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After Sunday’s opening ceremonies took place in a packed Civic Centre, the 2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games began in full Monday with a number of events around the Battlefords.

RCMP Daily Report

At appro ximately 5 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 18, Battlefords RCMP were dispatched to a complaint of a break and enter at a rural property west of Battleford.

Although they won't play in the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League playoffs, the Battlefords Stars are heading into the off-season on a winning note.

On Feb. 14, 2018, Colten Boushie, a 22-year-old man from Red Pheasant Cree Nation killed in 2016, was mentioned multiple times in the House of Commons.

The Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers Association has issued a statement against unfair accusations in aftermath of Gerald Stanley trial, which concluded in Battleford recently with a non guilty verdict. The statement, issued by Nicholas J. Stooshinoff, Q.

Sunday, Feb. 18 6 p.m. – Torch Relay at City Hall 7 p.m. – Opening Ceremonies at Civic Centre Monday, Feb. 19 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Weightlifting at Dekker Centre 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Men’s Hockey at Civic Centre and Don Ross Arena 9:30 a.m.

A pair of narrow losses proved to be the Battlefords Stars undoing in the race for a playoff spot in the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League.

The big item before North Battleford council last Monday night was the North Battleford Housing Strategy and Action Plan.