Battlefords News-Optimist

Biggar RCMP have charged 31-year-old Travis Stehr of Paradise Hill following an assault that occurred June 4 in the RM of Biggar. Stehr is charged with assault with a weapon and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, both criminal code offences.

Two men sentenced

Lindsey Leko, a 20-year conservation officer and a regular contributor to the columnist lineup at www.newsoptimist.ca, has provided some interesting information about the expanded role of conservation officers.

William Love of Perry, Maine is doing research into the life of his maternal great-grandfather, Henry St. John Mitchell, also known as George St. John Michell.

The RM of North Battleford No. 437 has announced funding for the new Saskatchewan Hospital in the sum of $51,138, which represents $70 per resident of the R.M.

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