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Crime stats on the rise again in North Battleford

Crime stats on the rise again in North Battleford

Battlefords RCMP Inspector Jesse Gilbert spoke to North Battleford city council Monday; he pledged a “deep dive” into stats but also pointed to new initiatives happening.
Secure your health at Frontier Centre's vaccine clinic

Secure your health at Frontier Centre's vaccine clinic

Flu and COVID shots offered.
Snowmobiler chases Caribou 13km to exhaustion before killing it

Snowmobiler chases Caribou 13km to exhaustion before killing it

Video footage showed one animal falling through ice, recovering, then chased to exhaustion before hunter killed the animal with a knife.
100 years of memories...

100 years of memories...

Unity's Richard Swarbrick celebrated his centennial birthday on Feb. 12, still living on his own in Heritage Manor in Unity
Rejuvenated Melfort Trade Alliance Chamber to promote businesses

Rejuvenated Melfort Trade Alliance Chamber to promote businesses

Among the plans the Melfort Trade Alliance Chamber of Commerce has for 2023 will be guest speakers, disussing items like crime prevention and employment standards.
Laverdiere's murder: 4 years later, 10th suspect still awaiting trial

Laverdiere's murder: 4 years later, 10th suspect still awaiting trial

Nine people have been sentenced in connection with Tiki Laverdiere's murder in 2019.
Swiftwolfe to face judge alone in murder trial

Swiftwolfe to face judge alone in murder trial

Following a seven-month investigation into Bradley Ham's death, RCMP arrested Jonathan Swiftwolfe at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary in July 2021 and charged him with first-degree murder.
Long-awaited cold case finally being prosecuted in Battleford court

Long-awaited cold case finally being prosecuted in Battleford court

Two men charged with first-degree murder and kidnapping.
Comedian and head-shaving combine for Telemiracle fundraiser

Comedian and head-shaving combine for Telemiracle fundraiser

A popular Saskatchewan comedian, combined with a head shaving event helped the Unity Kin Club raise more than $10,000 for upcoming Telemiracle 47.
Drag queen event at Dekker Centre sparks controversy

Drag queen event at Dekker Centre sparks controversy

The Dekker Centre has been standing firm in the face of discriminatory backlash over the last three weeks as anti-drag activists have attacked the upcoming Drag Queen Bingo fundraiser on April 15.
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