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Firearm discharge early Tuesday, suspect identified

Firearm discharge early Tuesday, suspect identified

Another firearm discharge has taken place in North Battleford. Battlefords RCMP report that on Oct. 22, at 2:20 a.m., members responded to a complaint of a firearm being discharged.
Rosemarie Falk retakes Battlefords-Lloydminster

Rosemarie Falk retakes Battlefords-Lloydminster

See a video of remarks by Conservative Rosemarie Falk, returned to her seat in Ottawa, on our twitter feed . Click here Rosemarie Falk has run away with Battlefords-Lloydminster.
Meadow Lake RCMP investigate shooting at a residence

Meadow Lake RCMP investigate shooting at a residence

On Oct. 19, 2019, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Meadow Lake RCMP responded to the report of a firearm being discharged once at a residence on the 600 block of Sergent Avenue in Meadow Lake.
Landfill re-opened, fire is out

Landfill re-opened, fire is out

A release from City Hall says the landfill site has re-opened after a fire shut the site down this morning. At approximately 8 a.m. on Oct. 21 a minor fire at North Battleford’s waste management facility landfill was detected.
Two new lottery millionaires in Saskatchewan this weekend

Two new lottery millionaires in Saskatchewan this weekend

Submitted by Saskatchewan Lotteries It could be the beginning of a very exciting week for the owners of two winning lottery tickets in Saskatchewan. Two tickets sold in the province won a million dollars or more on Saturday, Oct. 19.
Third Avenue presenting workshop on resiliency in the family

Third Avenue presenting workshop on resiliency in the family

Submitted Third Avenue United Church is presenting a workshop on Building Resiliency in Families.
Conservation group encourages people to leave their leaves on the ground

Conservation group encourages people to leave their leaves on the ground

Fall is here and so is that dreaded chore – or is it?
Saskatoon friends share $100,000 Extra win

Saskatoon friends share $100,000 Extra win

Submitted by Saskatchewan Lotteries Tracy Ridgewell and 35 of her friends were thrilled to find out they’d won $100,000 together on the Sept. 21 Extra draw.
BUH Foundation awards previous purchaser prize

BUH Foundation awards previous purchaser prize

Submitted Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation held the second set of draws in the $100,000 Cash Lottery on Friday, Oct. 18, awarding $25,000 to 16 lucky winners.
What did you learn today?

What did you learn today?

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