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Update: Cause of house fire on Friday under investigation

Update: Cause of house fire on Friday under investigation

The temporary traffic restrictions at 16th Avenue and 104th Street have now been removed.
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Town of Battleford sees less violent crime in latest RCMP report

Town of Battleford sees less violent crime in latest RCMP report

The town recently had a meeting with the RCMP and the new Saskatchewan Marshals Service coming to the area.
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No injuries reported in North Battleford house fire

No injuries reported in North Battleford house fire

Investigators with the North Battleford Fire Department and the office of the provincial Fire Marshall have deemed the cause of Wednesday’s structure fire as "undetermined."
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Firearm was pointed at resident in NB break and enter

Firearm was pointed at resident in NB break and enter

On Feb. 15 at approximately 4:30 a.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of a break and enter at a residence on 108th Street in North Battleford.
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Two suspects charged following Big River FN stabbings

Two suspects charged following Big River FN stabbings

Saskatchewan RCMP are investigating three stabbing incidents on Big River First Nation.
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The Wood Pile - The GST Holiday Lesson

The Wood Pile - The GST Holiday Lesson

This is the first installment of "The Wood Pile" by Dr. R.H. Wood on SaskToday.ca which runs regularly in the Battlefords News-Optimist.
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Update: Battlefords RCMP locate missing man

Update: Battlefords RCMP locate missing man

Anonymous information can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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Update: Two facing charges following suspicious death in Dillon

Update: Two facing charges following suspicious death in Dillon

On Feb. 17 at approximately 4:30 p.m., Dillon RCMP received a report of an injured man at a residence in Dillon.
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Battlefords RCMP seek public assistance locating woman, 34

Battlefords RCMP seek public assistance locating woman, 34

The RCMP thanks the media and the public for their assistance.
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Trio facing firearm, theft charges after truck allegedly stolen

Trio facing firearm, theft charges after truck allegedly stolen

On Feb. 14 at approximately 10:45 p.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of a firearm discharge in North Battleford.
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