Balcarres

• Town of Balcarres, Sask. staff fight to save lab services at primary health centre

  A small town in Saskatchewan is waiting for the province to restore services at the Balcarres Integrated Health Centre after the lab was damaged in a November 2021 vehicle crash.

  Health

  Aug 4, 2022
  
• Regina police make 5 arrests following attempted armed robbery, ‘high risk’ traffic stop

  Two men from Balcarres, Sask. face charges in relation to an attempted armed robbery. Police conducted a high-risk traffic stop locating the suspects.

  Crime

  Mar 29, 2022
  
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• Peepeekisis Cree Nation opens cannabis dispensary to boost local economy

  Following approval from members and elders, the Peepeekisis Cree Nation started developing their own cannabis laws and regulations.

  Cannabis

  Feb 16, 2020
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• Torch passes to next ambassador for Saskatchewan’s sick, injured kids

  Torrie Schaffer of Balcarres will serve as the 2020 Saskatchewan ambassador for the Children’s Miracle Network champions program.

  Health

  Jan 17, 2020
• 3 dead following head-on crash near Melville, Sask.

  The cause a fatal collision near Melville, Sask., remains under investigation with assistance from the RCMP traffic reconstruction unit.

  Canada

  Dec 26, 2018
• Two inmates arrested after escaping while on work crew

  RCMP have arrested two inmates after they stole a vehicle while outside of the facility on a work crew.

  Crime

  Oct 5, 2018
• RCMP investigate possible school shooting in Balcarres

  UPDATE: On March 14, the RCMP confirmed that the complaint of the school shooting was made by a youth under 12-years-old, and as such, no charges will be laid and no further details about the youth involved are being released.

  Canada

  Mar 13, 2018
• New passenger bus services approved in Sask.

  There will be a new way for people to get around southern Saskatchewan soon.

  Canada

  Jun 30, 2017
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• 2 facing charges after home invasion in Balcarres

  Two people have been arrested after a home invasion in Balcarres, Sask. in late September.

  Crime

  Oct 5, 2015
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• Alcohol suspected in fatal rollover on Okanese First Nation

  A 20-year-old man is dead after being thrown from a vehicle on the Okanese First Nation, 14 kilometers northwest of Balcarres.

  Canada

  May 3, 2015