Local News

In response to recent requests from the public for more information on crime statistics in North Battleford, the Battlefords RCMP detachment has released numbers spanning the past five years.

With just over four minutes remaining in Sunday's Western Final, Calgary's Larry Taylor muffed a punt from Saskatchewan's Ricky Schmitt. The ball hit the frozen turf, bounced off Taylor's foot and was touched by a Rider before it slid out of bounds.

On the icy and treacherous roads of Humboldt, winter tires are often the only things standing between drivers and snow banks. Oddly enough, the majority of Saskatchewan drivers don't have them.

Four men have been assessed fines of $7,570 after pleading guilty in Spiritwood to 12 charges under Saskatchewan Fisheries Regulations. Their offences: angling with too many lines. Two of the four also pled guilty to over-possession of fish.

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.