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A man accused of drug trafficking and other charges has been sentenced in North Battleford Provincial Court.

It's not a new problem and it's not an unusual problem, but the number of homeless kittens in Humboldt is certainly an increasing problem.

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.