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No easy answers to City’s RCMP contract dilemma

No easy answers to City’s RCMP contract dilemma

The big unknown during North Battleford’s recent budget deliberations is what the future holds for the City’s share of the RCMP contract.

Debt limit increase, police contract uncertainty highlights final night of budget deliberations

Much uncertainty remained about the 2017 operations and capital budget that is headed to council next Monday.
Sheree Fertuk missing one year: someone knows something, police say

Sheree Fertuk missing one year: someone knows something, police say

“I was asked what I want for Christmas and all I want is to have my daughter back home.” – Sheree Fertuck’s mother, Julianne Today marks one year since Sheree Fertuck was last seen by her family. She was reported missing on Dec.
Easier to beg for forgiveness, probably not

Easier to beg for forgiveness, probably not

At a recent ratepayer meeting in one of my communities, the age-old question was raised by a local farmer, “Who are you to tell me what I can and can’t do on my land? Why should I need to ask permission to do something on my property?” There are prim
31 heads scored at Big Buck Night

31 heads scored at Big Buck Night

SONNINGDALE — The 31st annual Big Buck Night was held at Sonningdale Hall Dec. 3 with more than 160 in attendance and 31 heads were scored by Jim Wiebe and Bentley Cohen.
Male facing one count of assaulting a police officer

Male facing one count of assaulting a police officer

The Battleford RCMP were involved in over 50 investigations from 6 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 9 to 6 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10, including the following incidents: Friday, December 9 -10:26 a.m.
Unity ranchers earn success in the ring

Unity ranchers earn success in the ring

McAleer Ranch had a successful showing of their Speckle Park cattle at the 2016 Farm Fair International that took place in Edmonton, Alta. the week of Nov. 11. This wasn’t the first time they earned success with their cattle.

1700 block of 96th Street closed until Friday

The 1700 Block of 96th Street will be closed from Monday, Dec. 12 until Friday, Dec. 16, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day. This is an extension of a previous closure to this block, due to cold temperatures this week.
Sudden death not considered suspicious

Sudden death not considered suspicious

Battlefords RCMP responded to 90 calls for service between 6 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6 and 6 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 8. Tuesday, Dec. 6 6:26 a.m.
Final night of budget deliberations

Final night of budget deliberations

Debt limit increase, police contract uncertainty highlights
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