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Battlefords drug investigation leads to seizure

Battlefords drug investigation leads to seizure

On April 21, members of the Battlefords RCMP Gang Task Force executed a CDSA search warrant as a residence on the 1700 block of 97th Street in North Battleford as a result of an ongoing drug investigation.
Young offender accused of killing Ryan Gatzke seeks bail

Young offender accused of killing Ryan Gatzke seeks bail

A young offender charged with second-degree murder in the death of Ryan Gatzke, 27, is seeking bail. The young offender, who was 17 at the time of Gatzke’s murder in 2019, can’t be named in accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
Restrictions lifting in long term and personal care homes

Restrictions lifting in long term and personal care homes

People with loved ones in long term care and personal care homes got some long-awaited good news Thursday.
Woman arrested after a N.B. home invasion, car theft, denied bail

Woman arrested after a N.B. home invasion, car theft, denied bail

A woman arrested after an alleged home invasion and vehicle theft was denied bail in North Battleford Provincial Court April 22. Crown Prosecutor Loren Klein opposed the release of 24-year-old Niesha Baptiste.
Leschinski’s bail hearing moved from N.B. court to Biggar Circuit Court

Leschinski’s bail hearing moved from N.B. court to Biggar Circuit Court

A bail hearing for a man accused of pointing a firearm at someone, assaulting three other people with his vehicle, and then escaping police custody, didn’t proceed today in North Battleford Provincial Court.
April 22 COVID-19 update: One death, 372,334 vaccinations, 254 new cases, 299 recoveries

April 22 COVID-19 update: One death, 372,334 vaccinations, 254 new cases, 299 recoveries

Vaccines Reported An additional 7,333 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 372,334.
Here’s why Bitcoin is all the buzz

Here’s why Bitcoin is all the buzz

After initial skepticism around the legitimacy of bitcoin, it’s now clear that it’s here to stay as major institutions and corporations bet big on the cryptocurrency.
Fire-damaged buildings still in limbo in Battleford

Fire-damaged buildings still in limbo in Battleford

The two structures that were heavily damaged in fires earlier this year in Battleford are not yet demolished, and that has prompted some concerns from residents.
Fire bans in place: grassfire risk high

Fire bans in place: grassfire risk high

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Education portion of property tax going up; don't blame Town Hall

Education portion of property tax going up; don't blame Town Hall

The good news for town of Battleford residents is there’s no increase in the municipal portion of property taxes. The bad news is the education portion of property tax is going up.
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