Battlefords News-Optimist

It was another routine court proceeding Friday for two of the eight people charged in the Tiki Laverdiere murder case. Mavis Takakenew, who faces an accessory to murder charge, saw her matters adjourned to Oct. 18 in provincial court.

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On Sept. 13, Glaslyn RCMP received a complaint of a theft from a business on a rural land location in the RM of Parkdale. The owner of the property reported that their shop yard was entered and $4,000 worth of electric cables were taken.

Results of the community safety audit undertaken by the City of North Battleford were revealed to city council members Monday.

Those itching for some art over the fall and winter will find some interesting work at the Poundmaker museum. Kent Monkman, Jeff Kahm and North Battleford’s Sherron Burns have art on display.

The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan recently announced funding for Battleford’s lagoon upgrades and expansion. According to a recent press release, federal funding would be about $2.1 million, provincial funding would be $1.

A labour deal has been completed between the City of North Battleford and its Community Safety Officers. City Manager Randy Patrick announced a tentative agreement had been struck during Monday’s council meeting.

There has been a change to the agreement between the City of North Battleford and Red Pheasant First Nation covering intersection upgrades.

Some further details have emerged about the aircraft incident that happened near Cameron McIntosh Airport on Aug. 28. The incident turned out to be an emergency landing.