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Woman hopes to see changes after her father dies in ambulance

Woman hopes to see changes after her father dies in ambulance

Roger Ogram, 71, ended up dying in an ambulance on the way to another hospital that was farther away.
Man transported to hospital following stabbing on Canoe Lake FN

Man transported to hospital following stabbing on Canoe Lake FN

Shortly after midnight on Jan. 24, Beauval RCMP responded to a report of a stabbing at a home on Canoe Lake Cree First Nation.
Police seek public's help after shots fired at vehicle

Police seek public's help after shots fired at vehicle

Arriving officers quickly located the male complainant physically unharmed; however, multiple bullet holes were located on his vehicle.
Meet Poppy, an oil spill-sniffing dog and a scientific trailblazer

Meet Poppy, an oil spill-sniffing dog and a scientific trailblazer

Paul Bunker and Ed Owens collaborated to use oil-sniffing dogs in 2016 when a Husky oil pipeline spilled hundreds of thousands of litres into the North Saskatchewan River. 
Accused found guilty in death of Jason Chartier

Accused found guilty in death of Jason Chartier

Robert Young was facing charges of second-degree murder in the death of Jason Chartier in 2018 in Buffalo Narrows.
Machete seized following robbery attempt in NB

Machete seized following robbery attempt in NB

On Jan. 22, shortly after 7 p.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of an attempted robbery on the 1300 block of 101 Street.
Check the Highway Hotline before heading out

Check the Highway Hotline before heading out

Snow squalls causing potentially zero visibility should move out of the area in the afternoon.
Day parole for another woman convicted in Tiki Laverdiere murder

Day parole for another woman convicted in Tiki Laverdiere murder

Danita Thomas is required to return to the halfway house each night and is prohibited from consuming alcohol or drugs.
North Battleford man loses leg after being struck by vehicle

North Battleford man loses leg after being struck by vehicle

‘He’s already disabled and he’s more disabled now.’ - Vinny Spyglass's sister
Accused sees charges stayed in Richard Buck death

Accused sees charges stayed in Richard Buck death

Richard Buck died in hospital from his injuries after an assault at a home in Meota.
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