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RCMP Daily Report

The city of North Battleford Fire Department is reporting a sharps pickup at about 9 a.m. Friday morning. The pickup occurred at the 1700 block of 101st Street. The needles were located and removed from the property.

Wildfires have erupted again in northern Saskatchewan and travel restrictions and fire bans have been issued in the vicinity of La Ronge.

Given the volume of travel between Alberta and Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan public health officials are informing the public about a confirmed case of hepatitis A in a food handler who worked at an Original Joe’s Restaurant and Bar in Strathmore, Alta.

On the night of June 20 or early morning of June 21 at midnight, a young female aged 14 was attacked by a lone adult male on Thunderchild First Nation. The young woman got away after she stabbed the suspect on his right forearm with a pocket knife.

Between 6 a.m. Saturday, June 20 and 6 a.m.

Monday marked another chance for City of North Battleford officials to bask in the glory of their recent national environmental award.

North Battleford council has approved the request by the Battlefords Trade and Education Centre fundraising committee for a $100,000 grant to their new building. The grant will be paid for in increments of $10,000 over 10 years.

The Humboldt Gallery held the first of the summer’s teen art programs on June 18, with a printmaking session coinciding with the end of the Repetition printmaking exhibit on June 20.

The rain may have dampened fun on the amusement rides, but luckily the Bike Rodeo and Safety Day was dry and warm inside the curling rink. Although turnout was smaller than last year, the event still managed to draw in about 500 people.