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The delegates who took in the speakers at the Saskatchewan Association of Fire Chiefs Conference came away with a lot to think about when they returned to their home communities.

Fire fighting and fire safety were the focus of a major conference in the Battlefords on the weekend. It was the annual conference and trade show for the Saskatchewan Association of Fire Chiefs.

After the death in hospital of a man assaulted on Onion Lake First Nation, his attacker’s charge has been elevated to second degree murder.

The Maidstone RCMP is reporting a week with 78 occurrences between Sunday, April 10 and Saturday, April 16. Some of the most common calls received were related to speeding, theft and fires.

Submitted Dr. Magdelena Marcelo and Theresa Knutson, RPN, are being recognized at this year’s Champions of Mental Health Gala taking place at the Dekker Center Saturday, April 30. They will be given awards in the staff category.

The Saskatchewan NDP now have in place a Leader of the Opposition in the legislature. He is Regina Rosemont MLA Trent Wotherspoon, who had previously served as deputy leader of the party in the legislature.

It was a massive night for North Battleford at the Saskatchewan Tourism Awards of Excellence – in particular, three major awards that were handed out at the ceremonies in Regina Thursday It was a very big night for Gold Eagle Lodge in North Battlefor

It’s spring, the weather is getting warmer, and unfortunately thieves are out in full force looking for things to steal from parked cars.

Richard and Jim Newhouse, the new owners of Crandleberry's, have found a unique way of raising money for Habitat for Humanity. Patrons can drop a loonie into the water jug and if it lands on the pedestal a prize of a sandwich or lunch combo is won.

The Battlefords RCMP are alerting the public to a number of break and enters in the town of Battleford and the surrounding area. Police say entry is typically gained into residential garages resulting in thefts of property and vehicles.