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It was a weekend to remember as Telemiracle’s 39th edition not only raised more than $4 million, but also said goodbye to one of its most iconic hosts: Bob McGrath.

For the most part, women in North America have it good, but March 8 is designated as International Women’s Day around the world to celebrate and support all women, including the ones who don’t enjoy as many rights.

Here in Saskatchewan, agriculture is a massive part of people’s lives. It’s a big part of the economy and it’s a usual topic of conversation; even the weather is discussed in the context of how it would affect agriculture.

RCMP forced to use taser

If all goes well, April 6 will be the last time Alissa Graf has to sit silently for hours with wires attached to her head. “It’s boring. It’s a relief that it’s finally done, when I go home, it’s like ‘finally,’” Alissa said.

Battlefords RCMP is investigating a theft that occurred at a business on the 1200 block of 100th Street at 4:45 p.m. Feb. 27.

A case stemming from a fatal collision north of the city on Highway 4 last December will return to provincial court in early April.

Battlefords RCMP responded to approximately 26 calls for service between Monday, March 9 and Tuesday, March 10. Monday • A blue 1987 Volvo 240/244 with Saskatchewan licence plate 885 JNX was stolen from the 1400 block of 100 Street overnight.

Battlefords RCMP are crediting the public for the arrest of a 19-year-old North Battleford man in connection to a robbery at an off-sale establishment on 101st Street Feb.

Battlefords RCMP responded to approximately 22 calls for service between 6 a.m. Tuesday, March 10 and 6 a.m. Wednesday, March 11.