Battlefords

Mirasty sentencing moved to April 29 in manslaughter case

The man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the Sequin Mooswa homicide investigation was originally scheduled for his sentencing hearing in North Battleford Provincial Court Friday, but it was moved...

Apr 08, 2022

Man charged after two vehicles stolen at gunpoint

One man is being charged after an investigation revealed he was involved in two separate incidents of vehicles being stolen at gunpoint.No injuries were reported in the March 5 and March 17 incidents ...

Apr 08, 2022

RCMP Report Pt. 2: Men charged for assault, threats, identify fraud

Battlefords RCMP made two arrests on March 26 related to an incident where men uttered threats and refused to leave a residence. The call that evening reported two unwanted males in a home just outsid...

Apr 08, 2022

RCMP Report Pt. 1: One teen hospitalized, another arrested following assault

A 16-year-old youth from North Battleford faces multiple assault charges after an incident on Tuesday evening left another teen seriously injured.Police responded to a disturbance shortly after 9:00 p...

Apr 07, 2022

Kiwanis Music Festival celebrates 90th Anniversary Gala Concert

From classical piano ballads to folk songs, original compositions and fiddle tunes, the Dekker Centre was alive with music Tuesday night at the Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival's 90th Anniversary Ga...

Apr 06, 2022

Orthner pleads guilty to manslaughter in Laverdiere homicide investigation

One of the individuals facing charges in the Tiki Laverdiere homicide investigation is now scheduled for a sentencing hearing after pleading guilty to manslaughter Wednesday.Shayla Orthner, 30, of Nor...

Apr 06, 2022

Brad Johner and Johner Boys to perform for Wilkie fundraiser

The Wilkie & District Culture, Parks and Recreation Board are holding a special fundraising concert, featuring Brad Johner and The Johner Boys, in support of a new Wilkie swimming pool.Taking plac...

Apr 05, 2022

Strong results for initial North West psychiatric nurses class

The first cohort of graduating psychiatric nursing students, which completed their program in December, achieved a 91 per cent pass rate on their national licensing exam in March.According to North We...

Apr 05, 2022

Town staff honoured with long-service awards at SUMA convention

A number of Town of Battleford staff were honoured with awards for their long service at the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) Convention on Tuesday. The following individuals were ...

Apr 05, 2022

Red Pheasant leadership considers appealing court decision on electoral fraud

Red Pheasant First Nation leadership say they are considering appealing a court decision related to electoral fraud. The elections of Chief Clinton Wuttunee and Councillor Gary Nicotine were to be ann...

Apr 05, 2022