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Drugs and weapons charges against Melfort man

The RCMP Crime Reduction Team have charged a man from Melfort with drug/weapons offences following arrests near Wakaw Jan. 30.

Jan 31, 2020 1:31 PM Read more >

RCMP seek information about Shaun Woytiuk

Unable to complete wellness check request

Jan 31, 2020 11:00 AM Read more >

Counting is caring: be a part of the Great Backyard Bird Count

All around the world, people are helping birds by counting them for science.

Jan 31, 2020 10:36 AM Read more >

Two police vehicles rammed in latest Onion Lake incident

Two 19-year-olds facing numerous charges

Jan 31, 2020 10:14 AM Read more >

Hill new judge for NB Provincial Court

Kevin Dale Hill has been appointed as a judge to North Battleford Provincial Court. The announcement was made by the Government of Saskatchewan Friday.

Jan 31, 2020 10:01 AM Read more >

Masterpieces by Jack Frost

Jan 30, 2020 3:15 PM Read more >

Uncovering more than we expect

Neighbourly Advice According to Ed

Jan 30, 2020 2:56 PM Read more >

Reapprehended prisoner who escaped custody makes court appearance

A recaptured prisoner, who allegedly escaped custody after getting out of his restraints and dashing for freedom, appeared in La Ronge Provincial Court Jan. 30 via CCTV.

Jan 30, 2020 2:14 PM Read more >

Trial set for two Whitefish men facing firearms charges

Two Whitefish men facing numerous firearms offences have pleaded not guilty and their trials are set. Henry Ratt, 23, and Larry Durocher, 36, were arrested Oct. 19, 2019, by Big River RCMP after trying to evade police.

Jan 30, 2020 1:46 PM Read more >

SUMA convention has Battlefords flavour

The Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association convention is happening in Regina Feb. 2 to 5, and this year will see a particular Battlefords flavour to the event. The city of North Battleford is involved directly in a couple of presentations.

Jan 30, 2020 10:03 AM Read more >

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