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Most northwest crops are in good to fair condition

Most northwest crops are in good to fair condition

Saskatchewan Agriculture's Crop Report for the period May 24 - 30.
Nipawin woman gets 8 years in prison for murder on Flying Dust FN

Nipawin woman gets 8 years in prison for murder on Flying Dust FN

Lucy Whitecapp was charged with second-degree murder but pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter.
Hearing set for man facing organized crime charges

Hearing set for man facing organized crime charges

SASKATOON – A preliminary hearing has been set for a man arrested after police broke up a sophisticated organized crime drug network in Saskatchewan and Alberta.
Dangerous offender's lawyer withdraws from representing him

Dangerous offender's lawyer withdraws from representing him

Defence told Lloydminster court that Robin Wuttunee's file has become complicated and a conflict of interest for his office.
Update: Saskatoon police make arrest in Megan Gallagher death, seek others

Update: Saskatoon police make arrest in Megan Gallagher death, seek others

Three more people are wanted under the Criminal Code charge of Indignity to Human Remains. 
Update: Man sought for Cumberland House homicide

Update: Man sought for Cumberland House homicide

RCMP say if you see Alvin Thomas, do not approach him. Call your local police service immediately, or 911 in an emergency.
Column: The planets line up; the days begin to shorten

Column: The planets line up; the days begin to shorten

Saskatchewan Skies: Large Solar System objects, including the moon, can be seen through a telescope and with careful planning on one night, June 24.
Crime Stoppers: Counterfeit $50 bills passed in Hague

Crime Stoppers: Counterfeit $50 bills passed in Hague

If your tip leads to an arrest or charge, you may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000
Kinsmen Band holds first spring concert in two years

Kinsmen Band holds first spring concert in two years

Concert music returns to the Battleford.
Opinion: What we can expect from an online regulator

Opinion: What we can expect from an online regulator

The federal government is on the verge of further empowering the CRTC as our regulator of internet content.
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