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A man arrested for a string of recent thefts in the city is in custody. Mathieu Smith made his first appearance in provincial court Friday morning in North Battleford. He is remanded in custody until Monday morning for a bail hearing.

P { margin-bottom: 0.21cm; }A:link { } Growth in the Asia Pacific region, most notably China, has slowed lately from its erstwhile torrid rate, prompting widespread fears that the slowdown may jeopardize any global economic recovery.

Financial institutions continue to create and market products like index-linked GICs that harvest many fees and commissions, but defy investment logic.

The Fundata FundGrade A+ Awards Presentations were held in Toronto on January 21. A total of 225 funds were presented with A+ Awards for 2014. The complete list of A+ Award winners can be found on Fund Library .

The Town of Battleford is hoping to have a new official community plan by the end of this year. Last week, town council approved a resolution to have Crosby Hanna and Associates prepared a new plan and an accompanying zoning bylaw.

Randy Redding is resigning his position as superintendent of parks and recreation for the Town of Battleford after 35 years employment with the Town.

Double Vision

Battlefords RCMP say they have arrested a man they allege has been involved in a series of shoplifting incidents in North Battleford this week. Police say the man is suspected of involvement in at least four thefts from businesses.

RCMP Daily Report