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Battlefords RCMP responded to 33 calls for service between 6 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17 and 6 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18.

Battlefords RCMP are investigating a string of thefts from businesses over the last two days which appear to be completed by the same individual. Police say one incident occured Tuesday, Feb. 17 and three more were reported Wednesday, Feb. 18.

SaskEnergy is warning its customers of a telemarketing scam occurring in various areas of the province.

It’s that time again: The Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Bowl For Kid’s Sake wrapped up on Sunday, raising a total of $31, 000 for Humboldt BBBS.

Humboldt’s budget for 2015 hasn’t been released yet, but that doesn’t mean the City doesn’t already have some idea of what will be in it. City manager Roy Hardy gave a presentation during the City’s council meeting on Feb.

Thirty years ago, the average heart disease patient went like this: he was male, older, and the heart disease was likely caused by smoking. If he went to the hospital with a heart attack, he might be one of three who did not survive.

Once again, the Government of Saskatchewan proclaimed last week as Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week on the recommendation of the Saskatchewan Association of School Councils.

Each month in 2014, SGI is spotlighting a different aspect of driving safety. This month, they’re getting the word out about distracted driving. Distracted driving encompasses anything, not just cell phone use.

January building numbers are tabulated in North Battleford and they are considerably lower than the blazing-hot start seen in 2014. A year earlier, seven permits had been issued for $7.

The future of the rundown properties at the corner of 11th Avenue and 102nd Street in North Battleford should be known fairly soon.