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RCMP officer who shot Whitstone testifies

RCMP officer who shot Whitstone testifies

THURSDAY: The fourth day of the coroner’s inquest into the death of Brydon Whitstone is underway this morning in Battleford. It is expected there will be three witnesses called today. On the stand this morning is RCMP Sgt. Pernell St. Pierre.
City shows appreciation to skating sponsors

City shows appreciation to skating sponsors

At a special event recently, the City of North Battleford and the Leisure Services department expressed their thanks to following service clubs for their continued support of the free Public Skating Program: Bonaventure Lions Club, North Battleford L
Resuming a dream: Ray Whitton new executive director of Futuristic Industries

Resuming a dream: Ray Whitton new executive director of Futuristic Industries

By becoming the executive director of Futuristic Industries, Ray Whitton is resuming a dream he had in university. Back then, he was pursuing an education degree with a focus on special needs. “The world needs helpers,” he said.
Downtown buildings come down

Downtown buildings come down

Two downtown buildings came down last week: the former Longhorn Steakhouse building and the building directly north of it. The buildings shared a wall.
2019 budget deliberations: Big water projects proposed

2019 budget deliberations: Big water projects proposed

2019 budget deliberations are ongoing in the City of North Battleford, and explanations for the proposed tax increases are coming to light. Two important changes in the 2018 budget compared to the 2019 budget are land sales and investment revenue.
Inquest day three dominated by police testimony

Inquest day three dominated by police testimony

Police testimony dominates the third day of the coroner’s inquest into the death of Brydon Whitstone in Battleford. The indication from Coroner’s counsel Tim Hawryluk on Tuesday was that six witnesses would be called, all RCMP officers.
Inquest day three under way

Inquest day three under way

The third day of the coroner’s inquest into the death of Brydon Whitstone is under way, and it is expected to be a long one. The indication from Coroner’s counsel Tim Hawryluk on Tuesday was that six witnesses would be called, all RCMP officers.
Inquest continues with Wahobin’s testimony

Inquest continues with Wahobin’s testimony

The coroner’s inquest into the death of Brydon Whitstone heard testimony Tuesday afternoon from the passenger in the vehicle Whitstone was driving on Oct. 21.
Truck drivers will require more training

Truck drivers will require more training

Residents who want to get a licence to drive a semi truck will now have to go through more training.
Truck drivers will require more training

Truck drivers will require more training

Residents who want to get a licence to drive a semi truck will now have to go through more training.
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