Local News

On July 24, Biggar RCMP received reports of possible human remains found in a rural area outside of Biggar. With assistance and equipment from the local fire department, the remains were recovered.

Recreation coordinator Lori-Ann Tkachuk Hudon wanted to give St. Brieux’s Chateau Providence residents and members of the community a car show, which is how the first Big Ol’ Car Show on July 26 came to be.

Wild Parsnip has been a common sight on social media with many people posting about recent run-ins with the noxious weed. Humboldt RM Reeve Larry Ries says they have had wild parsnip for years with four small areas of the RM being trouble spots.

TISDALE — A Tisdale-based hockey player has committed to the University of Prince Edward Island beginning in the fall. Nick Shumlanski becomes the fourth member of the 2017-18 Humboldt Broncos to announce a post-secondary commitment.

NORTHEAST — The province is asking motorists to travel with care through work zones this long weekend.

NORTHEAST — The Water Security Agency is hoping a change in its flood prevention program will encourage more communities to apply for funding.

A theft from a business on 22nd Street in Battleford has prompted Batttlefords RCMP to release a photo. RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the male, who they say is a person of interest in the theft complaint.

Humboldt’s 107.5 Bolt FM lost a pretty special guy with the loss of Tyler Bieber. But others lost Bieber’s specialness as well, whether as a son, brother, friend, or coach.

In Canada, search and rescue is a responsibility of the Canadian Forces. There are three regions referred to as Joint Rescue Coordination Center (JRCC) located in Halifax, Trenton and Victoria.

ARBORFIELD — A play based on real events taking place in 1967 Arborfield has ended its run in Rosthern. Prairie Nurse was written by Marie Beath Badian about her mother’s own experiences.