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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 >

Watch: Police release video related to Christmas Eve homicides in North Battleford

If the public can identify or has information about the individual in the video they are encouraged to report it to RCMP.

Apr 26, 2022 9:31 AM Read more >