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Fire ban lifted

The City of North Battleford has lifted the fire ban implemented May 12 due to the rain over the weekend.
Stolen vehicle found burned in rural area

Stolen vehicle found burned in rural area

It was a long weekend for North Battleford RCMP, who were called to more than 50 occurrences between 6 a.m. Sunday, May 18 and 6 a.m. Monday, May 19.
Dropped cellphone leaves trail for police

Dropped cellphone leaves trail for police

A dropped cellphone has led to the arrest of a 24-year-old man for theft. Police report the man is alleged to have hidden in a business in the early morning hours of Saturday, May 17, waiting for the business to close.
Court update: robbery suspect to return, trial dates set for shooting spree suspect

Court update: robbery suspect to return, trial dates set for shooting spree suspect

Last week proved a busy one in North Battleford provincial court with a number of well-publicized cases making their way there.
Leask teen captures Miss Senior Teen Beauty International 2014

Leask teen captures Miss Senior Teen Beauty International 2014

Taralyn Shae Donohue has been experiencing an ongoing journey since her participation in the Canadian Globe pageant last year.
Threats received at Meadow Lake Schools

Threats received at Meadow Lake Schools

The Meadow Lake RCMP responded to threats received at four schools within the city of Meadow Lake shortly after 1:00 p.m. Friday. Resources were mobilized to evacuate all schools involved. The evacuation was completed without incident.
Candy at parades protested

Candy at parades protested

Here is a summary of some of the highlights from the council meeting in North Battleford May 12. Thanks to City Communications Manager Mike Halstead for providing much of this information.
Grade 7s will have home room teachers

Grade 7s will have home room teachers

Parents attending an information meeting about Grade 7s moving to the North Battleford Comprehensive High School in 2015 were told their children would have a home room and a home room teacher, unlike the Grade 8s and 9s, who have "home room" groups.
Fire at Hyundai dealership

Fire at Hyundai dealership

The North Battleford Fire Department responded to the Hyundai dealership at the north end of the city Friday morning where a fire had caused extensive damage to an office near the service area.

Suspected gunshots

North Battleford RCMP responded to a call shortly after 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 15 of suspected shots being fired on the 1500 block of 104th Street. A vehicle parked at the scene was found to have sustained damage consistent with a firearm.