Local News

A 64 year-old man from North Battleford, who was driving a passenger vehicle involved in a two-vehicle crash also involving a semi, was pronounced dead upon arrival at Battlefords Union Hospital Wednesday.

Battleford RCMP have identified one of the three suspects involved in the noted incident. Dakota Ermine, 26, of Prince Albert is being sought in connection with an armed robbery of a business on 22nd Street in Battleford Aug. 12.

The driver of a semi that rolled at approximately 6 a.m. Thursday at the intersection of Highways 16 and 40 was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Battlefords RCMP.

McDonald’s was the scene for a cheque presentation Thursday afternoon. The local McDonald’s restaurant made a donation of $4,000 towards the Lions Foundation of Canada dog guide program.

Battlefords RCMP responded to over 75 incidents between 6 a.m. Aug. 31 and 6 a.m. Sept. 1. Aug. 31 6:15 a.m. - Report of people fighting on the 900 block of 109th Street. 7:25 a.m. - Report of stolen Ford F550 from 4th Avenue in Battleford. 7:57 a.m.

Three individuals — two adults and a youth — have been charged in connection with break and enters to a business in Lashburn. According to Maidstone RCMP, on Aug. 21 around 9:44 p.m.

With school back for another year, traffic safety in school zones will be a focus for SGI and for law enforcement during the month of September. There will be stepped-up enforcement activity in and around school zones.

Saskatchewan’s annual ban on elm tree pruning ended Aug. 31. Homeowners can prune their elm trees starting Sept. 1. Pruning elm trees is prohibited from April 1 to Aug. 31 each year to reduce the risk of Dutch elm disease.

The final Live@Lunch event in Central Park for 2016 took place Wednesday afternoon during the noon hour. The band Backroads was the featured musical attraction, which drew a good turnout on a warm day, with almost perfect weather conditions.

North Battleford RCMP are at the scene of a collision near the intersection of Highways #16 and #40 in the city. A large semi truck was involved, with the incident happening right at the railroad tracks on the entrance to Thatcher.