Biggar

• Train spills off tracks near Biggar, Sask.

  A train derailment near the town of Biggar, Sask., on Sunday sent 23 intermodal cars off the tracks. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada said the investigation is ongoing.

  Canada

  Jun 26
  
• Geodome, allowing vegetables to be grown year round, pops up in Biggar, Sask.

  A geodome functions like a normal greenhouse, but works during all seasons and its unique shape allows it to withstand up to seven feet of snow. 

  Tech

  May 3
  
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• Sask. suspect connected with break-in, vehicle ramming caught

  RCMP say they've caught one of two suspects wanted in connection with the ramming of police vehicles following a report of a break-in at a home in Eston, Sask., on Feb. 3.

  Crime

  Feb 8
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• Sask. RCMP hunt for remaining suspect connected in break-in, vehicle ramming

  Police in Saskatchewan are still looking for one of the suspects who fled a reported break-in, evaded traffic stops and rammed police vehicles during pursuit.

  Crime

  Feb 3
• More than 10 kg of fentanyl seized after Brownlee, Sask. man arrested in Edmonton

  After being pulled over on Whyte Avenue in Edmonton, a suitcase and a duffle bag in the vehicle were searched and police found 10.6 kilograms of suspected fentanyl.

  Crime

  Dec 5, 2022
• Biggar, Sask. revitalization project gets backing from agricultural giant Viterra

  Viterra, the nation's largest grain handler, announced they will match donations dollar for dollar up to $50,000 for the project.

  Canada

  Jan 7, 2022
• Big plans coming to Biggar, Sask. as town plans major revitalization

  The Town of Biggar has announced plans to revitalize its downtown core by using donations to cover the projected $8 million cost.

  Canada

  Apr 30, 2021
• Defence hints at possible resolution in charges against man in drug raid north of Biggar, Sask.

  Robert Dick, Kurt Miller’s lawyer, said he has gone over “somewhat copious” amounts of disclosure, adding there are charter and factual issues.

  Crime

  Feb 18, 2021
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• Man charged in major drug bust north of Biggar, Sask. tentatively headed to trial

  Kurt Miller, who is facing a number of charges after a drug bust north of Biggar, Sask., is tentatively headed to trial in May.

  Crime

  Feb 2, 2021
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• SaskTel bringing high-speed internet to over 20 rural Saskatchewan communities

  Balgonie, Biggar, Langham and Pilot Butte will be the first communities to receive the latest broadband technology under SaskTel’s Rural Fibre Initiative.

  Canada

  Dec 3, 2020