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Battleford budget: 0 increase on operations, $100 infrastructure levy

The $100 levy is expected to bring in about $190,000 in a year to help fund capital projects.

Jan 21, 2025 4:30 PM Read more >

Sexual assault case adjourned to next month

The case was adjourned to Feb. 24 at 9:30 a.m.

Jan 21, 2025 3:32 PM Read more >

Man charged with triple homicide has history of gang involvement: Parole documents

Nakota Rayne Pooyak has been remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear in court again on Feb. 20.

Jan 20, 2025 4:18 PM Read more >

Cash, cocaine and Glock pistol seized in Prince Albert raid

On Jan. 17, members of the Emergency Response Team conducted enforcement action on a group of people believed to be trafficking cocaine at a residence in the 500 block of 5th Street East in Prince Albert.

Jan 20, 2025 3:57 PM Read more >

Have you heard? It's supposed to be a lot warmer tomorrow!

The weather service says the cold snap is expected to end by Tuesday.

Jan 20, 2025 1:37 PM Read more >

Suspect found with firearm, ammunition, machetes in backpack

At approximately 12:25 a.m. on Jan. 19, police were called to a business in the 2700 block of 2nd Avenue West in Prince Albert for a weapons complaint.

Jan 20, 2025 11:44 AM Read more >

Garden Chat: Percy Wright - Part 1

Wright was a prolific writer, mentoring a whole generation of gardeners.

Jan 19, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

Battlefords RCMP seek public assistance locating woman, 34

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

Jan 17, 2025 6:30 PM Read more >

Battlefords RCMP seek public help locating missing 14-year-old boy

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

Jan 17, 2025 3:30 PM Read more >

Town of Battleford administration proposes new budget for 2025

The $100 levy will be directed to savings to help fund future infrastructure in the town of Battleford.

Jan 17, 2025 9:30 AM Read more >

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