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Have you heard? It's supposed to be a lot warmer tomorrow!

Have you heard? It's supposed to be a lot warmer tomorrow!

The weather service says the cold snap is expected to end by Tuesday.
Suspect found with firearm, ammunition, machetes in backpack

Suspect found with firearm, ammunition, machetes in backpack

At approximately 12:25 a.m. on Jan. 19, police were called to a business in the 2700 block of 2nd Avenue West in Prince Albert for a weapons complaint.
Garden Chat: Percy Wright - Part 1

Garden Chat: Percy Wright - Part 1

Wright was a prolific writer, mentoring a whole generation of gardeners.
Town of Battleford administration proposes new budget for 2025

Town of Battleford administration proposes new budget for 2025

The $100 levy will be directed to savings to help fund future infrastructure in the town of Battleford.
Prince Albert police make arrests in illegal firearms clampdown

Prince Albert police make arrests in illegal firearms clampdown

On Jan. 15, while on regular patrol in the 1100 block of 1st Avenue West, PPU members recognized a male walking on the street who had outstanding warrants for his arrest.
MLA Jeremy Cockrill reflects on past year, looks forward to year ahead

MLA Jeremy Cockrill reflects on past year, looks forward to year ahead

"The last four years has been a real pleasure to serve our community in this way, so I'm looking forward to continuing that."
Two accused in Megan Gallagher death stand trial in Saskatoon

Two accused in Megan Gallagher death stand trial in Saskatoon

Cheyann Crystal Peeteetuce and Summer-Sky Henry are being tried simultaneously at the Court of King's Bench.
Learning Fort Battleford's historical significance

Learning Fort Battleford's historical significance

The Office of the Treaty Commissioner has helped in promoting understanding of the history of treaties.
Cocaine, methamphetamine and slingshot seized in drug bust

Cocaine, methamphetamine and slingshot seized in drug bust

On Jan. 11 at approximately 9:20 p.m., Prince Albert RCMP received a request for assistance from Correctional Service Canada (CSC) in relation to a drug trafficking investigation at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary outside of Prince Albert.
Suspect facing charges after crash, evading police incident

Suspect facing charges after crash, evading police incident

At approximately 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 10, while on regular patrol, officers observed a vehicle believed to have been involved in multiple prior evade police incidents driving in the 2800 block of 6th Avenue East.
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