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Stolen property recovered and arrest made in Wilkie
An arrest was made in Wilkie yesterday, following the recovery of stolen property.Members of the Unity and Wilkie RCMP detachments executed a search warrant at a residence in the community, where the ...
Apr 29, 2020 (File photo/battlefordsNOW)
Concerns raised about lack of PPE ahead of May 4 dentistry restart
A Prince Albert dentist wants the public to note the profession is not as ready as some might think for a return to work on May 4, citing a lack of personal protective equipment (PPE). Meanwhile, the ...
Apr 28, 2020 Stock photo (ID 148031444 © Auremar | Dreamstime.com)
NBCHS teachers recognized for volunteer contributions
School may be out of session for the time being, but that hasn't stopped two local teachers from standing out for a job well done. Rob Wall and James Halushka of North Battleford Comprehensive High Sc...
Apr 28, 2020 Pictured here: Rob Wall (left) and James Halushka (right) of North Battleford Comprehensive High School, have been recognized for their work with Skills Canada. (submitted photos/NBCHS)
Co-accused in Jonson murder has case adjourned
One of two suspects facing a murder charge in the death of Mark Douglas Jonson returned to court Tuesday.Nicolas Buck, 22, was scheduled to appear in North Battleford provincial court via closed-circu...
Apr 28, 2020 Nicolas Buck, 22, is facing a charge of first degree murder. (Submitted photo/North Battleford RCMP)
Big game draw set to open May 1
Saskatchewan hunters looking to go after big game can throw their names into the hat next month.The province's big game draw will open May 1 and close on May 25. The results of the draw are expected t...
Apr 28, 2020 The provincial government is reminding hunters about the importance of taking part in the hunter harvest survey. (submitted photo/Parks Canada)
SHA planning for significantly better COVID-19 scenario
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) says the province is in a significantly better position to manage COVID-19 as a result of the interventions taken to date to slow the spread of the virus.In a p...
Apr 28, 2020 Scott Livingstone with the SHA addresses a media conference Tuesday April 28. (Government of Saskatchewan/Facebook)
Parking restrictions for street cleaning back in North Battleford
Street sweeping is fully underway in the City of North Battleford.Following the completion of snow removal in the city, staff are working to remove dirt, gravel, salt and other substances as efficient...
Apr 28, 2020 The City of North Battleford will resume enforcement of on-street parking restrictions as street cleaning takes place. (Josh Ryan/battlefordsNOW Staff)
City hopes to proceed with infrastructure projects on 100 Street and Carlton Trail
North Battleford lawmakers gave the go ahead for a proposed bid for capital projects for underground utilities upgrades that include work on 100 Street and Carlton Trail.After some discussion, council...
Apr 28, 2020 The City of North Battleford awarded a contract for underground utilities upgrades for several projects at council's meeting Monday. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
One new case of COVID-19, provincial total at 366
There is one new case of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number to 366. The latest case is in the province's Regina region. There was no increase today in reported cases in either the Far...
Apr 28, 2020 Dr. Saqib Shahab — Saskatchewan’s chief medical health officer. (file photo/CKOM News Staff)
Chase of gunmen results in two arrests in Battlefords
A pursuit that started behind the wheel and ended on foot resulted in the arrest of two men early this morning in the Battlefords.At approximately 3 a.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of gunfire...
Apr 28, 2020 A report of gunfire early Tuesday morning, followed by a chase on the road and on foot, led to two arrests. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)