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Organizers of the Battlefords' Best Business Showcase turned to a Grey Cup-winning former Saskatchewan Roughrider star to kick off their event.

There was a definite emphasis on the Saskatchewan Roughriders during the first day of the Best Business Showcase last week in North Battleford.

A meeting with provincial ministries on public safety issues should be organized soon, says the MLA for the Battlefords. Herb Cox told the News-Optimist last week, work is under way to set a meeting including ministry officials.

RCMP are reporting 12 break-ins at cabins in the Cochin area between Oct. 22 and 28, with the perpetrators' primary target being alcohol. RCMP say the majority of the break-ins are believed to have happened between Oct. 22 and 23.

Crime wave? What crime wave? Despite a recent string of high-profile incidents - and a resulting furor from several local residents demanding more resources to fight criminal activity - the September statistical report from Battlefords City Detachmen

Michael Kozey couldn't believe his eyes when he saw he had won $134,920.90 on his Lotto 6/49 ticket. The Macklin man matched five main numbers and the bonus to win on the Oct. 5 draw.

Saskatchewan Hospital, increased Internet bandwidth in schools, and access to driver education on First Nations are some of the highlights of the speech from the throne identified by Battlefords MLA Herb Cox.

A 22-year-old man is in custody facing charges of possession of stolen property, but Battlefords RCMP are still investigating a rash of vehicle break-ins overnight Sunday. Police say a tip from a member of the public led to the arrest.

Battlefords RCMP say they are on the hunt for a male and a female who are alleged to have attempted break and enter of residential property in the 1800 block of Gregory Drive at about 11 a.m. Friday.

Sandy Richards, a long time member of the Delta Co-op Board has earned the 2013 Saskatchewan Co-operative Merit Award for Lifetime Co-operative Achievement. Oct.