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Update: Cause of Friday's house fire in NB deemed electrical

Update: Cause of Friday's house fire in NB deemed electrical

The temporary traffic restrictions at 16th Avenue and 104th Street have now been removed.
City of NB urges caution on roads and at home due to warmer days

City of NB urges caution on roads and at home due to warmer days

With approximately 30 degree swings in weather temperatures over the past week, the City’s Director of Protective Services is issuing a reminder to residents to help them stay safe.
Prince Albert Police Service search for wanted man

Prince Albert Police Service search for wanted man

It is believed Carlos Star could be in the North Battleford area.
Man facing charges after cocaine, meth found in traffic stop

Man facing charges after cocaine, meth found in traffic stop

Officers observed signs of drug trafficking during a traffic stop. The driver and three occupants were arrested.
Neilburg man declared deceased following rollover

Neilburg man declared deceased following rollover

On Feb. 21 at approximately 11:30 p.m., Ahtahkahoop RCMP received a report of a single-vehicle rollover on Highway 55, approximately 6.5 kilometres east of Canwood.
Garden Chat: A review — The Prairie Garden

Garden Chat: A review — The Prairie Garden

The Prairie Garden, Western Canada’s only gardening annual, returns with a timely 2024 theme—Budget-Minded Gardening.
Grow Your Own Future: Armchair gardening

Grow Your Own Future: Armchair gardening

Cozy up with a colourful seed catalogue or website.
Town of Battleford sees less violent crime in latest RCMP report

Town of Battleford sees less violent crime in latest RCMP report

The town recently had a meeting with the RCMP and the new Saskatchewan Marshals Service coming to the area.
No injuries reported in North Battleford house fire

No injuries reported in North Battleford house fire

Investigators with the North Battleford Fire Department and the office of the provincial Fire Marshall have deemed the cause of Wednesday’s structure fire as "undetermined."
Firearm was pointed at resident in NB break and enter

Firearm was pointed at resident in NB break and enter

On Feb. 15 at approximately 4:30 a.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of a break and enter at a residence on 108th Street in North Battleford.
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