Local News

Cochin Days 2019 was a great success, Aug 9, 10 and 11.

Submitted Sunday, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police held its National Memorial Service at the RCMP Academy, Depot Division, in Regina.

The News-Optimist has learned that Trevor Brice has departed as director of protective services and fire chief in North Battleford.

Across Saskatchewan, people of all backgrounds from more than 40 communities will be coming together to work toward outrunning cancer this weekend. On Saturday, the Terry Fox Ride will be taking place, starting at Hidden Meadows Ranch.

The new school year is exciting for educators, administrative staff and elected board members.

On Sept. 5, at approximately 11 a.m., a police officer from the Saskatchewan RCMP Roving Traffic Unit stopped an eastbound vehicle on Highway 1, west of Swift Current, for having excessive windshield damage.

CARROT RIVER — An Arborfield man who stole 148 beehives worth around $60,000 was sentenced to nine months’ probation and 100 hours of community service. Brent McKee will also pay $6,512.32 in restitution to Moyen Honey Farms Ltd.

Battleford town council will decide the fate of a planned light pole at an upcoming meeting.

Two male youths suspected of breaking into garages and vehicles in the Burntwood area were arrested Sept. 8 around 4 a.m. with the help of a police dog.

Submitted September 9 is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day. FASD is a lifelong condition associated with a variety of physical, mental, behavioral and learning disabilities.