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Saskatchewan RCMP celebrate Impaired Driving Prevention Month by handing out 337 tickets

Saskatchewan RCMP celebrate Impaired Driving Prevention Month by handing out 337 tickets

December 2018 is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month and the RCMP was on the province’s roads this past weekend looking for drivers operating vehicles in an unsafe manner that could lead to a collision.
NESD to focus on improving students’ writing

NESD to focus on improving students’ writing

NORTHEAST — There’s work that needs to be done to improve the writing of North East School Division students. At its Nov.
Holy Family School receives special gift

Holy Family School receives special gift

Submitted by Ramona Stillar Friday, Nov. 30, Holy Family School received a very special gift; Denis Carignan, who served as the State Deputy for the Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus 2014-2016, donated an Icon of the Holy Family.
RCMP officer who shot Whitstone testifies

RCMP officer who shot Whitstone testifies

THURSDAY: The fourth day of the coroner’s inquest into the death of Brydon Whitstone is underway this morning in Battleford. It is expected there will be three witnesses called today. On the stand this morning is RCMP Sgt. Pernell St. Pierre.
City shows appreciation to skating sponsors

City shows appreciation to skating sponsors

At a special event recently, the City of North Battleford and the Leisure Services department expressed their thanks to following service clubs for their continued support of the free Public Skating Program: Bonaventure Lions Club, North Battleford L
Resuming a dream: Ray Whitton new executive director of Futuristic Industries

Resuming a dream: Ray Whitton new executive director of Futuristic Industries

By becoming the executive director of Futuristic Industries, Ray Whitton is resuming a dream he had in university. Back then, he was pursuing an education degree with a focus on special needs. “The world needs helpers,” he said.
Downtown buildings come down

Downtown buildings come down

Two downtown buildings came down last week: the former Longhorn Steakhouse building and the building directly north of it. The buildings shared a wall.
2019 budget deliberations: Big water projects proposed

2019 budget deliberations: Big water projects proposed

2019 budget deliberations are ongoing in the City of North Battleford, and explanations for the proposed tax increases are coming to light. Two important changes in the 2018 budget compared to the 2019 budget are land sales and investment revenue.
Inquest day three dominated by police testimony

Inquest day three dominated by police testimony

Police testimony dominates the third day of the coroner’s inquest into the death of Brydon Whitstone in Battleford. The indication from Coroner’s counsel Tim Hawryluk on Tuesday was that six witnesses would be called, all RCMP officers.
Inquest day three under way

Inquest day three under way

The third day of the coroner’s inquest into the death of Brydon Whitstone is under way, and it is expected to be a long one. The indication from Coroner’s counsel Tim Hawryluk on Tuesday was that six witnesses would be called, all RCMP officers.
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