Battlefords News-Optimist

Motorcycle officers do four-day long enforcement in the west central part of Saskatchewan

The RCMP Heritage Centre in Regina welcomed incoming executive director Tara Robinson Wednesday, who will be leading the centre in its upcoming shift to become a national museum.

Vaccines Reported An additional 6,358 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 1,313,423.

From the SHA: All residents age 12 and over are eligible for their first and second dose immunizations. There must be a minimum of 28 days between your first and second dose.

Hot and dry weather is an issue as the province continues to battle a growing number of wildfires in northern Saskatchewan.

A man facing numerous drug trafficking and weapons charges was denied bail in Nipawin Circuit Court. Ross Holmes, 26, was arrested by Nipawin RCMP following a traffic stop in Nipawin on July 3.

A man who was wanted by Battlefords RCMP has additional charges out of Saskatoon. A lawyer for 38-year-old Cody Ian Caron waived his attendance in Saskatoon Provincial Court July 14 where he faces charges of fraud and resisting police.

Ed, my old neighbour in Saskatchewan, smirked when he said, “I want a liquid diet if it’s whiskey.” I had told Ed I was on a liquid diet for a medical test.

Submitted by Battlefords RCMP Battlefords RCMP responded to 649 calls for service Wednesday, July 7, through Tuesday, July 13. These included: * 11 Missing Persons reported. Two investigations are still active.

The City of Saskatoon has completed its repairs of the water main at Ruth Street and Wiggins Avenue but has advised residents in the neighbourhoods of Avalon and West Stonebridge that water pressure in their area would return to normal three days aft