Battlefords News-Optimist

RCMP are reporting a suspicious incident that happened over the noon hour Wednesday in Biggar Police received a complaint about a vehicle that approached a nine-year old girl who was walking home from school.

A call to police about a white Ford pickup parked in the middle of the road has led to charges and arrests. Maidstone RCMP were dispatched Tuesday to deal with a call of a traffic hazard on Township 510 north of Lloydminster, in the RM of Britannia.

Concerns about farmers taking matters into their own hands in addressing crime situations have prompted a response from the province’s RCMP. Sgt. Earl LeBlanc of the RCMP Communications Unit met the media this week to address the issue.

Three people were injured in a collision in the RM of Britannia this past week. The collision happened around 8:45 a.m. Wednesday. Maidstone RCMP were called to a multiple-vehicle collision near Deer Creek Bridge on Range Road 3253.

Safety, Acceptance, Guidance and Empowerment

The executive director of the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce has been recognized for 15 years of service in that role.

The Allen Sapp Gallery hopes to lure locals to join them for several Culture Days events they'll be hosting Oct. 1 from 1 - 4 p.m.

There have been times in recent years where the North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings football team have been on the wrong end of lopsided scores. Those past results are what made Thursday’s night performance even more memorable.

After two wins to start the season, the John Paul II Crusaders football team saw their momentum come to a screeching halt Thursday.

Battleford municipal outcomes to be decided on election day Oct. 26