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Damaged boat caused decision to deploy divers

Damaged boat caused decision to deploy divers

As the search for Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmeglsky continues,RCMP are able to provide the following update. On Friday afternoon, RCMP officers searching from a helicopter, located a damaged aluminum boat on the shore of the Nelson River.
RCMP divers conduct underwater search in Nelson River after damaged rowboat found

RCMP divers conduct underwater search in Nelson River after damaged rowboat found

Boat was in lower Limestone rapids, about 13 kilometres from burned car driven by B.C. homicide suspects Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky that was found July 22
RCMP divers sent to Gillam in murderers' manhunt

RCMP divers sent to Gillam in murderers' manhunt

The RCMP have announced that to assist in the ongoing search for the two suspects wanted in connection to homicides in British Columbia, the Manitoba RCMP's Underwater Recovery Team (URT) will be arriving in Gillam tonight - Saturday, Aug. 3.
Warning - Scams using CBSA credentials

Warning - Scams using CBSA credentials

CNW - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is warning the public about ongoing email, text messages or telephone scams in which people posing as officials from the CBSA are asking for personal information, including Social Insurance Number (SIN).
Food bank wants produce

Food bank wants produce

Hunger doesn’t take a summer holiday, the food bank’s Erin Katerynych said. The Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre, located at 1171 – 101st St.
Keep your eyes peeled for those bright yellow Burrowing Owl eyes

Keep your eyes peeled for those bright yellow Burrowing Owl eyes

It’s that time of year again, young Burrowing Owls have begun to leave their nests! For the past several weeks, juvenile owls have been carefully tended to and fed by their parents.
Two drownings in northern lakes

Two drownings in northern lakes

On July 31, 2019, police officers from the Pelican Narrows RCMP detachment were called to Father’s Lake, five kilometres north of Pelican Narrows, following the report of a missing male who had been swimming in front of the rocks and beach area of th
Two suspects arrested in Edam break and enter and armed robbery

Two suspects arrested in Edam break and enter and armed robbery

North Battleford RCMP General Investigation Section have charged and arrested two suspects in relation to a break and enter and armed robbery that occurred at a residence north of Edam on Jan. 12, 2018. No further suspects are being sought.
Suspect caught with help of air support and police dog service

Suspect caught with help of air support and police dog service

With the help of the RCMP Air Support Unit and Police Dog Services, RCMP members of the Elk Point RCMP in Alberta have arrested 29-year-old Ryan Chad Stonechild and his friends.
Province hosting two sessions on Highway 5's future

Province hosting two sessions on Highway 5's future

EAST CENTRAL — The provincial government is holding two come-and-go sessions about the future of Highway 5 between Saskatoon and the intersection of Highway 2. The first session will be on Aug.
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