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Poppy Day is fast approaching once again. We are looking for volunteers. As many as possible as we will not have any Cadets to help us out this year due to the ...pandemic. Poppy Day is Saturday October 31 from 10am-4pm. If you or anyone you know is interested in volunteering some time on that day please send a measage on here or contact a member of the Legion Executive. Thank you! See more

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COVID-19 UPDATE: SIX NEW CASES, NINE IN HOSPITAL, 19 MORE RECOVERIES There are six new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on September 23, bringing the total to 1,830 reported cases. The new cases are located in the Saskatoon (2), Central West (1) and Regina (3) zones. Of the 1,830 reported cases, 133 are considered active. A total of 1,673 people have recovered....Continue reading

Alberta RCMP Traffic Services recovers stolen vehicle with two sleeping inside Rocky Mountain House, Alta. On Sept. 17, 2020, at approximately 3 p.m., an Alberta RCMP Traffic member was conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 11 west of Rocky Mountain House, when he came across a vehicle parked on the side of the road with the drivers side rear door open with a pair of legs dangling out. ... Out of concern for the persons safety, the officer stopped to investigate and a query of the vehicle showed it had been stolen out of Edmonton three days earlier. The keys to the vehicle were secured while the occupants remained asleep. The driver and passenger were then arrested and taken into custody for possession of the stolen property. The driver, a 25-year-old male from central Alberta was charged with Possession of stolen property over $5,000 and Possession of stolen property under $5,000 as further investigation showed the licence plate had been stolen from a different vehicle. The passenger, a 24-year-old male from central Alberta was also charged and with Possession of stolen property over $5,000 and Possession of stolen property under $5,000. In addition, he had seven outstanding Criminal Code warrants for unrelated offences that were executed. He was held in custody for a judicial interim release hearing at a later date. The apprehension of individuals committing rural crime is one of the top priorities of Alberta RCMP Traffic members.

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Saskatchewan RCMP Crime Reduction Team Three North Battleford individuals charged with drugs and weapons offences The Saskatchewan RCMP Crime Reduction Teams are committed to enhancing the safety of citizens in Saskatchewan. In July 2020, the Saskatchewan RCMP Crime Reduction Team (CRT) in North Battleford initiated a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act investigation targeting drug activity in North Battleford, SK. The two-month investigation culminated in the arrest this ...week of three North Battleford residents. The Saskatchewan RCMP CRT in North Battleford requested three search warrants to examine a residence, a vehicle and a hotel room in North Battleford. On September 20, 2020, the search of these three locations resulted in the seizure of one ounce of cocaine, smaller amounts of methamphetamine and hydromorphone as well as several prohibited weapons. Kyle Caron, (40), Dean Lafreniere, (48) and Amanda Wahobin, (31) are each facing charges of possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of methamphetamine, possession of hydromorphone and weapons offences. At the time of her arrest, Amanda Wahobin was wanted on warrants for property offences, possession of crystal meth and failure to appear in court. All three individuals have been released from custody and are scheduled to make their first appearance at the North Battleford Provincial Court on November 9, 2020. Over the course of the two-month investigation, the Saskatchewan RCMP Crime Reduction Team (CRT) in North Battleford was assisted by the Saskatchewan RCMP Gang Task Force in North Battleford and North Battleford RCMP. The mandate of the Saskatchewan RCMP Crime Reduction Team is to assist RCMP detachments across the Province in capturing prolific offenders, repeat offenders and gang members as well as addressing any specific public safety issue a Saskatchewan RCMP detachment area is experiencing.

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Cold Lake RCMP arrests two after dangerous driving complaint initiates pursuit Cold Lake, Alta. - On Sept. 21, 2020 at approximately 7:50 p.m., Cold Lake RCMP responded to several calls regarding a vehicle that was dangerously driving into on coming traffic on Highway 28. Police located the vehicle and it fled on Highway 28 in Cold Lake running several red lights. A pursuit was initiated which went into Cold Lake First Nation and then back into the city of Cold Lake. An atte...mpt was made to stop the vehicle by utilizing a tire deflation device which was unsuccessful. Due to safety concerns the pursuit was stopped. At approximately 9:30 p.m., a RCMP Lakeland Crime Reduction Unit officer with assistance from RCMP Air Services and RCMP Police Dog Services located the vehicle parked near a residence on 47th Ave. The vehicle fled from police and rammed a marked police car. The officer was not injured. The vehicle was later found abandoned near 54 Ave., and 51st St. Further investigation led officers to a residence on Cold Lake First Nation where two suspects were arrested, an additional vehicle and flat deck trailer were recovered. The vehicle and flat deck trailer were reported stolen from Smoky Lake, Alta. on Sept. 21, 2020. The suspects remain in police custody awaiting judicial hearings. An update will be provided once available.

$11.5 MILLION TO SUPPORT MAJOR RENOVATION AT JOHN PAUL II COLLEGIATE IN NORTH BATTLEFORD Today, Deputy Premier and Education Minister Gordon Wyant joined The Battlefords MLA Herb Cox and representatives from the Light of Christ Catholic School Division to announce planning has begun for an $11.5 million renovation at John Paul II Collegiate in North Battleford. The investment is part of the governments $7.5 billion two-year capital plan to build a strong Saskatchewan and st...imulate economic recovery following the pandemic. This is significant news for students at John Paul II Collegiate and the North Battleford community, Wyant said. Our government understands the value of preserving our existing school infrastructure. This investment will serve North Battleford students, staff and families, and will provide a boost to our provincial economy as we recover from the pandemic. John Paul II Collegiate is an historical school built in 1912, with the last major renovation occurring in 2004. The renovation includes an addition to the servery and industrial arts areas, as well as upgrades to the washrooms, common area floors and other existing spaces. We look forward to offering exciting new learning opportunities to our students, our staff and the community, Light of Christ Catholic Schools Board Chair Glen Gantefoer said. In addition to ensuring even greater safety and accessibility, this renovation will allow us to continue to provide for cutting edge learning opportunities that ensure students have the necessary skills for future success. Since 2007, the province has committed more than $1.9 billion toward school infrastructure projects, which includes 85 major school capital projects and numerous smaller projects such as portable classrooms and preventative maintenance and renewal. Since 2013-14, Saskatchewan Educations Preventative Maintenance and Renewal program has provided approximately $281 million to school divisions and the Conseil des écoles fransaskoises to proactively address maintenance requirements as they arise. These projects support the safety and well-being of our students and school staff, while also ensuring that Saskatchewan schools are built to last well into the future.

Onion Lake RCMP sudden death investigation in Onion Lake Cree Nation results in second degree murder charge Onion Lake RCMP, along with the North Battleford, Prince Albert and Saskatoon RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) have been investigating the homicide of Braden Richard Bull for over eight months. Officers have continued to follow-up on all information and tips received from the public regarding this investigation and conducted several interviews. As a result of... this work, officers have arrested and charged 24-year-old Vega Bear, of Onion Lake, SK, with Second Degree Murder. The North Battleford and Saskatoon RCMP GIS arrested Bear in Edmonton on September 21, 2020. Bear was transported to Lloydminster to make his first appearance in Provincial Court on September 22, 2020. The RCMP Major Crimes Unit North, the North Battleford RCMP Forensics Identification Section and the Saskatchewan RCMP Polygraph Unit also assisted with the investigation. The investigation is ongoing. See more

COVID-19 UPDATE: 10 NEW CASES, NINE IN HOSPITAL, NINE RECOVERIES There are 10 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on September 22, bringing the total to 1,824 reported cases. The new cases are located in the Far North East (1), Saskatoon (6), Central West (1) and Regina (2) zones. Of the 1,824 reported cases, 146 are considered active. A total of 1,654 people have recovered....Continue reading

Lloydminster Interval Home Among Many Organizations to Benefit from a TD Bank Initiative TD Bank Group (TD) has dedicated $160,000 in donations to support local community organizations that have been impacted by COVID-19 as part of the broader TD Community Resilience Initiative. The recipient charities and non-profits in TD's Prairie Region, which comprises Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and the Northwest Territories, received immediate and critical funding for Indigenous yo...Continue reading

Lloydminster Fire Department enhances skills through regional live-fire training session (Photos Courtesy: City of Lloydminster) When an emergency unfolds, knowing the proper steps to situational assessment is crucial. When protecting urban and rural areas, operational synchronicity with neighbouring first responders is paramount when the situation arises for a joint regional response. To build individual, team and joint operational readiness, approximately 60 members from ...the Lloydminster and Britannia fire departments and Legacy Regional Protective Services took part in three one-day intensive training sessions at Lakeland Colleges Emergency Training Centre in Vermilion, Alta. Everyone knows the best training you can receive is on the ground, in a hands-on practical approach with the ability to replicate scenarios our services may respond to. Training opportunities also allow first responders to develop skills in roles they may not normally perform all while in a safe and controlled simulation, said Lloydminster Fire Chief Leigh Sawicki. The training was part of the departments annual skills enhancement and included simulations involving residential and industrial fires. The training provides effective and efficient fire services to the community and regional partners. This years training sessions were great opportunities for us to build relationships with our neighbouring teams. While wed like only to have to meet them on the training grounds, we must work well together for when an emergency does arise. During training, the morning sessions included a seven-storey residential building utilizing three floors to replicate a residential structure, while the afternoon sessions included working through various industrial fires. To build and improve leadership skills, team members rotated through roles such as incident command, section leaders and performing task level assignments and functions. See more

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$34 MILLION APPROVED TO SUPPORT THE OIL AND GAS SERVICE SECTOR More Than $4 Million In Work Projects Already Completed Today, the Government of Saskatchewan is providing an update on the Accelerated Site Closure Program (ASCP). Launched in May, with the first approved projects announced in July, $34 million worth of work packages have been approved....Continue reading

COVID-19 UPDATE: SEVEN NEW CASES, 10 IN HOSPITAL, TWO RECOVERIES There are seven new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on September 21, bringing the total to 1,814 reported cases. The new cases are located in the Saskatoon (5), Regina (1) and South East (1) zones. Three of the new cases reported today in the Saskatoon area are associated with the workplace outbreak previously identified at Brandt Industries. To date, there have been 17 cases linked to that workpla...Continue reading

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Rain didn't stop people from "Trying Like Terry " Sunday morning at Bud Miller park. Terry Fox-One Day Your Way celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope.

COVID-19 UPDATE: 20 NEW CASES, 10 IN HOSPITAL, ONE MORE RECOVERY There are 20 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on September 20, bringing the total to 1,807 reported cases. The new cases are located in the Saskatoon (7), Regina (10) and South East (2) zones. The location of one case is pending. The seven new cases reported today in the Saskatoon area are associated with the workplace outbreak previously identified at Brandt Industries. To date, there have been...Continue reading