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End of session statement from MP Rosemarie Falk

The MP for Battlefords-Lloydminster issued her statement following the end of the fall session of Parliament last week

Dec 21, 2021 2:49 PM Read more >

Battlefords MLA Jeremy Cockrill looks back on the fall sitting

Cockrill reflects on harsh tone of Legislature, expresses optimism about facing COVID-19 challenges

Dec 21, 2021 10:47 AM Read more >

Updated: Numerous vehicles stolen in the Battlefords

Oilwell service truck stolen from Travelodge

Dec 21, 2021 9:38 AM Read more >

Man charged in drug raid where RCMP officer shot released again

Kurt Miller had a bail hearing in Moose Jaw Provincial Court Monday

Dec 21, 2021 9:24 AM Read more >

Fort McMurray man's unorthodox questions gain him 4.2 million TikTok followers

“I can confidently say making people laugh and being the comedian I am has saved me from a potential dark road.” - Jesse Geneau

Dec 21, 2021 8:40 AM Read more >

Active local farmer celebrates 89th birthday

Mayfair News: Try a new wine from Debden vintner Joan Dzialo

Dec 21, 2021 5:35 AM Read more >

Woman who allegedly hit a semi and kept driving with roof ripped off appears in M.L. court

Police say McDonald was driving with four times over the legal blood alcohol limit

Dec 20, 2021 5:19 PM Read more >

Man accused of holding woman against will and forcing 5 schools into lock down granted bail

Ronald Campbell was granted bail today after a show cause hearing in Meadow Lake Provincial Court

Dec 20, 2021 4:50 PM Read more >

Update: Man wanted in connection to North Battleford homicide now in custody

Javon Moosomin, considered armed and dangerous, was arrested Dec. 16 by Edmonton police

Dec 20, 2021 3:26 PM Read more >

RCMP make arrest in homicide case on Black Lake First Nation

Jerrick Stalthanee, 21, of Black Lake First Nation has been charged with one count of second-degree murder

Dec 20, 2021 3:11 PM Read more >