Local News

The provincial government’s Crown corporations are offering some relief to those evacuated or impacted by the recent wildfires.

Preliminary hearing dates are set for two individuals charged with kidnapping in the Battlefords area. The dates for Garth Iron and Stephanie Sample have been set for Oct.

The long journey from Austin, Texas to Anchorage, Alaska of a group of young cyclists spreading a message about combating cancer made their way to North Battleford on the weekend.

Folks in the Battlefords got a chance to learn about the ancient history of the region as the archaeology caravan stopped at the Fred Light Museum Thursday. The caravan is presented in partnership with the Saskatchewan Archaeological Society.

Things looked more stable with respect to the wildfire situation in northern Saskatchewan on the weekend as emergency crews and military personnel continue to battle blazes.

Friday July 10 at approximately 5:30 p.m., Brian Franko was reported missing from Saskatchewan Hospital in North Battleford. Brian is described as a Caucasian male, approximately 5`8`and 187 lbs.

On Thursday, July 9, just before 8 a.m, the Battlefords RCMP arrested three male youths and two female youths after receiving a complaint of them walking away from a stolen vehicle in the area of 109th Street and 13th Avenue.

The Maidstone RCMP have received complaints regarding firearms being discharged on oil lease sites that are private property. The RCMP want to remind the public of firearm safety. At no time should a firearm be pointed at a person or property.

Turtleford RCMP, Glaslyn Fire and EMS were called to a fatal motor vehicle collision between a motorcycle and an SUV on Highway 4 just north of Glaslyn in the early afternoon of Saturday, July 11.

RCMP Daily Report