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Traffic stop leads to drug charges

Traffic stop leads to drug charges

RCMP are reporting a drug bust Friday in Maidstone. Around 9 p.m., members from Maidstone Community Detachment with assistance of Lloydminster Rural Enhanced Traffic Unit stopped a 2004 Ford F 150 truckon the access road into Maidstone.
Tea and good times

Tea and good times

Some more tea? That was the popular question Sunday at the North Battleford 2013 Centennial Committee's seniors' tea held at the Chapel Gallery.
Feed the Artist second issue launch event coming up

Feed the Artist second issue launch event coming up

The second issue of the Battlefords arts and culture magazine Feed the Artist is complete, and those behind it are celebrating with a launch event. The event is on Friday, March 15 from 7 to 11p.m. at Crandleberry's at 1821 - 100th St.

Snow removal in Fairview today

Snow removal is underway in Fairview today along Clements Drive. For everyone's safety, motorists are urged to obey barricades.
List of Mosquito candidates known

List of Mosquito candidates known

The full list of candidates is now set for the Mosquito First Nation band election in April. Nomination day on the reserve was March 5 and a total of five candidates were nominated for chief.
Suspended sentences for Antoines, no jail for those charged in Poundmaker TLE fraud

Suspended sentences for Antoines, no jail for those charged in Poundmaker TLE fraud

The judicial - and political - fate of the chief of Poundmaker First Nation was settled Friday.
Traffic, transportation dominate return to session

Traffic, transportation dominate return to session

Traffic safety and transportation were hot topics as the Saskatchewan legislature got back into session this past week, and the Battlefords were involved in both those issues.

Travel not recommended on Hwy 16

Warman RCMP are cautioning motorists against travel on Highway 16 between Saskatoon and North Battleford, particularly near the town of Maymont.
Encountering arts and culture in Ottawa

Encountering arts and culture in Ottawa

From Feb. 10 to 16, I experienced one of the nation's best cultural immersion programs for youth called Encounters With Canada during its Arts and Culture Week.
Sask. NDP set to pick new leader

Sask. NDP set to pick new leader

The Saskatchewan NDP are set to select a new leader this weekend. The leadership vote takes place Saturday, and is being held in conjunction with the party's convention that runs from Friday to Sunday in Saskatoon.