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Battlefords RCMP Insp. Ryan How. | Photo by Angela Brown
NORTH BATTLEFORD — Battlefords RCMP are generally pleased with the latest RCMP crime report for North Battleford but say more work needs to be done. Battlefords RCMP presented the third-quarter results from October to December 2025 at the recent City of North Battleford council meeting. The report shows an over-
all one per cent increase in total offences, reflecting 3,558 reports for the period, compared to 3,527 for the same time in 2024. Person offences increased by five per cent, with 307 reports for the period in 2025, compared to 293 reports for the same period in 2024. Property offences decreased by 17 per cent, with 706 reports for the fourth quarter in 2025, compared to 851 reports for the same time in 2024.
“Generally, we’re pleased with the stabilizing of numbers across the board over the five-year trend,” Insp. Ryan How said. “The fourth-quarter statistics are in line with what we’ve seen from the previous three quarters.” He noted that any increase in person crime is always concerning. “We’re really looking towards suppressing violent crime,” How said. Continued on page 2
Carousel Bingo closing after more than 35 years Ends Mar August 3, 2025 Ends 31, 2026 and $12M raised for community By Angela Brown SaskToday.ca
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NORTH BATTLEFORD — Carousel Bingo in North Battleford will be closing its doors after more than 35 years in business. The last day of operations will be Feb. 28. “We’ve been doing it for over 35 years, so we thought it was time for us to step back and slow down a little bit,” said Mark Danczak, who is part of the family ownership group, along with his wife Laura and his motherin-law Janet Carter. He said that customer numbers have also seen a reduction in recent years.
“We’ve had a lot of customers that have moved away or passed away in the past,” Danczak said. “I think it’s sad for the community that there won’t be as much fundraising as there was,” he added. “People didn’t really know that we donated. There was a lot of money come out of this hall to support local things in town here over the years.” With people’s support, more than $12 million has been raised over the past 35 years for local charities in the Battlefords and surrounding area, he said. “Whether you enjoy the walking trail in North Battleford, the multiplex, the city golf course, or services Continued on page 2
Carousel Bingo’s last day of operation will be Feb. 28. | Photo by Angela Brown
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