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Proclaimed week aims to educate public about native prairie
Native prairie is one of the most endangered ecosystems in the world, according to the Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan. That is why the organization has requested the government of Saska...
Jun 17, 2019 The Ministry of Environment and Ministry of Agriculture have jointly proclaimed June 16 to 22 as Native Prairie Appreciation Week in Saskatchewan. (ID 118651074 © Koobphenglee | Dreamstime.com)

Conservation officers find wasted fish at Bigstone Lake boat launch
Saskatchewan's Ministry of Environment is encouraging residents to call its Turn In Poachers (TIP) hotline if anyone has information about wasted fish at Bigstone Lake.According to a media release, on...
Jun 17, 2019 This photo shows some of the fish found at Bigstone Lake. (submitted photo/Sasktip)

Despite rain, everyone happy with Melfort 222's Fastpitch Shootout
The Melfort 222's Fastpitch Shootout took place over the weekend, and it was a wet one.With about 30mm of rain falling in the Melfort region between mid-afternoon Friday and late Sunday, conditions we...
Jun 17, 2019 The Melfort Spirit team won the U14 division after the game was called late with the Spirit holding the lead.(Facebook/Melfort Minor Softball Association)

Larson Ballantyne
Described as 5-9, 150 pounds, black hair and brown eyes. Wanted by the Prince Albert Police Service for aggravated assault, robbery with violence and breach of court order x3.
Jun 17, 2019 Larson Ballantyne, 29.

Lawrence Lavallee
Lawrence Lavallee, 29.Described as violent, 5-8, 140 pounds, black hair and brown eyes. Wanted by the Prince Albert Police Service for assault causing bodily harm, breach of court order and failing to...
Jun 17, 2019 Lawrence Lavallee, 29.

Jordana Badger
Described as 5-0, 160 pounds, black hair and brown eyes. Wanted by the Prince Albert Police Service for uttering threats, breach of court order x2 and failing to attend court x3.
Jun 17, 2019 Jordana Badger, 24.

B.C. mom tells inquest into teen son's death that she found drugs in his room
VICTORIA - The mother of a Victoria teen who died of a drug overdose last year says she was shocked to discover her son had sedation drugs from her dental office stashed in his bedroom. Rachel Staples...
Jun 17, 2019

Austin Dolter
Described as 5-9, 140 pounds, black hair and brown eyes. Wanted by the Prince Albert Police Service for possession of a loaded firearm, possession of a firearm without a licence, careless transportati...
Jun 17, 2019 Austin Dolter, 21. (submitted photo/Prince Albert Police Service)

Toronto hospital says surgery program will help trans patients 'live true lives'
TORONTO - Janet Macbeth says "to be trans is to wait." The 40-year-old waited until her wife was pregnant with their second child in 2017 to come out as transgender. Then she waited&nbs...
Jun 17, 2019

Travellers encouraged to obey rules during Nipawin bridge reconstruction
The Town of Nipawin is passing on a message of compliance from those working on the Highway 55 Bridge on the outskirts of Nipawin.Stantec Engineering and the Saskatchewan Provincial Government, who ar...
Jun 17, 2019 Travellers crossing the Nipawin Bridge on Highway 55 are encouraged to obey traffic lights and guidelines. (File photo/northeastNOW Staff).