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EAST CENTRAL — The provincial highway ministry has awarded a $18.8 million contract for the first phase of the Highway 5 upgrades.

The Battlefords Gang Task Force, in operation since November of 2019, has recently made a number of vehicles stops that have resulted in eight arrests and 63 charges related to drugs and weapons. On Wednesday, Feb. 18, at approximately 4:15 p.m.

EAST CENTRAL — As the threat of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, spreads, the Horizon School Division is taking its cues for the provincial government.

By Lisa Joy, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter An Edmonton couple arrested by Maidstone RCMP on weapons and drug charges are still in custody after making their first court appearance in Lloydminster Provincial Court on March 2.

RCMP say charges have been laid in death of Onion Lake man following complex and lengthy investigation.

Civic happenings were top of mind Monday at the Tropical Inn, where Mayor Ryan Bater gave his annual remarks in his State of the City event.

One individual appeared in North Battleford Provincial Court Monday on several weapons-related offences. The News-Optimist erroneously reported the appearance was in connection to a drive-by shooting investigation from Friday, Feb. 28.

By Lisa Joy, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A third bail hearing is scheduled in Saskatoon Provincial Court for a Loon Lake man charged with numerous child luring offences.

By Lisa Joy, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The jury from a coroner’s inquest into the death of Saskatchewan Penitentiary inmate Curtis Cozart recommended that correctional officers carry a 911 tool after evening lockup and be allowed to call 9

By Lisa Joy, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A trial is set next month for a Pelican Narrows man charged with second-degree murder. Thomas Johnny Bernard Ross, 31, of Sandy Bay, was arrested in connection to the death of Darnell Bear, 33.