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Paradise Hill RCMP arrest man after theft of copper wire

Paradise Hill RCMP arrest man after theft of copper wire

Officers located and seized approximately 425 kilograms of copper wire in the suspect's truck.
Celebrating international students’ impact

Celebrating international students’ impact

International Education Week at Saskatchewan Polytechnic highlights benefits of global education.
Man facing charges after 50 kilograms of cocaine seized

Man facing charges after 50 kilograms of cocaine seized

During a subsequent investigation with the assistance of a Saskatchewan RCMP police dog, officers located and seized approximately 50 kilograms of cocaine and a sum of cash inside the vehicle.
North Battleford postal workers take to the streets picketing

North Battleford postal workers take to the streets picketing

"Our demands are reasonable: fair wages, safe working conditions, the right to retire with dignity, and the expansion of services at the public post office." - Workers' statement
Suspect in stolen truck strikes police vehicle trying to escape

Suspect in stolen truck strikes police vehicle trying to escape

Investigation determined the vehicle had been reported as stolen in Nipawin on Nov. 2.
Suspect wanted following forcible confinement arrested

Suspect wanted following forcible confinement arrested

On Nov. 17, Pierceland RCMP located and arrested Lorne Singer at a residence on Big Island Lake Cree Territory.
Photos: Battlefords chamber hands out BBEX awards for 2024

Photos: Battlefords chamber hands out BBEX awards for 2024

The annual Battlefords and District Chamber of Commerce BBEX Awards were presented Nov. 7.
Two people die in collision near Alcurve

Two people die in collision near Alcurve

On Nov. 16 at approximately 12 p.m., Maidstone RCMP received a report of a collision at the intersection of Highway 17 and Highway 3, near Alcurve.
Garden Chat: Sweet potatoes in Saskatchewan — update 2024

Garden Chat: Sweet potatoes in Saskatchewan — update 2024

Growing sweet potatoes in Saskatchewan takes special care as the tubers require a longer frost-free period than is normally experienced.
Twin Rivers curler experiences Can-Am curling tour

Twin Rivers curler experiences Can-Am curling tour

Cole Tenetuik and fellow curlers from across Canada make up five teams that will log in 109 games on the Can-Am tour.
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