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Provincial fire ban lifted

Provincial fire ban lifted

Municipalities, provincial parks may still have restrictions in place.
Not much change in latest wildfire update; 24 active fires

Not much change in latest wildfire update; 24 active fires

According to SPSA’s May 24 update, there are still active fire situations despite some improved conditions; 20 evacuees expected to return home today.
“Such a sad day in our city:” longtime city employee mourned

“Such a sad day in our city:” longtime city employee mourned

Mayor David Gillan has announced the death of North Battleford’s longtime environmental manager Tammy MacCormack.
Commemorating 150 years of RCMP history

Commemorating 150 years of RCMP history

Modern policing and historic roots honoured in stamp design.
North Battleford girl sings on stage with Shania Twain

North Battleford girl sings on stage with Shania Twain

Adalynn Oborowsky has been dreaming of singing on stage with Shania Twain for months and recently had that dream come true at a sold-out Shainina Twain concert in Saskatoon.
Unity RCMP investigate after finding submersed vehicle near Wilkie

Unity RCMP investigate after finding submersed vehicle near Wilkie

F Division RCMP Underwater Recovery Team searched the area to make sure no one was inside the vehicle.
North Battleford welcoming wildfire evacuees

North Battleford welcoming wildfire evacuees

North Battleford city council gets update on northern evacuation efforts within the community, with Patuanak and English River residents located in the city
Battlefords Blend members honoured with awards

Battlefords Blend members honoured with awards

Chorus competes for first time in a decade.
Crime spree: Battlefords RCMP arrest two, issue warrant for third person

Crime spree: Battlefords RCMP arrest two, issue warrant for third person

If you see Dennis Kennedy or know where he is, contact Battlefords RCMP at 306-446-1720. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
Battleford: Unmarked graves sought before construction begins

Battleford: Unmarked graves sought before construction begins

The search for residential school victims and unmarked graves begins before the building of a multi-million dollar interpretive center and art gallery at The Ridge.
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