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Man facing harassment charges after GPS trackers found on vehicle

Man facing harassment charges after GPS trackers found on vehicle

On Sept. 6, 2024, a citizen attended to the SPS Service Centre to report having located two GPS trackers on his vehicle.
Sawed-off shotgun and a machete among items seized in raid

Sawed-off shotgun and a machete among items seized in raid

On Jan. 21, Pierceland RCMP were working to locate a 23-year-old wanted man.
Woman hopes to see changes after her father dies in ambulance

Woman hopes to see changes after her father dies in ambulance

Roger Ogram, 71, ended up dying in an ambulance on the way to another hospital that was farther away.
Suspect wanted following stabbing in North Battleford

Suspect wanted following stabbing in North Battleford

One stabbed the other, who was taken to hospital with injuries described as serious in nature.
Man transported to hospital following stabbing on Canoe Lake FN

Man transported to hospital following stabbing on Canoe Lake FN

Shortly after midnight on Jan. 24, Beauval RCMP responded to a report of a stabbing at a home on Canoe Lake Cree First Nation.
Police seek public's help after shots fired at vehicle

Police seek public's help after shots fired at vehicle

Arriving officers quickly located the male complainant physically unharmed; however, multiple bullet holes were located on his vehicle.
Meet Poppy, an oil spill-sniffing dog and a scientific trailblazer

Meet Poppy, an oil spill-sniffing dog and a scientific trailblazer

Paul Bunker and Ed Owens collaborated to use oil-sniffing dogs in 2016 when a Husky oil pipeline spilled hundreds of thousands of litres into the North Saskatchewan River. 
Accused found guilty in death of Jason Chartier

Accused found guilty in death of Jason Chartier

Robert Young was facing charges of second-degree murder in the death of Jason Chartier in 2018 in Buffalo Narrows.
Machete seized following robbery attempt in NB

Machete seized following robbery attempt in NB

On Jan. 22, shortly after 7 p.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of an attempted robbery on the 1300 block of 101 Street.
Check the Highway Hotline before heading out

Check the Highway Hotline before heading out

Snow squalls causing potentially zero visibility should move out of the area in the afternoon.
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