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Homicide
Man accused of murdering mother, in jail hours prior: police
A man who is charged with killing his mother at the Bryant Place Apartments in Prince Albert, had been in jail less than four hours prior. That information coming from Prince Albert police with respect to the arrest of Everett Constant. In a statement provided Monday afternoon, they confirmed Constant was first picked ...
May 06, 2024
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Nipawin heliport donation
Getting closer: Nipawin Heliport Project receives $50k donation from SaskPower
The Nipawin Heliport project has received another financial boost. During an event on Monday, SaskPower presented a $50,000 cheque.Carrot River Valley MLA Fred Bradshaw, Twin Lakes District Planning Commission Chair Jerry Kindrat, and Nipawin Hospital representatives were also on hand for the presentation at the future...
May 06, 2024
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Wanted man
Traffic stop for mud covered plate leads to arrest
A mud-covered license plate on a vehicle recently led traffic officers to a driver without a license or registration, the wrong plates and some bolt cutters and balaclavas along with a lot of keys. Kinistino RCMP pulled the vehicle over at 10:30 am on April 30 because of the mud-covered plate. Along with the lack of do...
May 06, 2024
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Rain is a good thing
Moisture should help Sask. farmers, agronomist says
The recent rainfall across north-central Saskatchewan should help farmers with seeding, according to one agronomist.Elliott Hildebrand, who covers the area around Saskatoon, said this spring's precipitation could create better conditions for farmers after dry conditions in recent years."We've been in a moisture de...
May 06, 2024
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Naicam murder suspect
Man charged in Naicam murder makes first court appearance
A man suspected of killing a relative will return to court in Melfort next month. Kevin Swanson, 57, has been charged with second-degree murder after an incident last week. Melfort RCMP received a report of a serious assault at a home on 3rd Ave. N. in Naicam on May 2. When officers arrived, they found an injured man, ...
May 06, 2024
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Court proceedings
Man accused of killing mother, makes first court appearance
A man accused of killing his mother said nothing and looked only at the judge when he made his first court appearance Monday morning at Prince Albert Provincial Court.In connection to the incident from last Saturday at the Bryant Place Apartments, Everett Constant, 27, is facing a charge of second-degree murder.He's be...
May 06, 2024
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Crime
RCMP Major Crimes charge Naicam man with second degree murder
Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes has charged a 57-year-old Naicam man following reports of a serious assault that happened in the community on Thursday. Melfort RCMP responded to the call at around 4:30 p.m. which happened at a residence on 3rd Ave. N. Upon arrival, officers found an injured male who was later pronounced...
May 05, 2024
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MMIWG2S+
Melfort MMIWG2S+ Walk raises awareness, brings people together
The smell of sage filled the air as a large crowd gathered to show their support for those missing or murdered across Canada. The second annual Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit Plus Walk (MMIWG2S+) Walk in Melfort was held at the Kerry Vickar Centre (KVC) Friday, after the recent wet condi...
May 04, 2024
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Police see escalating violence daily
Sask police officers facing escalating assaults, violence
When RCMP officers in La Ronge pulled over a vehicle on the afternoon of June 19, 2022, they did so because it was speeding. The car was an unremarkable older four-door sedan that turned into a nearby residential driveway after the officers turned on their lights and activated sirens. Watchguard video from the cruiser ...
May 03, 2024
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Multi-K registration
Early registration open for this year's Melfort Multi-K
Spring has just arrived, but it's never too early to think about an annual late-summer tradition in Melfort. Registration is now open for the Melfort Multi-K being held Sept. 14. Race Director Allison Rogers told northeastNOW that anyone interested can go to melfortmultik.ca to register in the free Castle Northland Bui...
May 03, 2024
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