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Cash, cocaine seized in drug-trafficking investigation

Cash, cocaine seized in drug-trafficking investigation

On Feb. 20 at approximately 5:20 p.m., La Loche RCMP executed two search warrants, one at a residence in La Loche and one at a rural residence outside of La Loche.
Police look for wanted woman facing series of charges

Police look for wanted woman facing series of charges

Nika Okemow, 31, is currently wanted on outstanding warrants out of the Prince Albert Police Service for charges of robbery with firearms, using a firearm while forcibly confining an individual, breach of a release order, and failure to attend court.
Battlefords North Stars stick-ing to the plan

Battlefords North Stars stick-ing to the plan

Fans ready to puck-er up for playoff pursuit.
Town of Battleford to see recreation fees increase

Town of Battleford to see recreation fees increase

Recreation administration recommended a 4.5 per cent increase for the majority of user fees at the Arena and the Alex Dillabough Centre.
'Apples and Train Tracks' tells part of painful history of Métis people

'Apples and Train Tracks' tells part of painful history of Métis people

Author reclaims pieces of her father's childhood home in the Punnichy area to honour her father and share the experiences of the Road Allowance Métis people.
Police look for answers after man fatally shot on MGBHLM FN

Police look for answers after man fatally shot on MGBHLM FN

On March 8 at approximately 12:45 p.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of a person located deceased in a vehicle on Mosquito Grizzly Bear’s Head Lean Man First Nation.
Opening Lines: Book reviews on the fly

Opening Lines: Book reviews on the fly

Not one, not two, but three books you may love.
Garden Chat: It’s spring, the gardening season is upon us

Garden Chat: It’s spring, the gardening season is upon us

Prune a shrub, buy some seeds, start some seedings.
Increased police presence on Mosquito First Nation

Increased police presence on Mosquito First Nation

RCMP have increased their presence on Mosquito First Nation as they conduct an active investigation.
Grow Your Own Future: St. Patrick’s Day and shamrocks

Grow Your Own Future: St. Patrick’s Day and shamrocks

May your crops grow well, the harvest be bountiful and may your heart be happy and full.
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