Battlefords News-Optimist

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The COVID-19 pandemic has cast a giant flood light on significant deficiencies in Canada’s prison system, says Ontario criminal lawyer Michael Spratt.

Superintendent Darren Campbell, Support Services Officer, Nova Scotia RCMP released the following information on the shooting tragedy in his province: Before I begin and provide you with information related to the incidents as they unfolded, I want t

Statement by the RCMP: On April 19, Nova Scotia RCMP lost a hero. Cst. Heidi Stevenson was killed while protecting others during an active shooter incident. Heidi graduated from Depot, the RCMP Training Academy, on February 2, 1996.

The federal and provincial governments have agreed to increase the 2020 AgriStability interim benefit payment percentage from 50 per cent to 75 per cent for Saskatchewan producers.

The Saskatchewan Provincial Parks Campsite Reservation Launch is set to begin May 4, with a camping start date of June 1.

Photographer Averil Hall got these shots of ice jamming up on the Battle River Thursday. All photos by Averil Hall * Please note these photos carry the photographer's copyright and may not be reproduced from this gallery.

As a result of the investigation and numerous tips from the public, Battlefords RCMP have able to identify and charge a suspect in the break in and theft of firearms from the Canadian store.

On April 18th, 2020, at approximately 4:30 a.m., Unity RCMP were called to an alarm at a business in Unity. Upon arrival members found that a break in had occurred and the front door glass had been smashed.

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