer expected to elect how he wants to be tried

After nine months of delays and adjournments, an accused triple killer is expected to elect how he wants to be tried.
Onion Lake woman facing charges in Alberta and Saskatchewan

Onion Lake woman facing charges in Alberta and Saskatchewan

An Onion Lake woman is facing drug trafficking charges in Alberta and breach charges in Saskatchewan. Tamarah Lee Dillon, 27, was denied bail in November and is being held at Pine Grove Correctional Centre for women in Prince Albert.
Housing benefit opened up to those in need who rent private housing

Housing benefit opened up to those in need who rent private housing

In an effort to improved affordable housing, the Province of Saskatchewan and Government of Canada announced on Dec. 21 an expansion of the Saskatchewan Housing Benefit (SHB).
First sitting in the books for new Battlefords MLA Jeremy Cockrill

First sitting in the books for new Battlefords MLA Jeremy Cockrill

The new MLA for the Battlefords has completed his first fall sitting at the Saskatchewan legislature.
Increased RCMP presence in Sturgeon Lake First Nation ends quietly

Increased RCMP presence in Sturgeon Lake First Nation ends quietly

On Sunday, Dec. 20, Prince Albert RCMP received a report of uttering threats at a rural residence located on the Sturgeon Lake First Nation.
Saskatchewan postpones jury trials until April

Saskatchewan postpones jury trials until April

Saskatchewan’s Court of Queen’s Bench is extending the postponement of jury trials until the end of March. In November the Court had postponed jury trials that were scheduled to begin before the end of the year.
Structure fire on 101st Street

Structure fire on 101st Street

North Battleford Fire Department are reporting they responded to a structure fire Friday, Dec. 18, on the 1400 block of 101st Street in the city. The call came just before 10 p.m. that night.
Woman arrested by Saskatoon Police Guns and Gangs Unit fails to appear in court

Woman arrested by Saskatoon Police Guns and Gangs Unit fails to appear in court

A woman arrested by the Saskatoon Police Guns and Gangs Unit who faces 28 firearm-related offences, failed to appear in court.
Dec. 21 COVID-19 update: Four deaths, 206 new cases, 131 in hospital, 92 recoveries

Dec. 21 COVID-19 update: Four deaths, 206 new cases, 131 in hospital, 92 recoveries

Four residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died. All four deaths were reported in the Regina zone. One in the 50-59 age group, one in the 60-69 age group, one in the 70-79 age group and one in the 80+ age group.
Couple arrested by N.B. RCMP gang unit appear in court

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

A couple arrested by the North Battleford RCMP gang unit had two more appearances in court. Trevor Cummer, 39, and Ashlyn Paules, 26, appeared in North Battleford Provincial Court on Dec. 3, 7, and Dec. 18 and both of their matters were adjourned.
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