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Biggar man allegedly escapes custody, points firearm, uses vehicle as weapon

Biggar man allegedly escapes custody, points firearm, uses vehicle as weapon

A man is facing 19 charges after allegedly getting out of his handcuffs before fleeing from the Biggar RCMP, pointing a firearm at someone, and using a vehicle as a weapon against three other people.
Rosthern RCMP officers assist in evacuation during motel fire

Rosthern RCMP officers assist in evacuation during motel fire

Submitted The actions of two quick-thinking Rosthern RCMP officers helped ensure everyone escaped safely from a recent fire at a motel in the town of Rosthern. On April 14, shortly after 1:30 a.m.
Still time to nominate a ‘worst’ road

Still time to nominate a ‘worst’ road

Saskatchewan motorists, cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians have until April 27 to nominate and vote for the worst roads they have travelled on. CAA will name the country’s worst roads based on those votes on April 28.
Do we ignore our everyday miracles from God?

Do we ignore our everyday miracles from God?

Albert Einstein said there are only two ways to live your life. One way is to believe everything is a miracle and the other way is to believe nothing is a miracle.
685 distracted driving tickets issued in March

685 distracted driving tickets issued in March

Focus on the road, not on your devices
Coady Dher elected reeve of RM of Glenside

Coady Dher elected reeve of RM of Glenside

Baljennie News
Saskatchewan expanding virtual health care options

Saskatchewan expanding virtual health care options

The Ministry of Health and eHealth Saskatchewan are developing an action plan to enhance virtual services, focusing on security, privacy and user experience.
Sask. First Nations group fined for leaking sewage into lake

Sask. First Nations group fined for leaking sewage into lake

A First Nation’s group was fined $10,000 for leaking sewage into Black Lake and ordered to write an article about what occurred for distribution to northern print media outlets.
Update: All three missing snowmobilers found deceased

Update: All three missing snowmobilers found deceased

Update: This afternoon, Tuesday, around 2 p.m. Cindy Roberts was located deceased in the water by the RCMP Underwater Recovery Team. Her family has been notified.
Body of man found in burned house, Pelican Lake FN

Body of man found in burned house, Pelican Lake FN

On April 18, 2021, just before 5 a.m. the Spritwood RCMP Detachment received a call of a house fire on Pelican Lake First Nation.
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