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Suspect facing charges after crash, evading police incident

Suspect facing charges after crash, evading police incident

At approximately 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 10, while on regular patrol, officers observed a vehicle believed to have been involved in multiple prior evade police incidents driving in the 2800 block of 6th Avenue East.
RCMP Commander shares thoughts on past year and plans ahead

RCMP Commander shares thoughts on past year and plans ahead

Looking at some of the RCMP's achievements in tackling crime in 2024, Gilbert said the RCMP have taken a proactive approach, which is reflected in its latest statistics.
Suspect allegedly tried to ram RCMP vehicle with tractor

Suspect allegedly tried to ram RCMP vehicle with tractor

On Jan. 8, Prince Albert RCMP planned to visit a rural residence approximately 15 kilometres west of Prince Albert in relation to an ongoing investigation.
Two people charged after police seize firearm, knives from vehicle

Two people charged after police seize firearm, knives from vehicle

On Jan. 11 at approximately 11:30 p.m., while on regular patrol in the area of 15th Street West and 1st Avenue West, officers observed a vehicle driving in an unsafe manner and quickly conducted a traffic stop.
Ordinary people doing extraordinary jobs earns King Charles Medal for Sask. woman

Ordinary people doing extraordinary jobs earns King Charles Medal for Sask. woman

More than 25 years of dedication to career in healthcare earns Denise Houk-Blain King Charless III Coronation Medal.
Garden Chat: Bleeding heart a long-lived perennial

Garden Chat: Bleeding heart a long-lived perennial

An attractive old-fashioned favourite in Prairie gardens.
Travel not recommended on icy roads in the Battlefords area

Travel not recommended on icy roads in the Battlefords area

Ice and blowing snow make driving dangerous, despite sunny skies.
Update: Meadow Lake man declared deceased in rollover near Flying Dust

Update: Meadow Lake man declared deceased in rollover near Flying Dust

On Jan. 9 at approximately 6:15 a.m., Meadow Lake RCMP received a report of a single-vehicle rollover on Highway 55, just east of Flying Dust First Nation.
Saskatoon man declared deceased in crash near Biggar

Saskatoon man declared deceased in crash near Biggar

Investigation determined a car and a semi collided.
VIDEO: Man tasered in police arrest in parking lot in North Battleford

VIDEO: Man tasered in police arrest in parking lot in North Battleford

Officers searched the vehicle the suspect was driving and seized a conducted energy device, a small amount of meth and other evidence of drug trafficking, forged documents and unstamped tobacco.
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