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Submitted On Thursday, Feb. 6, Cst. Arsenault of the Maidstone RCMP Detachment was on patrol in downtown Maidstone and located seven running vehicles that were unlocked and could have easily been stolen in seconds.

By Lisa Joy, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Canada’s prisons recently recorded the highest use of force incidents ever and there are too many involving mentally ill inmates in Regional Treatment Centres, according to Canada’s prison watchdog.

Pride of the Northwest MMXX launched its 20th anniversary contest this weekend, Feb. 21 and 22, at Gold Eagle Casino.

The Battlefords Barons hold a two-games-to-one lead over the Saskatoon Screaming Eagles in midget AA playoff action in the Centre Four League.

Prairie Wool

The hockey season for the Battlefords AAA Stars came to an end Sunday with a 5-3 loss to the Moose Jaw Warriors. The game at the Civic Centre was a close one most of the way.

By Lisa Joy, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A Loon Lake man charged with several weapons-related offences remains in custody and wasn’t given bail when he appeared in Meadow Lake Provincial Court Feb. 20.

By Lisa Joy, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A Sturgeon Lake First Nation woman facing numerous weapons offences remains in custody after appearing in Prince Albert Provincial Court Feb. 20.

The Macklin Mohawks are awaiting the winner of the Wilkie Outlaws-Hafford Hawks series in the Sask West Hockey League. The Outlaws and Hawks are deadlocked 1-1 going into play this week.