Local News

The Biggar RCMP laid charges July 9 in relation to a bus collision in February. A 63-year-old Biggar man was charged with driving without due care and attention based on section 213 (1) of the Traffic Safety Act.

by KELLY FRIESEN Journal editor The community of LeRoy is one-step closer to building its new rink as they held a successful fundraiser for the cause on Saturday. The fundraiser, which was called Raise the Roof, started at 8 a.m.

North Battleford RCMP responded to more than 30 calls for service between 6 a.m. Tuesday, July 15 and 6 a.m. Wednesday, July 16.

by KELLY FRIESEN Journal editor Saskatchewan parents shouldn't be quick to throw out their booster seats. SGI put a new law into effect on June 27 to make booster seats mandatory for children six and under.

by KELLY FRIESEN Journal editor The City of Humboldt hit the 55Plus Games out of the park this past week.

Ross Crescent will be closed to through traffic for most of today for a hydrant valve repair. Water will be shut off to some residents during the repair.

Ancamper, left behind for a few days after the Little Pine Days of Thunder professional chuckwagon event, was broken into while parked at the Little Pine First nation horse track, according to Cut Knife RCMP.

Maidstone RCMP are investigating a collision between a pickup truck and a CN Rail locomotive at a level crossing in the Paynton area. Police say the collision occurred at about 5:15 p.m.

Enhanced police coverage to First Nations communities to the north of the Battlefords has arrived with the opening of a new RCMP satellite office in Cochin.

Starting Aug. 1, the cost will go up for criminal record checks at the Battlefords RCMP. According to a news release, the fee collected by the City of North Battleford will remain the current rate of $25.