Local News

A string of break-ins aimed at Watson businesses was more extensive than first thought. Several businesses in Watson located along Highway 6 were broken into in the early morning hours of Oct. 21.

Swift approval was given at North Battleford city council Tuesday to adopting the Yellow Sky Master Plan in principle.

Saskatchewan RCMP are assisting the Edmonton Police Service who have charged a man with sexual assault by disseminating information that may result in additional complaints.

The City of North Battleford has a new director of finance. The new director of finance is Steve Brown, who most recently had worked in the same role with the City of Prince Albert.

The Battlefords Transit System is increasing cash fares for the bus service by one dollar.

A dryer was the source of a recent Battleford house fire, according to Fire Chief Larry Gabruch, who has some words of advice to other homeowners.

Less fatigue at City Hall

Each year, the amount of weight that trucks can haul increases during the winter months. The winter weight period typically begins November 16 however, the 2018 start date is being delayed due to weather and road structure conditions.

Wakaw is part of a cluster of communities near Saskatoon where whooping cough has been detected. There have been 25 cases of whooping cough, or pertussis, all centred around Rosthern.

Battleford RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Cheyenne Bouvier, 21, who has been reported missing. She was last seen at Battlefords Union Hospital in North Battleford in the late afternoon of Friday, Nov. 9.