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Chamber holds AGM

Chamber holds AGM

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce held its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 30.
RCMP say keep the peace regardless of trial outcome

RCMP say keep the peace regardless of trial outcome

As proceedings at the Gerald Stanley trial in Battleford begin drawing to a close, the Saskatchewan RCMP is reminding all people and parties to conduct themselves in a peaceful and civil manner regardless of the outcome.

Legion raises money for club room furniture with fish fry

It was not the warmest of evenings, but the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 28 in Humboldt were offering a warm building and a delicious meal at their annual fish fry. The Feb.

Spring runoff expected to be below normal

Submitted The Water Security Agency has released the preliminary spring runoff outlook for 2018.
Judge offers jury three choices

Judge offers jury three choices

The jury in the Gerald Stanley second-degree murder trial has begun its deliberations.
Closing arguments made at Stanley trial

Closing arguments made at Stanley trial

The closing arguments are done, and Chief Justice Martel Popescul’s charge to the jury is underway today at the second-degree murder trial of Gerald Stanley happening in Battleford. The charge to the jury is expected in the afternoon.
RCMP presence handy to collision

RCMP presence handy to collision

A collision occurred on 22nd Street in Battleford today in front of the Baseball Hall of Museum, which is next door to the Court of Queen's Bench building. Police were conveniently handy to deal with the occurance.
Jury begins deliberation, manslaughter an option

Jury begins deliberation, manslaughter an option

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Seven million raised from Bell Let’s Talk Day

Seven million raised from Bell Let’s Talk Day

Bell Let’s Talk Day on Jan. 31 raised nearly $7 million for mental health initiatives across the country. “From midnight in St.
Street closures: Feb. 8, 2018

Street closures: Feb. 8, 2018

A word from the City: Southbound lanes of 11th Ave. from 100 St. will be closed for traffic pole replacement from 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Signage will be posted within area to direct traffic flow.
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