Local News

One of the two individuals charged in the first-degree murder of Mark Douglas Jonson has been remanded to his next court date on Sept. 27 in North Battleford.

EAST CENTRAL — With the Labour Day weekend providing summer’s last hurrah, the provincial government is asking motorists to drive safely.

EAST CENTRAL — Despite cool and wet weather, producers were able to make some harvest progress this week according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Aug. 20 to 26 crop report.

CARROT RIVER — Carrot River has hired environment consultant Pinchin Ltd. for an asbestos survey that will cost about $16,000.

Conservative MP Rosemarie Falk is waiting for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to call an election. Visitors stopped by Falk’s North Battleford office at 1322-100th St. on Friday for a meet-and-greet with the Member of Parliament.

HUMBOLDT — After receiving a letter featuring complaints about the advertising displayed on the LED sign in front of the Uniplex, the city will be talking to the third party that runs the sign.

Saskatchewan residents will soon have access to a brand new emergency department.

One of two individuals charged with the first-degree murder of 61-year-old Mark Douglas Jonson in North Battleford made a brief appearance Wednesday in provincial court.

HUMBOLDT — Businesses with storefronts will pay a $100 business license fee starting in 2020. At its Aug. 26 meeting, council voted in favour of a bylaw that implemented the fee.

Violence surrounding the Tiki Laverdiere murder case continues at the Saskatoon Provincial Correctional Centre.