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Update: Extreme cold warnings ended

Update: Extreme cold warnings ended

Extreme cold poses a risk to everyone, with frostbite capable of developing within minutes on exposed skin, says Environment Canada.
No appeal for Saulteaux FN on disputed Jackfish Lake land surrender

No appeal for Saulteaux FN on disputed Jackfish Lake land surrender

The First Nation was disputing an agreement in which it surrendered 207 acres of Jackfish Lake waterfront in exchange for 4,970 acres of land near Birch and Helene Lake and $20,000.
Man facing charges after woman allegedly hit with hammer

Man facing charges after woman allegedly hit with hammer

Police were called Monday night to a hotel and found a woman seriously injured.
Prince Albert woman charged following fatal rollover

Prince Albert woman charged following fatal rollover

On Aug. 4, 2024, Prince Albert RCMP received a report of a single-vehicle rollover on Whitfield Road in the RM of Buckland.
Town council passes new Earned Days Off policy

Town council passes new Earned Days Off policy

The EDO policy replaces what was before known as an informal understanding that management would receive an in-lieu day off for working council meetings.
Battleford Fire Department needs younger firefighters

Battleford Fire Department needs younger firefighters

Fire Chief Larry Gabruch gave an update on the fire department's activities at a recent Town of Battleford council meeting.
Collision sends 3 to hospital, including Battlefords RCMP officer

Collision sends 3 to hospital, including Battlefords RCMP officer

There are two vehicles involved; one is a police vehicle.
Garden Chat: Percy Wright - Part 2

Garden Chat: Percy Wright - Part 2

Wright had great sympathy for those who were dispossessed by the Depression and Drought in the early 1930s.
Trial scheduled for Brent Habetler

Trial scheduled for Brent Habetler

During police search of home officers found three loaded, unsecured firearms
Battlefords RCMP seek public assistance locating missing 15-year-old girl

Battlefords RCMP seek public assistance locating missing 15-year-old girl

Anonymous information can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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