Local News

The Spiritwood RCMP is requesting the public's assistance in locating a 16-year-old who was reported missing in April. Jerome Davis Harris, Born Sept. 22, 1995 was reported missing April 4.

The first case of West Nile Virus in Saskatchewan was found Aug. 3, in the Regina Qu'Appelle region. The infection was detected by Canadian Blood Services when the individual was donating blood.

A fire, that resulted in the destruction of a vehicle parked in a storage area at 10030 Marquis Ave. Monday, is being deemed suspicious by fire officials. North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services responded to the blaze at just after 11 p.m.

He drove across the country, stopping in Humboldt on his way back. The JCI national president, Francois Begin, made his last stop in the JCI National President Canadian tour on July 26 in Humboldt.

Seatbelts and cellphones. That's what members of the RCMP were watching for as people travelled into Humboldt last week. On July 27, between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Two people sustained minor injuries and one individual was transported to hospital after two separate motor vehicle crashes in the city on the weekend.

The heritage farmyard of Maria DeGirolamo was host to the 11th annual fly-in for the Recreational Aircraft Association July 7. The pre-arranged gathering of small aircraft welcomed 13 airplanes for an afternoon barbecue and social.

With the near-nightly thunderstorms the Northwest have seen for the last few weeks, compulsive weather-watchers may be scratching their heads at the "watches" and "warnings" given out seemingly at random.

In Canada, Saskatchewan holds the dubious honour of being the location of Canada's deadliest tornado in history.

The community of Blaine Lake is beginning to take shape as residents prepare for the town's and municipality's centennial celebrations this weekend.