Local News

The 1500 block of 106th street will be closed for most of today for a curb valve replacement.

Between 6 a.m. Monday, Nov. 18 and 6 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, Battlefords RCMP responded to 20 calls for service. Monday 2:25 p.m. - Wallet located on ground outside Boston Pizza was turned into the detachment. 1:59 p.m.

Twelve local projects promoting physical activity for a variety of age groups have been awarded funding under Prairie North Health Region's Community Health Promotion Grant program.

In the wake of a number of high-profile incidents the provincial government has announced an action plan by the province to address bullying and cyberbullying. The announcement was made Nov.

Lt. Gov. Vaughn Solomon presided over a ceremony Monday recognizing several individuals for bravery. The Royal Canadian Humane Association Bravery Awards were presented at government House.

Battlefords RCMP conducted a targeted enforcement strategy Nov. 5-9 with a focus on repeat and violent offenders in the community, their associates and residential locations, according to a press release from Sgt. Darcy Woollfitt.

As Grey Cup fever takes hold in Rider Nation, the RCMP are cautioning fans to beware of fraudulent game tickets. "With the 101st Grey Cup approaching this weekend on Nov.

Between 6 a.m. Friday, Nov. 15 and 6 a.m. Monday, Nov. 18, Battlefords RCMP were engaged in 62 calls for assistance/investigations.

RCMP continue to investigate an alleged vehicle/pedestrian hit and run that left Andre Kasokeo dead in the middle of the south access road to Poundmaker First Ntion in last June. Cut Knife RCMP say they were called to the scene at about 4:45 a.m.

There were smiles all around Friday when a $100,000 cheque was presented to this year's Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation Lottery winner, Sandra Fafard of Battleford.