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Conservative Party of Canada leader Andrew Scheer announced his policy plank last week to crack down on gangs throughout the country. The policy is described as part one of a three-part platform titled A Safer Canada – Cracking Down on Gangs.

There were approximately 70 in attendance at the last Remembrance Day Service to be held by Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 349 at the old Saskatchewan Hospital building.

Light snow showers were taking place when the Remembrance Day procession left the Legion on Battleford’s main street Sunday. Because of the wind and cold it was decided not to go to the Cenotaph after the service.

A fire in Battleford Monday afternoon has gutted the home belonging to a former mayor and long time town councillor, as confirmed to the News-Optimist by homeowner Derek Mahon. Battleford Fire Chief Larry Gabruch says the home was a total loss.

One of two individuals charged in connection to a shooting incident with police near Delmas from earlier this year is heading to a lengthy prison sentence.

TISDALE — A poppy donation box was stolen from a Tisdale liquor store. Tisdale RCMP are asking for the public’s help in locating the suspect. On Nov. 9 at approximately 4:43 p.

Remembrance Day ceremonies in North Battleford once again followed the familiar parade route down 100th Street past the Legion hall, making its way to John Paul II Collegiate for the ceremonies.

The pithiness of social media is sometimes seen as a new fad, but writer Jacqueline Carmichael knows the writing style isn't new.

The Saskatoon Hospital Home Lottery's grand prize has been won by a couple from the Lake Lenore area. Howard and Yvette Schemenauer won a $1.3 million home in Greenbryre Estates, as well as $50,000 in cash.

NORTHEAST — As the province develops a new 10-year education sector strategic plan, it invited the North East School Division and other stakeholders to a summit to give input.