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The Saskatchewan Rush stifled the Vancouver Warriors defence in a 10-7 win inside Rogers Arena. 

For the fifth time this season, the opponents opened the scoring, but the Rush would get three in the first quarter, two from Brock Haley and one from Austin Shanks. 

Mike Triolo and Clark Walter would score in the second frame, putting Saskatchewan up 5-4 at half time. 

Ryan Keenan got the offence rolling in the third, while Robert Church, Shanks and Walter added some cushion with a 9-4 lead going into the final quarter. 

The Regina Pats power play had their way against the Swift Current Broncos Friday night with a 4-1 win at InnovationPlex.

A standard traffic stop turned into an investigation after a vehicle fled the police last Thursday night. Deputy Chief Shane St. John with the Weyburn Police Service says a truck fled at a high rate of speed after officers attempted a traffic stop for a burnt-out taillight. 

“It ran off at a dangerous speed. It's very, very icy. We do have a pretty good idea who that truck belongs to, so that investigation is ongoing and charges will be pending.” 

He explains vehicles that flee police are rarely afraid of a ticket and are typically hiding other criminal activity. 

Three men are facing multiple charges after a police pursuit that began in North Battleford and ended on the Red Pheasant First Nation.

Battlefords RCMP received a report of gunfire on the night of February 14, around 10:45 p.m. Investigators determined shots were fired from a vehicle carrying three individuals. No injuries were reported.

Throughout centres in Saskatchewan, abandoned residences or business properties are the targets of photographers and social media posters looking to relive bygone days. For residents in those communities, such buildings are eyesores and potential hazards. That’s why the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is calling on the provincial government to pitch in with helping dispose of some of these derelicts.  

The RCMP announced Wednesday afternoon two suspects have been arrested in connection with the four homicides on Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation on February 4th. 

The Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes Unit arrested 18-year-old Darrius Racette in Yorkton on February 18th. He has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder in relation to the deaths of Tracey Hotomani, Sheldon Quewezance, Shauna Fay, and Terry Jack. 

When winter temperatures hit as hard as they have in the past few weeks, people rely on a dependable source of power to maintain their homes. Joel Cherry is a spokesperson for SaskPower, he assures their infrastructure is built to withstand extreme temperatures. 

Two big WHL East Division games for the Swift Current Broncos as they host the Regina Pats tonight and Brandon Wheat Kings tomorrow.

"We know they're both division games," said Broncos rookie defenceman Daxon Yerex. "Big points that we can grab. Brandon being ahead of us in the standings so that's big points we can grab. Regina we still can't look past them."

Swift Current is coming into the weekend having lost three of their last four games.

A local hockey legend was loudly supporting Team Canada during the 4 Nationals Face-Off.

Shaunavon native Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser tweeted her support for Canada as they took on the United-States in the new tournament's championship game.

"Signed. Sealed. Delivered!! (Way to Go) Boys! Great game," Wickenheiser wrote on X.

The second round of the Notakeu Hockey League playoffs start tonight.

Mossbank hosts Assiniboia and Yellow Grass is home to Avonlea.

Assiniboia won both games in the season series with the Blades.

Both games start at 8pm.

Game 2 between the Rebels and Blades isn't until Tuesday night in Assiniboia.