Assault
Humboldt RCMP investigating assault
RCMP in Humboldt are investigating an assault. The incident just after midnight on Wednesday at a home on 13th St. Police say two males entered a home and a man inside left with the suspects and was assaulted. The man's injuries were non-life threatening in nature, and he was the subject of a missing persons' release t...
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Arson investigation
Alleged wildfire bugs appear in court
A mental health assessment has been ordered for a young woman accused of setting a fire last month in the area of Montreal Lake Cree Nation. Cleo Halkett's case was discussed Thursday at Prince Albert Provincial Court and adjourned to June 19 for a possible bail hearing. According to a statement provided last week by W...
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Assault
Humboldt RCMP investigating assault
RCMP in Humboldt are investigating an assault. The incident just after midnight on Wednesday at a home on 13th St. Police say two males entered a home and a man inside left with the suspects and was assaulted. The man's injuries were non-life threatening in nature, and he was the subject of a missing persons' release t...
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Arson investigation
Alleged wildfire bugs appear in court
A mental health assessment has been ordered for a young woman accused of setting a fire last month in the area of Montreal Lake Cree Nation. Cleo Halkett's case was discussed Thursday at Prince Albert Provincial Court and adjourned to June 19 for a possible bail hearing. According to a statement provided last week by W...
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Annual Tournament
222's Fastpitch Shootout in Melfort this weekend
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Vandalism
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Community airtime award
Community Airtime Award nominations are closing fast
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Saskatchewan
Thursday wildfire update
Toned-down wildfire season continues
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Staff from gas stations, food stores, restaurants permitted to re-enter tri-communities early
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Annual Tournament
222's Fastpitch Shootout in Melfort this weekend
The Spruce Haven ball diamonds will be full of action this weekend, as the Melfort Minor Softball Association (MMSA) hosts their annual 222's Fastpitch Shootout.The tournament will have the U13 and U15 Melfort Spirit as the hosts with 13 other teams competing, eight in the U15 side and five in the U13 side.Five teams a...
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CurlSask
Hudson Bay wins Curling Club of the Year
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Jun 11, 2025
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Graduated Mustang
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Jun 09, 2025
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Rooted In Agriculture
Growing Community . . . One Acre at a Time
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