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Update - Suspicious death in Saskatoon now a homicide

Update - Suspicious death in Saskatoon now a homicide

Update - The suspicious death investigation on the 1800 block of Avenue B North has been deemed to be the city’s fifth homicide of the year. The body of a 49-year-old man was located in the home and he was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Crime Stoppers issue wanted list

Crime Stoppers issue wanted list

From Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers: Weekly Wanted List: Julian Brandon - Wanted by Yorkton RCMP for : Sec. 733.1(1) CC x2 – Fail to comply with probation and Sec. 145(4)(b) C.C. Rebecca Bruzda - Wanted by Yorkton RCMP for: Sec.
Battlefords shelter needs puppy food

Battlefords shelter needs puppy food

With many of the residents of Dillon having been evacuated to North Battleford due to fire, the Battlefords Humane Society has been asked to help with pets coming with their families.
New dig-safe training for youth in construction looking to improve safety skills

New dig-safe training for youth in construction looking to improve safety skills

A collaboration between several construction organizations in the province has resulted in the launch of a new youth training program, focused on teaching safety know-how when digging near underground utility lines.
ATV theft north of Lloydminster

ATV theft north of Lloydminster

This is a message from the RCMP Saskatchewan Crime Watch Advisory Network. ATV theft - Maidstone RCMP In between July 12th 0700 hours and July 14th 1900 hours, a vacant shop located north of Lloydminster, SK, was broken into.
Seven women lead land sharing network

Seven women lead land sharing network

The power of women helped make the newly-formed Treaty Land Sharing Network a reality, an initiative that is considered to be the first step toward land-based reconciliation and fulfilling and implementing the Treaty relationship.
Man arrested by Saskatoon Police Guns & Gangs Unit sent to prison

Man arrested by Saskatoon Police Guns & Gangs Unit sent to prison

A man arrested by the Saskatoon Police Guns & Gangs Unit was sentenced to prison on weapons and drug trafficking charges. A sentencing hearing for Keenan Rorion Chakita, 19, was held in Saskatoon Provincial Court July 14.
Woman accused of robbing Lloydminster hotel at gunpoint released on bail

Woman accused of robbing Lloydminster hotel at gunpoint released on bail

A woman who was wanted by police after she allegedly robbed a Lloydminster hotel at gunpoint was granted bail today. Kacey Dillon, 20, had a show cause hearing in Lloydminster Provincial Court July 15. Details from bail hearings can’t be published.
Man sentenced in Meadow Lake court to 360 days for weapons offences

Man sentenced in Meadow Lake court to 360 days for weapons offences

A Meadow Lake man was handed 360 days in prison for weapons offences. John Robert Arnold, 27, was sentenced in Meadow Lake Provincial Court July 14. With credit for pretrial custody Arnold has 103 days left to serve.
Two individuals charged with murder after death of 2-year-old girl in Regina

Two individuals charged with murder after death of 2-year-old girl in Regina

Regina Police have laid charges against two individuals after investigation into the death of a two-year-old last month deemed a homicide.
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