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Update: Battlefords RCMP advise a situation involving a firearm complaint Sunday has been resolved peacefully.

Between 6 a.m. Friday, March 20 and 6 a.m. Sunday, March 6, the Battlefords RCMP responded to 117 calls for service.

The dedicated service and quick response of RCMP personnel was recognized Wednesday afternoon at Chapel Gallery by the province’s Lieutenant Governor. The Hon. Vaughn Solomon Schofield was in North Battleford to present the RCMP awards.

Two people have been charged by RCMP for trafficking prescription medications. Friday at 11:00 a.m.

RCMP are looking for two young runaways. March 19 at 11:02 p.m., Eagles Nest Youth Ranch reported that 15-year-old Jacqueline Henderson had ran away. Jacqueline was last seen at 10:30 p.m. when room checks were conducted.

RCMP in Blackfalds, Alta., are renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating 68-year-old Roze Burk.

Directors at the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce expressed concern at their meeting Tuesday night about what they are hearing from residents around the community.

It’s fair to say that there were few MLAs in the legislature more delighted with the 2015 budget than Battlefords MLA Herb Cox.

On Monday, 11th Avenue in North Battleford will be restricted to one lane for westbound traffic from 101st through to 104th Streets from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. as crews undertake work.

The Cut Knife RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance with a break and enter to the Neilburg Veterinary Clinic. The break and enter occurred sometime over the weekend of March 6 through to March 9.