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Woman charged for helping with alleged attempt to kill RCMP officer

Woman charged for helping with alleged attempt to kill RCMP officer

RCMP had issued an emergency alert June 19 after gunfire broke out and RCMP officers were shot at with two bullets hitting a police vehicle, one in the windshield and one in the radiator
Battlefords RCMP arrest son for mother's murder

Battlefords RCMP arrest son for mother's murder

The victim has been identified as 72-year-old Beatrice Geering.
U of S withdraws discrimination complaint against law student

U of S withdraws discrimination complaint against law student

A law student posted his required comments on a private classroom forum and someone shared it publicly causing a student not in the course to see it who then complained
North Battleford PDAP application approved

North Battleford PDAP application approved

North Battleford residents are now eligible for damage assistance from the province in connection to the June 13 rain event.
More than $500K in drugs seized in Lloydminster investigation

More than $500K in drugs seized in Lloydminster investigation

Lloydminster RCMP's organized crime and gang team worked with Lloydminster RCMP, British Columbia’s Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit, and RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime
Crop report: pastures start to green up in NW region

Crop report: pastures start to green up in NW region

Pastures have started to green up in parts of the region that were previously very dry.
Rapid Access clinic opens in North Battleford

Rapid Access clinic opens in North Battleford

The new clinic will provide quick access to specialized addictions treatment services.
Battlefords BBEX returns with more categories and in-person gala

Battlefords BBEX returns with more categories and in-person gala

There will be a full in-person gala complete with banquet and awards ceremony
North Battleford launches mobile harm reduction van

North Battleford launches mobile harm reduction van

The mobile harm reduction van provides basic health care such as treating wounds and infections, and HIV testing.
Police arrest 1 of 3 people who prompted emergency alert

Police arrest 1 of 3 people who prompted emergency alert

Terrance Daigenault was arrested Wednesday night in Saskatoon but they are still searching for Allan Sanderson and Celine Charles
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