Local News

A concerned citizen reporting an erratic driver resulted in RCMP arresting an Alberta man and seizing a large quantity of drugs. Lowen Diehl, 36, of Penhold and Edmonton areas was arrested Dec. 7 by North Battleford RCMP.

Four residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died. Two individuals in the 80+ age group were from the Regina and South Central zones.

Regina – New Democratic Party Leader Ryan Meili wants to know why Saskatchewan’s COVID-19 testing has not reached the level of 4,000 tests per day, which was province by the government for September. In question period on Dec.

A man charged in connection to the murder of Tiki Laverdiere is trying to get out of jail. A bail hearing for Samuel Takakenew, 36, in Battleford Court of Queen’s Bench, is expected to be scheduled before his next provincial court appearance on Jan.

Saskatchewan is suspending most of its court operations starting next week due to the COVID-19 pandemic. From Dec. 14 to Jan. 15, 2021, most trials, preliminary inquiries and in-person hearings will be cancelled.

ST. BRIEUX — Two men from St. Brieux were arrested and charged with methamphetamine and firearm related offences after the RCMP executed a search warrant pertaining to an illegal firearms investigation.

NIPAWIN — RCMP have been contacted after holiday lights were stolen from the trees in front of the town office in Nipawin. The theft had taken place on the night between Dec. 3 and 4.

This was the scene Wednesday afternoon at the Don Ross hill where Community Safety Officers joined in the fun along with tobogganers and those sliding down the hill.

A lengthy night three is done for budget deliberations in North Battleford, and one final session will take place Thursday night before it goes to council next week.

John Cairns’ Leg Watch