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Garden Chat: Down the garden path

Garden Chat: Down the garden path

Exploring the cultivation of 'Alan Bloom' clematis.
Battlefords residents warned about rising Swiftie scams

Battlefords residents warned about rising Swiftie scams

The Battlefords Citizen on Patrol team has been sounding the alarm on scams targeting vulnerable groups.
Two more accused sentenced in Sheena Billette death

Two more accused sentenced in Sheena Billette death

Sheena Billette, who was 28, was found dead on a frozen highway north of La Ronge on Dec. 23, 2019.
Man facing charges in death of Richard 'Dick' Buck heading to trial

Man facing charges in death of Richard 'Dick' Buck heading to trial

Richard Buck died in hospital from his injuries after an assault at a home in Meota.
Robert "Bobby" Thomas receives life sentence in Megan Gallagher death

Robert "Bobby" Thomas receives life sentence in Megan Gallagher death

The court confirmed to Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV, Thomas pleaded guilty to the lesser offence of second-degree murder.
Update: Police investigate fatal collision near Hudson Bay as suspicious

Update: Police investigate fatal collision near Hudson Bay as suspicious

Investigation determined a vehicle left Highway 9 and came to rest at the bottom of an embankment.
Preliminary hearing underway for accused in Richard Buck's death

Preliminary hearing underway for accused in Richard Buck's death

Richard Buck died in hospital from his injuries after an assault at a home in Meota.
Pack the Patrol Unit donations give boost to Battlefords Humane Society

Pack the Patrol Unit donations give boost to Battlefords Humane Society

New this year was a partnership with the SJHL’s Battlefords North Stars.
Man charged with several weapons offences following police seizure

Man charged with several weapons offences following police seizure

The man resisted arrest; however, officers were able to bring him safely into custody; a modified shotgun was seized at the scene.
Man charged with arson following church fire in Loon Lake

Man charged with arson following church fire in Loon Lake

Loon Lake RCMP continued to investigate the September 2024 fire that destroyed a church in Loon Lake.
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