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RCMP respond to reports of gunfire on Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation

RCMP were investigating reports of gunfire on the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation, prompting warnings for residents to stay indoors Saturday night.

Apr 13, 2025 8:40 AM Read more >

Garden Chat: The enchanting world of garden spiders

The banded garden spider a colourful garden denizen.

Apr 13, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

Battlefords RCMP searching for missing woman

Anonymous information can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Apr 12, 2025 6:05 PM Read more >

Family holds Walk for Awareness after death of Serayne Kematch

The family of Serayne Kematch believe he was murdered even though Saskatchewan RCMP ruled his death as non-suspicious.

Apr 12, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

Grow Your Own Future: The Easter Lily

A timeless symbol of joy, hope and life.

Apr 12, 2025 7:00 AM Read more >

Former Saskatoon mayoral candidate among 3 charged in N. B'ford robbery

On April 5 at approximately 10:40 p.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of a robbery at a business on Highway 16 in North Battleford.

Apr 10, 2025 3:08 PM Read more >

Battlefords RCMP investigated 96 property crimes last month

Anti-bullying focus of this month’s RCMP crime report.

Apr 10, 2025 2:00 PM Read more >

Maidstone Jets celebrate their season with awards

Team members and community honoured March 22.

Apr 10, 2025 12:16 PM Read more >

Three people face drug-related charges following traffic stop

On April 4 at approximately 10:30 p.m., RCMP officers with Meadow Lake Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan were conducting proactive patrols in the Loon Lake area.

Apr 9, 2025 4:05 PM Read more >

Falk hopes to retain seat as MP in new Battlefords-Lloydminster-Meadow Lake riding

She is currently the MP for the Battlefords-Lloydminster riding, which is changing to the Battlefords-Lloydminster-Meadow Lake riding for the election on April 28.

Apr 8, 2025 10:57 AM Read more >

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