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Four youth have been arrested after a Battlefords RCMP investigation of break and enters reported at seasonal residences near Cochin Saturday, one of which included arson. Police say the fire in one of the cabins was deliberately set.

A woman has been arrested and charged after Battlefords RCMP issued a request for the public’s help in identifying a person from surveillance footage of a theft from a business on Railway Avenue East Dec. 29.

Before we turn the page on the year 2015, it would be good to reflect on some of the highlights of the year as they pertain to the City of North Battleford.

The loss of renowned artist Allen Sapp has been felt across Canada, but even more deeply on Red Pheasant First Nation and in the Battlefords. Both communities are mourning the loss of Sapp.

The City of North Battleford is again reminding residents that they are recycling trees into chips for mulch. The mulch is used in tree and shrub beds and is designed to help retain moisture and suppress weed growth.

Maidstone RCMP conducted several traffic stops on Highway 16 at Paynton Dec. 16.

Battlefords RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in identifying the women in this photograph. She is a suspect in a theft at a business on Railway Avenue East shortly after 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Battleford RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in locating Tyra Moccasin, 14, who was reported missing from a group home on the evening of Dec. 25.

It’s typical for the Junior Citizen of the Year award to go to a high-achieving young person who can juggle several different roles at once. Such is the case for Kiley Elmer of North Battleford.

A longtime Battleford resident for whom building is a passion has found his community building efforts recognized with the honour of 2015 Citizen of the Year. “It’s a great honour, really,” said Floyd Andersen, this year’s recipient.