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Town of Battleford sees less violent crime in latest RCMP report

Town of Battleford sees less violent crime in latest RCMP report

The town recently had a meeting with the RCMP and the new Saskatchewan Marshals Service coming to the area.
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No injuries reported in North Battleford house fire

No injuries reported in North Battleford house fire

Investigators with the North Battleford Fire Department and the office of the provincial Fire Marshall have deemed the cause of Wednesday’s structure fire as "undetermined."
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Firearm was pointed at resident in NB break and enter

Firearm was pointed at resident in NB break and enter

On Feb. 15 at approximately 4:30 a.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of a break and enter at a residence on 108th Street in North Battleford.
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Two suspects charged following Big River FN stabbings

Two suspects charged following Big River FN stabbings

Saskatchewan RCMP are investigating three stabbing incidents on Big River First Nation.
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The Wood Pile - The GST Holiday Lesson

The Wood Pile - The GST Holiday Lesson

This is the first installment of "The Wood Pile" by Dr. R.H. Wood on Â鶹´«Ã½AV.ca which runs regularly in the Battlefords News-Optimist.
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Update: Two facing charges following suspicious death in Dillon

Update: Two facing charges following suspicious death in Dillon

On Feb. 17 at approximately 4:30 p.m., Dillon RCMP received a report of an injured man at a residence in Dillon.
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Trio facing firearm, theft charges after truck allegedly stolen

Trio facing firearm, theft charges after truck allegedly stolen

On Feb. 14 at approximately 10:45 p.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of a firearm discharge in North Battleford.
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Author of award-winning book "Bad Cree" coming to North Battleford

Author of award-winning book "Bad Cree" coming to North Battleford

Indigenous Book Club creator says the themes of Bad Cree are universal, so anyone can relate to it.
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Grow Your Own Future: Edible plants that add beauty to your garden.

Grow Your Own Future: Edible plants that add beauty to your garden.

Planning of herbaceous borders can extend fabulous colours past first frost.
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Three charged in Landis bank robbery and string of ATM thefts

Three charged in Landis bank robbery and string of ATM thefts

Arrests were recently made in Biggar and Rosetown.
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