Premier Scott Moe and his cabinet met with the mayors of North Battleford and Battleford on Wednesday morning—afterward announcing that a letter has been sent to the federal Justice Minister asking the government to review current bail rules.

Concern was expressed about the rising crime rate, especially the illicit drug trade.

Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill is the MLA for the Battlefords.

The largest RCMP detachment in Saskatchewan is in North Battleford and officers spend a lot of time dealing with drug-related offenses.

North Battleford Mayor Kelli Hawtin says her city needs drug treatment facilities.