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MAIDSTONE — A rash of thefts from vehicles late Sunday and early Monday have Maidstone RCMP reminding residents to be diligent in securing vehicles and not to leave valuables in their vehicles.

It took five hours of negotiation to defuse a dangerous situation at a residence in the 600 block of 102nd Street Sunday. Battlefords RCMP say they were notified at about 4 p.m. of an intoxicated man threatening to harm himself with a firearm.

Battlefords RCMP are seeking information about a Saskatoon man who took a bus from that city to North Battleford and was last seen in North Battleford at about 4:30 p.m. March 19. Blayne Redcalf, 43, is aboriginal, 5’4, 210 lbs.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elsie Frances Egert (nee Calder) on March 21, 2015 at Elk Point at the age of 76 years. Elsie was born on January 28, 1939 at North Battleford, SK to Irene & Andrew Calder.

Every person has a story. Every group has a story. But some of these stories have been buried in history – not because they were of no import, but because of their shamefulness.