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Location of Broncos tragedy closed for testing and analysis

April 19, 2018 - 9:54am

The intersection of Highways 35 and 335 is once again the centre of attention, following the collision that resulted in 16 deaths and 13 injuries for the Humboldt Broncos hockey team.

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North Battleford plans to treat consumption of cannabis like liquor, prohibiting it from public areas. file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff

Public cannabis consumption could be prohibited in North Battleford

By Greg Higgins

April 18, 2018 - 5:00pm

As official legalization of cannabis in Canada draws closer, North Battleford is deciding where exactly the substance can be consumed and according to the city manager, the rules will likely mirror alcohol consumption.

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Battlefords RCMP Insp. John Sutherland speaks to stakeholders about some of the RCMP's priorities. Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff

Battlefords RCMP meet with stakeholders to set out community safety priorities

By Angela Brown

April 18, 2018 - 5:00pm

Battlefords RCMP met with local officials and stakeholders Wednesday to learn more about the law-enforcement needs in the region as part of the RCMP's annual performance planning work.

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Wilkie RCMP seek assistance identifying person of interest

By battlefordsNOW Staff

April 18, 2018 - 12:47pm

Wilkie RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest related to a break and enter in January.

Police responded to the break and enter in the RM of Reford, east of Wilkie, on Jan. 5, 2018.

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A case involving a man facing a charge of robbery on Mosquito First Nation will be going to trial in July. file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff

Man accused of Mosquito F.N. robbery charge headed to trial

By Angela Brown

April 18, 2018 - 8:00am

A Mosquito First Nation robbery case will be going to trial in July.

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Free phone-in legal clinic held across Saskatchewan

By Charlene Tebbutt

April 17, 2018 - 12:00pm

A free law phone-in clinic happening this week is connecting volunteering lawyers with people who need legal advice.

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SUMA, SARM urge municipalities to prepare for legalized cannabis

By Charlene Tebbutt

April 17, 2018 - 8:00am

The Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association and Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities are urging municipal representatives across Saskatchewan to prepare for the legalization of cannabis.

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Gerald Stanley heads to court Monday. Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff

Stanley ordered to pay $3,000 for weapons charge

By Angela Brown

April 16, 2018 - 3:49pm Updated: April 17, 2018 - 10:51am

Gerald Stanley was back in court Monday and received a $3,000 fine after pleading guilty to improperly storing several firearms at his Biggar-area home.

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Two people are in custody facing multiple charges following a pursuit that ended with shots fired just off Highway 16 Saturday. File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff