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Saskatchewan 2nd in Canada for gun-related murders in 2020

Saskatchewan 2nd in Canada for gun-related murders in 2020

Unfortunately, there is currently little information available to determine the source of firearms used in crime, such as whether they were stolen, illegally purchased or smuggled into the country.
Three charged two years after man dies in Shellbrook hospital

Three charged two years after man dies in Shellbrook hospital

Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes has been investigating.
Battlefords RCMP Report: 19 break and enters investigated

Battlefords RCMP Report: 19 break and enters investigated

RCMP also report 28 assault investigations in the week.
Battleford Legion to light beacon for Queen's Jubilee

Battleford Legion to light beacon for Queen's Jubilee

Building on a long tradition of lighting beacons to mark significant royal celebrations, thousands of beacons will be lit across the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth — including Battleford.
Northwest crop region jumps ahead of five-year seeding average

Northwest crop region jumps ahead of five-year seeding average

Saskatchewan Agriculture's Crop Report for the period May 17-23
Three Battlefords football players go to Senior Bowl

Three Battlefords football players go to Senior Bowl

Layne Watts, Michael Michnik and Jackson Geddes head to Senior Bowl representing NBCHS Vikings.
Beauval RCMP asking for public assistance locating wanted male

Beauval RCMP asking for public assistance locating wanted male

RCMP say, if you see Vincent Roy, do not approach him.
Driver killed in semi rollover south of Meadow Lake

Driver killed in semi rollover south of Meadow Lake

Highway 4 was closed during initial investigation but has now re-opened.
Final push is on to convert to smart meters in North Battleford

Final push is on to convert to smart meters in North Battleford

North Battleford confirms that KTI installers are approaching customers on weekends to get project done.
New Sask United Party video includes Gerry Ritz, Nadine Wilson

New Sask United Party video includes Gerry Ritz, Nadine Wilson

'To say I am frustrated at this time would be an understatement,' said Gerry Ritz. He is a prominent party support for the newly-formed Saskatchewan United Party.
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