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Graffiti coverup program presented at North Battleford council

Council in favour of initiative proposed at an earlier meeting by Canadian Mental Health Association.

Apr 26, 2022 3:34 PM Read more >

N.B. RCMP GIS charge man in firearms trafficking investigation

Dustin Clark was arrested following an investigation by North Battleford RCMP GIS and the National Weapons Enforcement Support Team

Apr 26, 2022 3:18 PM Read more >

Surgery backlog a focus of Question Period

Daily Leg Update: Health Minister Paul Merriman on the hot seat for second day in a row.

Apr 26, 2022 3:11 PM Read more >

Improved emergency care goal of latest BUH Foundation campaign

'Every Minute Matters' seeks to purchase replacement and new equipment.

Apr 26, 2022 1:24 PM Read more >

New code of ethics bylaw approved

Third reading of new ethics bylaw passed Monday

Apr 26, 2022 1:23 PM Read more >

Thickwood Hills fish fry draws 260

Mayfair News: Thirteen study firearm safety at Mayfair Hall.

Apr 26, 2022 1:06 PM Read more >

Robberies, arson, vehicle thefts still concerns for Battlefords RCMP

Those three areas highlight RCMP report presented to council Monday

Apr 26, 2022 11:35 AM Read more >

More delays for accused facing weapons and violence-related charges in Sask. and Alta.

Jason Krysta is charged with weapons and violence-related offences in Lloydminster, Sask., and Red Deer, Alta.

Apr 26, 2022 10:32 AM Read more >

Wastewater data showing COVID-19 back up in North Battleford

The virus load is up 60.1 per cent while Omicron variant was up 40.6 per cent.

Apr 26, 2022 9:53 AM Read more >

Carbon pricing too hard on Indigenous groups, small biz, too weak on industry: audit

Commissioner says Canada's system hasn't done enough to ensure the carbon price is applied fairly to the biggest industrial emitters. 

Apr 26, 2022 9:34 AM Read more >