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Police searching for wanted man

Police searching for wanted man

McCallum is wanted on a warrant by Île-à-la-Crosse RCMP for one count, intimidation of a justice system participant.
RCMP seize cocaine and weapons in Turtleford raid

RCMP seize cocaine and weapons in Turtleford raid

On March 26 at approximately 11:45 a.m., officers from Saskatchewan RCMP’s North Battleford Crime Reduction Team, Police Dog Services and Turtleford Detachment identified a residence on 1 Ave. in Turtleford, connected to an ongoing investigation.
Measles exposure risks identified in Saskatoon, North Battleford

Measles exposure risks identified in Saskatoon, North Battleford

Individuals who were at any of the listed locations during these time periods should monitor themselves closely.
Death of woman found deceased deemed not suspicious

Death of woman found deceased deemed not suspicious

Parkland Ambulance attended and the woman was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Marshals Service to have regional headquarters in the Battlefords area

Marshals Service to have regional headquarters in the Battlefords area

This new regional headquarters will open in the fall of 2025 and will house an inspector and 10 marshals.
Man charged with manslaughter on Pelican Lake First Nation

Man charged with manslaughter on Pelican Lake First Nation

On March 26 at approximately 2 a.m., Spiritwood RCMP received a report of an injured individual on a pathway on Pelican Lake First Nation.
Battleford to be involved in discussions around future of Access centre

Battleford to be involved in discussions around future of Access centre

The mayor stressed being on the board does not mean the town will be required to put any funding into the project.
The Wood Pile: The United States of Canada

The Wood Pile: The United States of Canada

Hockey nirvana awaits us, if we play the game right.
Accused in David Lapointe’s death to get new lawyer

Accused in David Lapointe’s death to get new lawyer

Nolan Bird, from Saskatoon, who is in custody, appeared in North Battleford Provincial Court on March 25.
Woman facing charges following robbery on Moosomin First Nation

Woman facing charges following robbery on Moosomin First Nation

On March 23 at approximately 5:30 p.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of a robbery on Moosomin First Nation.
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