Local News

RM OF HUMBOLDT, RM OF ST. PETER — Two grass fires over the weekend have the Humboldt Fire Department asking local residents and farmers to be aware of their surroundings.

RCMP are reporting that on April 13 at approximately 3:30 a.m., members were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision involving a semi and a pedestrian. A 34-year-old male from the Saulteaux First Nation was pronounced deceased at the scene.

A business owner in a small community near Kamsack is living with fear and frustration.

A North Battleford community safety officer, Kevin Swansburg, was found not guilty ofassaulting Robert Eaket during an arrest in 2017, Judge Dan O’Hanlon said in a decision Friday.

HUMBOLDT — A survey conducted by Partners Family Services shows the public would like to see improved access to mental health resources and addiction services. The survey was held online between Jan. 29 and Feb. 28.

Saskatchewan’s tourism sector honoured businesses and individuals at the 30th annual Saskatchewan Tourism Awards of Excellence Gala, which was celebrated in Saskatoon on April 11 at TCU Place. Among them was the Gold Eagle Casino of North Battleford.

MELFORT — The Melfort Chamber of Commerce’s office has a new owner – the City of Melfort.

North Battleford Combined Traffic Service Section are hosting an enforcement blitz in the North Battleford area. Friday is the second day of the two-day blitz.

Punnichy RCMP is requesting assistance from the public in locating a 13-year-old male youth missing from the Muskowekwan First Nation.

A donation of $500 was presented to the Battlefords District Care Centre recently by the North Battleford Knights of Columbus Council No. 2094.