Local News

Prince Albert RCMP are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a business located on Highway 2 North, approximately 30 km outside of Prince Albert, on Monday, Jan. 6. At approximately 7:30 p.m.

Bail had been denied in provincial court in North Battleford for an individual arrested last December by members of the Battlefords Gang Task Force. Trent Angus, 30, of Edmonton, Alta.

The Town of Battleford is cracking down on nuisance yards. These are yards with neglected alleys and laneways, as well as an accumulation of junked vehicles.

TISDALE — The Tisdale RCMP is investigating an attempted break and enter to a Tisdale business. While the investigation is ongoing, the RCMP is refraining on providing many details about the crime.

The North Battleford Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 9016 Abbott Ave. at approximately 4:15 p.m. Tuesday. On arrival, crews found heavy smoke and flame issuing from the attached garage.

A fire at an unconfirmed address of 9016 Abbott Avenue in North Battleford has the city's fire department turned out to battle a blaze whose smoke has been seen for miles. The News-Optimist has a photographer on the scene.

MELFORT— The Melfort RCMP has arrested two individuals in two different instances with possession of stolen property in Melfort. The first instance occurred on Dec. 30. On Dec.

CNW - The highly anticipated Orkin Canada list of top bed bug cities is out. Similar to the past three years, larger cities and travel centres claimed the top spots.

EAST CENTRAL— A North East School Division (NESD) employee was caught allegedly using a division purchase card for personal use in the amount of $1,361. The card was used on Aug.

Estevan – Saskatchewan’s drilling rig fleet went back to work with a bang on Jan. 6, with sister publication Rig Locator (riglocator.ca) reporting 57 rigs making hole by that afternoon. This was a jump of 19 rigs compared to its last report on Jan.