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For the first time in history, the Battleford Parade has been officially cancelled, after heavy rains put a damper on festivities July 16. "It's a tough decision," said Mayor Chris Odishaw at the regular town council meeting July 19.

One person is dead following a rollover near Glaslyn on the weekend. RCMP say the crash happened about five kilometers west of the town on Highway 3, where a vehicle struck a culvert and flipped over after veering off the road shortly after 11:30 p.

It was an extra special day for the Scott Research Farm Friday. Not only was it celebrating its 100th anniversary of agricultural research in Saskatchewan, but mustard seed producers received a boost from the federal government.

The man who entered guilty pleas in connection to a February ATM stabbing incident at the Royal Bank will be back in court Sept. 9. Michael John Duperron had previously pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and breach of a long term offender order.

One of those accused of participating in a massive tire-slashing vandalism spree that hit North Battleford in June was in court facing multiple charges this week.

A third person has entered a guilty plea in connection to the violent Jan. 27 home invasion on the 1500 block of 98th Street. Dwayne Katcheech was in North Battleford Provincial Court Wednesday, July 14, where he entered a guilty plea to robbery.

The 2010 Sakicawasihk Powwow was full of colourful talent from across Canada at the Civic Centre, in North Battleford this week. There were dancers from young to old who competed in many different categories.

A co-accused in the Jan. 21 Queen's Hotel robbery in Battleford has entered a guilty plea to robbery. Dustin Night appeared by video link from custody in Saskatoon. His matter was heard in North Battleford Provincial Court before Judge J.B.J.

The body of 33-year-old Alexander Ronald Sanderson was found April 18, 2001 on a grid road on the Mistawsis First Nation. Initial investigators determined Sanderson had been murdered.

The closure of Highway 5 has not only been affecting residents in the area, it has also made travelling west of Humboldt difficult for emergency vehicles.