Local News

TISDALE — The Tisdale RCMP responded to a call from a resident who found explosives on her farm outside of Tisdale. Cpl.

HUMBOLDT — Ninth Street in Humboldt looks smoother these days after crews resurfaced the street. Fifth to Seventh Avenue was resurfaced on Sept. 3 and 4 and introduced a new product to Humboldt streets, a type three Can Seal micro-surfacing.

NIPAWIN — David Petersen of Nipawin was found not guilty of uttering threats against the Prime Minister and the Parliament buildings during a phone call.

HUMBOLDT — S/Sgt. Al Presler spent his first years of his service with the RCMP in Humboldt 19 years ago. Now he has returned as the Humboldt detachment’s new commanding officer. Presler said he’s excited to be back in the community.

MELFORT —The City of Melfort is in discussions to move the location of the mural that was going to be installed at the Historic Post Office.

What turned out to be a controversial impound and towing RFP process in North Battleford was settled Monday evening. At City Hall, North Battleford city council voted unanimously to authorize a five-year agreement with Lash-Berg Towing of Battleford.

Cochin Days 2019 was a great success, Aug 9, 10 and 11.

Submitted Sunday, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police held its National Memorial Service at the RCMP Academy, Depot Division, in Regina.

The News-Optimist has learned that Trevor Brice has departed as director of protective services and fire chief in North Battleford.

Across Saskatchewan, people of all backgrounds from more than 40 communities will be coming together to work toward outrunning cancer this weekend. On Saturday, the Terry Fox Ride will be taking place, starting at Hidden Meadows Ranch.