Vandalism in Middle Lake
Vandalism in Middle Lake under investigation
Humboldt RCMP are asking for the public's help to solve a case of vandalism. The incident happened at a business parking lot along Highway 20 in Middle Lake on March 6. Video surveillance showed a four-door older model Chevrolet truck with a dark slip tank pull into the parking lot. (Submitted/RCMP)A man wearing a ball...
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Property crime and theft
Attempted thefts in Melfort as warmer weather arrives
The warmer weather isn't all good news for homeowners in Melfort. It appears the criminal element is also warming up, attempting to steal items from vehicles and garages. Numerous posts on various social media pages regarding crime in Melfort have indicated attempted break-ins and thefts across the city, including Scot...
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Vandalism in Middle Lake
Vandalism in Middle Lake under investigation
Humboldt RCMP are asking for the public's help to solve a case of vandalism. The incident happened at a business parking lot along Highway 20 in Middle Lake on March 6. Video surveillance showed a four-door older model Chevrolet truck with a dark slip tank pull into the parking lot. (Submitted/RCMP)A man wearing a ball...
13h ago
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Attempted thefts in Melfort as warmer weather arrives
The warmer weather isn't all good news for homeowners in Melfort. It appears the criminal element is also warming up, attempting to steal items from vehicles and garages. Numerous posts on various social media pages regarding crime in Melfort have indicated attempted break-ins and thefts across the city, including Scot...
14h ago
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Suspect in post office break-ins arrested
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Hoopla results
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Mustangs dominate Game 2, take 2-0 series lead
The Melfort Mustangs took care of business Saturday night in Game 2 against the Kindersley Klippers.After trailing 1-0 after the first period, despite controlling most of the play, Melfort broke the game open in the second scoring five unanswered goals."In the first I think we dominated, but we just needed to get ...
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