N.B. receiving more funding for policing
North Battleford has received some new funding for policing, thanks to help from the province.
The Government of Saskatchewan announced Thursday it will be providing $770,000 for targeted police initiatives.
The grant will be used to fund seven existing North Battleford RCMP positions in 2017-18.
On behalf of Justice Minister and Attorney General Don Morgan, Battlefords MLA and Advanced Education Minister Herb Cox said in a release “community safety continues to be a priority for the Government of Saskatchewan.