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RCMP arrest man after 'increased police presence' in Kinistino
Melfort RCMP issued an update on the increased police presence in Kinistino that occurred on Friday.Police said on Friday morning around 10:30 a.m., with the assistance of the Ministry of Environment ...
Jun 21, 2021

Quebec premier rejects suggestion for statutory holiday to honour Indigenous Peoples
MONTREAL - Quebec isn't interested in adding a statutory holiday in the province to recognize Indigenous Peoples. Premier Franois Legault told reporters today the province has enough statutory holiday...
Jun 21, 2021

CUplex offers return of indoor sports, increased capacity among latest updates this week
It is an exciting time for those looking to stay active this summer at North Battleford's Credit Union CUplex.As of this week, the Battlefords CO-OP Aquatic Centre and NationsWest Field House have bot...
Jun 21, 2021

Tri-community residents celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day
The urban reserve in La Ronge was buzzing with positive energy Monday as residents came together to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day. The festivities came after Air Ronge Mayor Julie Baschuk,...
Jun 21, 2021

Charity Steer fundraiser receives another large donation
Inspired by the generosity of a local business owner and 4-H club, JGL Livestock has added a nearly $50,000 donation to the 2021 Charity Steer Show and Sale. This is the second year the cattle company...
Jun 21, 2021

Defence committee rises without report on Vance allegations
OTTAWA - The House of Commons defence committee ended months of hearings on the Liberal government's handling of sexual misconduct allegations involving senior military officers without producing a re...
Jun 21, 2021

PHAC president rebuked, still doesn't produce documents on fired scientists
OTTAWA - Conservatives are proposing that the Public Health Agency of Canada's offices be searched after the head of the agency refused once again to hand over unredacted documents related to the firi...
Jun 21, 2021

Lionel Desmond inquiry: soldier's sister-in-law testifies about his mental decline
PORT HAWKESBURY, N.S. - An inquiry investigating why a former Canadian soldier killed his family and himself in 2017 heard today that Lionel Desmond's mental health appeared stable when he returned fr...
Jun 21, 2021

RCMP charge man in relation to stolen vehicle from Birch Hills
RCMP have charged a 26-year-old man after a vehicle was stolen from Birch Hills.Melfort RCMP received a complaint of the stolen vehicle on June 6, around 1 p.m., and found the vehicle in Kinistino. Ho...
Jun 21, 2021

Raiders' preseason schedule announced
The Prince Albert Raiders will have four preseason games this year to prepare for the 2021-22 campaign.The Raiders will play the Regina Pats twice, Sept. 17 at the Art Hauser Centre and Sept. 18 at th...
Jun 21, 2021