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Gang reduction strategies should be community led: STR8 UP

Gang reduction strategies should be community led: STR8 UP

Stan Tu’Inukuafe, co-founder of STR8 UP, a non-profit Saskatoon-based group that helps gang members leave the lifestyle, says there needs to be a community-based approach to gang activity and violence
Video: Battlefords Humane Society launches virtual gala

Video: Battlefords Humane Society launches virtual gala

109 animals in need of support
Krista’s Kilometres for MMIW arrives in North Battleford

Krista’s Kilometres for MMIW arrives in North Battleford

Krista Fox took her nationwide walk to raise awareness about missing and murdered Indigenous women into North Battleford Friday
Trial set for man who was wanted by P.A. RCMP

Trial set for man who was wanted by P.A. RCMP

In December the Prince Albert RCMP released Joshua Naytowhow’s photo asking the public for tips to locate him and 10 days later the Prince Albert Police arrested him in Prince Albert
Saskatchewan Skies: Moon close encounters begin April 24

Saskatchewan Skies: Moon close encounters begin April 24

All month long, Mars and Saturn share the same bit of sky
Court rules a second assault took place in Mirasty case

Court rules a second assault took place in Mirasty case

Judge makes evidentiary ruling in manslaughter sentencing
Newly created PPS aims to give police more time to protect Saskatchewan residents

Newly created PPS aims to give police more time to protect Saskatchewan residents

In the long term, the newly created PPS means that RCMP will no longer have to transport prisoners
Meadow Lake's newest judge worked as prosecutor and prosecuted drug cases

Meadow Lake's newest judge worked as prosecutor and prosecuted drug cases

Pashovitz has prosecuted drug offences and has been Associate Regional Crown Prosecutor in Saskatoon
Ian Mokuruk appointed as new judge to North Battleford court

Ian Mokuruk appointed as new judge to North Battleford court

Mokuruk described as an authority on criminal law, who has taught courses on sentencing and ethics at the Saskatchewan College of Law
Stop! Don't prune that elm tree

Stop! Don't prune that elm tree

American elm trees with DED may start showing symptoms as early as June. Typically, the leaves will start to wilt and turn yellow, then curl and turn brown
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