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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.

The Functionally Integrated classroom at John Paul II Collegiate in North Battleford recently acquired some new cooking skills, thanks to a Students in the Kitchen cooking class facilitated by Midwest Food Resources.

The City of North Battleford has announced the arrival of a new Community Safety Officer, Heather Lynn Chiasson, to the community.