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Accused to be sentenced next month in David Lapointe’s death

Accused to be sentenced next month in David Lapointe’s death

On Jan. 20, 2025, Bird instead pleaded guilty to criminal negligence causing death,  Crown Prosecutor Oryn Holm confirmed to Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ.
Meota-based contractor rehired for Board of Revision duties

Meota-based contractor rehired for Board of Revision duties

Moose Jaw city council has voted unanimously to appoint WMC to handle BOR services from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2025.
Trent Angus's death deemed a homicide in Coroner's Inquest

Trent Angus's death deemed a homicide in Coroner's Inquest

The six-person jury found that Angus died by homicide, with multiple gunshot wounds to his abdomen and head on Feb. 27, 2022, between 12:03 a.m. and 12:07 a.m., according to the Saskatchewan Coroner's Service.
Conservation Officers investigating ice shack that burned down

Conservation Officers investigating ice shack that burned down

On Jan. 19, Loon Lake Conservation Officers came across ice shack debris on Turtle Lake, just off the Powm Beach RM boat launch.
Woman facing robbery charge after alleged car-jacking incident

Woman facing robbery charge after alleged car-jacking incident

The investigation determined a female approached a vehicle, threatened the driver and directed them to drive to a specified location.
RCMP seek public's help after deceased dog left on side of road

RCMP seek public's help after deceased dog left on side of road

On Jan. 21 at around 3:45 p.m., an individual driving a mid-2000’s model Ford F150 left a deceased dog on the side of Miller Road Northeast of North Battleford.
Sproull receives 15 years in prison for 'monstrous behaviour'

Sproull receives 15 years in prison for 'monstrous behaviour'

Joseph Sproull was charged with possessing and making child pornography, sexual assault and sexual interference.
The extreme cold is back

The extreme cold is back

If it’s too cold for you to stay outside, it’s too cold for your pet to stay outside.
Bison "come home" to Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man FN

Bison "come home" to Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man FN

The project to bring the bison from Fort Peck to MGBHLM was two and a half years in the making, with many stakeholders working together.
Laugh away those winter blues

Laugh away those winter blues

Snowed in Comedy Tour comes back to Saskatchewan.
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