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Officers warned about harassment before former Saskatchewan police chief's exit: memo

Officers warned about harassment before former Saskatchewan police chief's exit: memo

Jonathan Bergen’s exit came the same day as the release of a report that found two officers neglected their duty in the hours before a toddler was killed.  
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Sun shines on Battleford Street Fair

Sun shines on Battleford Street Fair

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Flin Flon Hotel purchased, new hotel and redevelopment coming with Wyndham Ramada

Flin Flon Hotel purchased, new hotel and redevelopment coming with Wyndham Ramada

The plans for the site include an 80-to-100-room hotel, complete with a restaurant, bar, fitness centre and other amenities.
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Canada's Alabama: Have we learned anything from a racist past?

Canada's Alabama: Have we learned anything from a racist past?

1963 murder of Allan Thomas in Glaslyn, Sask.: Have things changed since Maclean's magazine compared the North Battleford region to the southern U.S. and said 'This is our Alabama'?
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Glaslyn Recreation Board scores $10,000 for diamond upgrades

Glaslyn Recreation Board scores $10,000 for diamond upgrades

ADAMA Canada helps meet needs of growing minor ball movement.
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Firefighters presented prestigious medals at NB council meeting

Firefighters presented prestigious medals at NB council meeting

NBFD honours four members with Queen’s Platinum Jubilee medals.
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Expect heightened police presence in P.A. area

Expect heightened police presence in P.A. area

Reports of violent and property crime are likely gang-related, say police.
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Attempted robbery investigation nets additional arrest

Attempted robbery investigation nets additional arrest

A third armed person was arrested while searching for a robbery suspect.
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News-Optimist wins three Canadian newspaper awards for 2022

News-Optimist wins three Canadian newspaper awards for 2022

Lisa Joy has won two awards for her coverage of David Milgaard, and Miguel Fenrich won one award for his coverage of the arts in the Battlefords
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Buffalo River man charged with second-degree murder

Buffalo River man charged with second-degree murder

Victim was declared deceased on the scene.
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