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Two charged in connection to Tiki Laverdiere’s murder have court appearances

Two charged in connection to Tiki Laverdiere’s murder have court appearances

Two people charged in connection to the murder of Tiki Laverdiere had appearances scheduled in North Battleford Provincial Court Feb. 19. Jesse Sangster’s appearance was waived.
Multiple break, enter and thefts to museum in Shell Lake

Multiple break, enter and thefts to museum in Shell Lake

Spiritwood RCMP Detachment have been investigating a series of break, enter and thefts to the Shell Lake museum. The museum was broken into over the following dates: 1) Between Jan. 10 and Jan. 21 2) Between Feb. 10 and Feb. 17 3) Between Feb.
Town agrees to deal with CUPE

Town agrees to deal with CUPE

The town of Battleford and CUPE local 3003 have come to an agreement on a five year term. The agreement runs Jan. 1 2020 to Dec. 31 2024 and terms of the contract include an increase of one percent for 2020 (retroactively applied) and 2021, 1.
People wither and die like grass

People wither and die like grass

My old neighbour Ed, who lives in Melville, Sask., is blunt about death. I shared with him that someone I treasured as my good friend died recently. I quoted Ed, the German Proverb, “That the death of a friend is equivalent to the loss of a limb.
Pink Shirt Day coming Feb 24

Pink Shirt Day coming Feb 24

It's been confirmed that Pink Shirt Day is being held this Feb. 24 in support of Anti-Bullying. The day is being backed by Boys & Girls Clubs of The Battlefords as well as two departments at Discovery Co-op.
Sports betting bill moves forward, but without Falk’s vote

Sports betting bill moves forward, but without Falk’s vote

One of 15 'no' votes
Feb. 18 COVID-19 update: 146 new cases, no new deaths reported

Feb. 18 COVID-19 update: 146 new cases, no new deaths reported

There were 109 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered yesterday in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 50,465.
Possible resolution in case against man charged in drug raid north of Biggar: Defence

Possible resolution in case against man charged in drug raid north of Biggar: Defence

There may be a resolution in the case against a man charged in connection to a police raid north of Biggar last year where an RCMP officer was shot. Kurt Miller, 39, is facing numerous weapons and drug-related charges.
GoFundMe page launched after Battlefords man dies following COVID-19

GoFundMe page launched after Battlefords man dies following COVID-19

A GoFundMe page has raised $92,570 for the family of a Battlefords man who died following a battle with COVID-19.
Indoor walking an alternative during the deep freeze

Indoor walking an alternative during the deep freeze

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