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Prince Albert man facings dozens of weapons, drug charges will stand trial

Prince Albert man facings dozens of weapons, drug charges will stand trial

A Prince Albert man facing dozens of weapons and drug-related charges has been committed to stand trial in Prince Albert Court of Queen’s Bench.
Preliminary hearing set in Saskatoon court for man charged with murder of Preston Thomas

Preliminary hearing set in Saskatoon court for man charged with murder of Preston Thomas

A preliminary hearing has been set for a man accused of killing Preston Thomas earlier this year in Saskatoon.
Theft of $40,000 in firefighting equipment foiled by Canora RCMP during community patrol

Theft of $40,000 in firefighting equipment foiled by Canora RCMP during community patrol

It was during a routine patrol in the community of Canora on Friday, November 27, when two police officers from Canora/Sturgis RCMP noticed two males acting suspiciously near the Canora Fire Hall.
Toys for Empty Stockings at Christmas

Toys for Empty Stockings at Christmas

‘Tis the season for giving. Brett Payne of Canadian Tire in North Battleford shared this photo of $500 worth of toys Trevor Watts from Eternal Memories Funeral Home bought from the local store and donated to the Empty Stocking Fund. Photo submitted
Justice clock ticking for man accused of killing Mooswa

Justice clock ticking for man accused of killing Mooswa

The justice clock is ticking on the case against an Onion Lake man accused of murder. Marvin Stanley – accused of killing Conrad Mooswa of Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation - had his scheduled Nov. 23 preliminary hearing adjourned and now his Dec.
Budget now heads to council in NB

Budget now heads to council in NB

Deliberations wrapped up Thursday night
Helping the Food Bank by shopping local

Helping the Food Bank by shopping local

Donations to the Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre are always a good thing, but there’s a way for that donation to pack a double punch this Christmas season.
NDP focuses almost exclusively on COVID-19 during short call session

NDP focuses almost exclusively on COVID-19 during short call session

Regina – The Saskatchewan Legislature rose on Dec. 10 after a short, 8-day session lasting two weeks. The session, the first one after the Oct. 26, was a chance for the Saskatchewan Party government to set its legislative agenda.
N.B. RCMP seize 17 kg of drugs in traffic stop

N.B. RCMP seize 17 kg of drugs in traffic stop

A concerned citizen reporting an erratic driver resulted in RCMP arresting an Alberta man and seizing a large quantity of drugs. Lowen Diehl, 36, of Penhold and Edmonton areas was arrested Dec. 7 by North Battleford RCMP.
Dec. 10 COVID-19 update: 324 new COVID-19 cases, four deaths

Dec. 10 COVID-19 update: 324 new COVID-19 cases, four deaths

Four residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died. Two individuals in the 80+ age group were from the Regina and Â鶹ÊÓƵ Central zones.
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