A woman allegedly driving under the influence of marijuana breached a parade barricade in North Battleford, Saskatchewan and almost hit a police car.During the evening of August 13, Battlefords RCMP officers were participating in a parade for the Northwest Territorial Days in North Battleford.Officers were heading up the parade in a marked police vehicle.While the parade was travelling down 101 Street, a vehicle breached the barricades set up for the parade and came nose-to-nose with the police vehicle.Officers stopped and checked on the driver, and noted signs of impairment and the smell of cannabis in the vehicle. The driver was arrested. Officers located and seized a bong from inside the vehicle.As a result of continued investigation, an adult female was arrested and charged with one count, operation of a conveyance while impaired by drug, Section 320.14(1)(a), Criminal Code. She was also ticketed for driving without a valid license.The vehicle was towed and impounded.The driver is scheduled to appear in North Battleford Provincial Court on November 18. The court information is being processed so we are unable to provide additional details about the accused or the information number at this time.“This could have been a very dangerous situation,” says Sgt. Chris Stephens from the Battlefords RCMP. “It’s very lucky that when she breached the barricade and encountered police officers, she didn’t strike any civilian vehicles or floats, parade participants, or spook the horses that were right behind our police vehicle. I’m happy to report, however, that after the arrest, the parade was able to continue on as planned, and was enjoyed by hundreds of spectators.”North Battleford is more than 130 km northwest of Saskatoon..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
A woman allegedly driving under the influence of marijuana breached a parade barricade in North Battleford, Saskatchewan and almost hit a police car.During the evening of August 13, Battlefords RCMP officers were participating in a parade for the Northwest Territorial Days in North Battleford.Officers were heading up the parade in a marked police vehicle.While the parade was travelling down 101 Street, a vehicle breached the barricades set up for the parade and came nose-to-nose with the police vehicle.Officers stopped and checked on the driver, and noted signs of impairment and the smell of cannabis in the vehicle. The driver was arrested. Officers located and seized a bong from inside the vehicle.As a result of continued investigation, an adult female was arrested and charged with one count, operation of a conveyance while impaired by drug, Section 320.14(1)(a), Criminal Code. She was also ticketed for driving without a valid license.The vehicle was towed and impounded.The driver is scheduled to appear in North Battleford Provincial Court on November 18. The court information is being processed so we are unable to provide additional details about the accused or the information number at this time.“This could have been a very dangerous situation,” says Sgt. Chris Stephens from the Battlefords RCMP. “It’s very lucky that when she breached the barricade and encountered police officers, she didn’t strike any civilian vehicles or floats, parade participants, or spook the horses that were right behind our police vehicle. I’m happy to report, however, that after the arrest, the parade was able to continue on as planned, and was enjoyed by hundreds of spectators.”North Battleford is more than 130 km northwest of Saskatoon..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
