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Crime journalist releases book about Tiki Laverdiere murder case

Lisa Joy Joy wrote her book about covering trials and preliminary hearings as the crime and court reporter for the Battlefords News-Optimist and 麻豆视频.ca.

Jul 24, 2024 8:00 PM Read more >

Man facing charges after incident at North Battleford motel

Critical Incident Response Team made the arrest.

Jul 24, 2024 4:41 PM Read more >

New Statistics Canada Crime Severity Index report to see changes

The impact on communities that have been consistently identified as the top-ranked communities by Crime Severity Index weights was called out.

Jul 24, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

Update: Third suspect arrested in death of Melissa Duquette, Saskatoon

Two men have been charged with murder in the death of Melissa Duquette in Saskatoon. A third suspect is wanted. The Saskatoon Police Major Crime Section has charged two people in relation to the homicide of 24-year-old Duquette.

Jul 23, 2024 3:30 PM Read more >

One drowning is too many

National Drowning Prevention Week July 21-27.

Jul 23, 2024 11:37 AM Read more >

Opinion: Cultivating growth

The business savvy and policies today鈥檚 farmers need to thrive.

Jul 22, 2024 9:00 PM Read more >

Summer is blooming near Park Side

Honeywood Happenings 2024.

Jul 22, 2024 6:30 PM Read more >

Pride Week kicks off in the Battlefords

One of the highlights of this year's Pride Week festivities is a Pride-themed mural the community will have a chance to help create.

Jul 22, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

Prince Albert Grand Council studies benefits of Indigenous-led policing

A year ago, PAGC leadership visited the聽Navajo Nation Police in Arizona to see how they manage policing such a large area.

Jul 22, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >

Developer has plans for former RCMP building in North Battleford

Debris piling up at 100th street property.

Jul 22, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >