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City of Humboldt approves 2025 budget

City of Humboldt approves 2025 budget

The City of Humboldt approved a 3.9 per cent increase in 2025 budget. The utility rate will also see an increase of 5.28 per cent in 2025.
Man charged with several weapons offences following police seizure

Man charged with several weapons offences following police seizure

The man resisted arrest; however, officers were able to bring him safely into custody; a modified shotgun was seized at the scene.
Man charged with arson following church fire in Loon Lake

Man charged with arson following church fire in Loon Lake

Loon Lake RCMP continued to investigate the September 2024 fire that destroyed a church in Loon Lake.
La Ronge 2025 budget approved with no increase to municipal levy

La Ronge 2025 budget approved with no increase to municipal levy

The Town of La Ronge approved a total of $11.2 million in 2025 capital infrastructure with a no increases to the municipal levy or water and sewer rates.
Man facing charges following shooting

Man facing charges following shooting

On Dec. 8, police attended to Meadow Lake where a 27-year-old male suspect had been arrested by Meadow Lake RCMP.
Loaded firearm thrown at police vehicle as suspects try to escape

Loaded firearm thrown at police vehicle as suspects try to escape

While officers pursued the vehicle, occupants threw a number of items in what officers believed was an attempt to disable their police vehicles.
Verdict postponed for accused in death of Jason Chartier

Verdict postponed for accused in death of Jason Chartier

Robert Young, now 70, is facing charges of second-degree murder in the death of聽Jason Chartier in 2018 in Buffalo Narrows.
School bus driver charged with impaired driving in Dillon

School bus driver charged with impaired driving in Dillon

Buffalo River Dene Nation security officers and school employees observed signs a school bus driver was intoxicated.
Another court appearance for residents accused of striking police cruiser

Another court appearance for residents accused of striking police cruiser

When they approached the vehicle with emergency lights engaged, the truck sped up and struck the police vehicle twice, disabling it.
Man arrested following increased police presence in Sucker River

Man arrested following increased police presence in Sucker River

La Ronge RCMP advise of an increased police presence in the community of Sucker River, located approximately 230 kilometres north of Prince Albert
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