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Man facing charges in death of Richard 'Dick' Buck heading to trial

Man facing charges in death of Richard 'Dick' Buck heading to trial

Richard Buck died in hospital from his injuries after an assault at a home in Meota.
Robert "Bobby" Thomas receives life sentence in Megan Gallagher death

Robert "Bobby" Thomas receives life sentence in Megan Gallagher death

The court confirmed to SaskToday, Thomas pleaded guilty to the lesser offence of second-degree murder.
Update: Police investigate fatal collision near Hudson Bay as suspicious

Update: Police investigate fatal collision near Hudson Bay as suspicious

Investigation determined a vehicle left Highway 9 and came to rest at the bottom of an embankment.
Preliminary hearing underway for accused in Richard Buck's death

Preliminary hearing underway for accused in Richard Buck's death

Richard Buck died in hospital from his injuries after an assault at a home in Meota.
Pack the Patrol Unit donations give boost to Battlefords Humane Society

Pack the Patrol Unit donations give boost to Battlefords Humane Society

New this year was a partnership with the SJHL’s Battlefords North Stars.
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.
Inquest set into shooting death at Waseca

Inquest set into shooting death at Waseca

At the time of his death, Trent Angus was wanted by Cut Knife RCMP for a firearms complaint on Little Pine First Nation that occurred on Nov. 28, 2021.
Woman charged relating to building fire in Biggar

Woman charged relating to building fire in Biggar

On Sept. 25, Biggar RCMP received a report of a building on fire on Main Street in Biggar.
North Battleford city councillor facing criminal charge

North Battleford city councillor facing criminal charge

The city said it will refrain from commenting further at this time and will respect the judicial process while the matter is prosecuted through court.
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