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NORTH BATTLEFORD–Battlefords RCMP have charged three adults in relation to an attempted break-in at a church in North Battleford. On July 14 at approximately 11:10 p.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of a potential break and enter at a church on Winder Crescent in North Battleford. Officers attended and arrested five suspects. The suspects did not gain entry to the church and no damage was noted to the building. During a search of the suspects, officers seized an imitation firearm and weapons from a man and weapons and bear spray from a woman. As a result of the investigation, a 26-year-old female suspect, from Saskatoon, has been charged with one
count, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, and one count, fail to comply with undertaking condition. A 29-year-old male suspect, from Wilkie, has been charged with one count, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose. A 26-year-old male suspect, from Saskatoon, has been charged with one count, possession of break-in instruments. The three suspects are scheduled to appear in North Battleford Provincial Court on Sept. 28. The other two arrested individuals were released without charges. “Thanks to the quick response and proactive police work of our officers and assistance from the public, we were able to intervene before a break and enter occurred. Their vigilance not
Photo Courtesy of Google Earth only prevented further property crime, but also allowed us to hold those responsible accountable,” says S/Sgt. Bryce Pender with Battlefords RCMP,
in the news release. “We remain committed to working closely with our community partners to enhance public safety and help prevent crime.”
North Battleford renews financial commitment to North West College By Angela Brown SaskToday.ca
NORTH BATTLEFORD– The City of North Battleford has renewed its financial commitment for a proposed new campus for North West College. The issue was raised at city council’s meeting on July 13. Mayor Kelli Hawtin was authorized to send a proposed letter for a commitment in principle for the development of a new North West College campus in North Battleford. The commitment was pre-
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viously agreed upon with former mayor David Gillan’s council. “Council has been working with North West College for a number of years on establishing a new consolidated college campus in the city,” Hawtin said. “Our current offer of contributing up to $5 million in capital expired in March of this year. We’ll be sending a letter to renew that commitment for the next year, so the college can continue their discussions with the province.” The commitment is in ef-
fect until April 2027. “Hopefully we’ll have a direction before then,” Hawtin said. She said the development would bode well for the future of North Battleford. “It would be a very positive development for the city and the entire region,” Hawtin said. “It’s a significant economic development anchor for the community, supports businesses, supports growth in the community. So council feels that it aligns with the strategic plan and vision of the city.”
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