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Trial set for P.A. man facing drug trafficking, weapons charges

Trial set for P.A. man facing drug trafficking, weapons charges

A trial has been set for a man charged with numerous drug trafficking and weapons offences. Cameron Morin, 26, pleaded not guilty and a trial is set for July 21 in Prince Albert Provincial Court.
Joint investigation into ‘swatting’ incidents leads to arrest

Joint investigation into ‘swatting’ incidents leads to arrest

On Sept. 3, the Saskatoon Police Service entered into a joint investigation with the Edmonton Police Service and several United States law enforcement agencies into a youth engaged in ‘swatting’ activities on both sides of the border.
Moe responds to carbon tax ruling with five strategies, including small modular reactors

Moe responds to carbon tax ruling with five strategies, including small modular reactors

Saskatchewan’s fight against the federal carbon tax was lost on March 25, when the Supreme Court of Canada ruled 6-3 that a federal carbon tax is indeed constitutional.
Don’t prune elm trees from April 1 to Aug. 31

Don’t prune elm trees from April 1 to Aug. 31

The annual ban on pruning elm trees in Saskatchewan to help curb the spread of Dutch elm disease (DED) begins April 1, continuing until Aug. 31. During this period, it is illegal to prune elm trees.
Crime Stoppers – Female shoplifter sought

Crime Stoppers – Female shoplifter sought

Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers reports that on March 1, this female entered a drug store in North Battleford and allegedly stole a bottle of perfume.
Crime Stoppers – Battlefords RCMP looking for gas and dash suspect

Crime Stoppers – Battlefords RCMP looking for gas and dash suspect

Battlefords RCMP are requesting assistance to identify this female for a gas and dash that occurred at approximately 7:25 p.m. on March 5 at a gas station in North Battleford.
COVID-19 variant cases hitting the south; cases getting younger

COVID-19 variant cases hitting the south; cases getting younger

Regina continues to be a hotspot of COVID-19 but other parts of the province are seeing concerning rises as well. At the latest Sask. Health Authority news conference Thursday afternoon, chief medical health officer Dr.
Numerous delays, little progress in case against P.A. woman charged with manslaughter

Numerous delays, little progress in case against P.A. woman charged with manslaughter

There have been numerous adjournments in the case against a Prince Albert woman accused of shooting and killing an 18-year-old man. Lynessa Highway is charged with manslaughter in connection to the death of a man in Prince Albert last year.
Sudden death while in custody in NB under investigation

Sudden death while in custody in NB under investigation

Saskatchewan RCMP are reporting that Saskatoon Police Service have been requested to conduct an investigation into a sudden of a 30-year old female in custody in North Battleford. According to the RCMP, on March 24 at 4:34 p.m.
March 25 COVID-19 update: Two deaths, 155,754 vaccines administered, 168 new cases, 105 recoveries

March 25 COVID-19 update: Two deaths, 155,754 vaccines administered, 168 new cases, 105 recoveries

Vaccines Reported An additional 4,247 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 155,754.
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