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Police respond to serious collision near Biggar

Police respond to serious collision near Biggar

Detours are in place but motorists should expect delays in the area.
Cocaine, cash seized in Prince Albert raid

Cocaine, cash seized in Prince Albert raid

On Jan. 8 at approximately 9:30 p.m., members of the Prince Albert Crime Reduction Team conducted enforcement action at a business in the hospitality industry in the 3500 block of 2nd Avenue West.
Update: Inquest into shooting death at Waseca to be held in N. B'ford

Update: Inquest into shooting death at Waseca to be held in N. B'ford

At the time of his death, Trent Angus was wanted by Cut Knife RCMP for a firearms complaint on Little Pine First Nation that occurred on Nov. 28, 2021.
N.B. city administration proposes 4.53% property tax increase

N.B. city administration proposes 4.53% property tax increase

The increase is only a recommendation at this point as council still needs to review the budget and make any changes it sees fit.
Security guard stabbed in latest assault in Prince Albert

Security guard stabbed in latest assault in Prince Albert

On Jan. 7 at approximately 6 p.m., police were called to the 2900 block of 2nd Avenue West for a report of a theft in progress where car keys had been stolen.
Man stabbed in Prince Albert assault

Man stabbed in Prince Albert assault

On Jan. 6 at approximately 9:50 p.m., police were called to a residence in the 500 block of 12th Street West for a report of an altercation between a male and female where a male had been stabbed.
RCMP report for Battleford shows overall increase in calls in latest report

RCMP report for Battleford shows overall increase in calls in latest report

From July to Sept. 2024, the RCMP received a total of 301 calls for service, up by nine per cent from 275 calls for the same period in 2024.
Mayor Hawtin reflects on past year, looks forward to plans ahead

Mayor Hawtin reflects on past year, looks forward to plans ahead

Highlight: The city successfully advocated for the elimination of ranking communities by Crime Severity Index weights.
Keeping kids safe – CSOs receive SGI grant to provide car seats

Keeping kids safe – CSOs receive SGI grant to provide car seats

Funding was awarded in December 2024 for the CSOs to order 60 new car seats/booster seats.
Maidstone and District News: Minor Hockey Day coming up Jan. 18

Maidstone and District News: Minor Hockey Day coming up Jan. 18

Free family skating at Maidstone Ice Arena Jan. 12 and Jan. 25.
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