Crime & Courts

Police asking for help to find young man still missing

Police are asking for the public's assistance in locating a young person still missing in the Battlefords area. Branden Baptiste, 22, was reported missing on Aug. 9. He is described at 5'7", 140 lbs, ...

Sep 02, 2022

Another man now facing charge connected to attack in Battleford

A second man is now dealing with a charge related to a July 17 attack caught on video in Battleford. Dane Lesmeister, 19, is facing a charge of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, RCMP con...

Sep 02, 2022

Increased police presence at Witchekan Lake First Nation

The community of Witchekan Lake First Nation is being advised of an increased presence of police and is asked to stay away from where officers are. RCMP said the public should follow any police direct...

Sep 02, 2022

Bible Camp responds to ‘regrettable situation’, allegations of exorcism

A Bible Camp near Blaine Lake at the centre of allegations of exorcism has spoken out on the incident.The alleged case happened in mid-July at Redberry Bible Camp, south of Blaine Lake. Multiple media...

Sep 02, 2022

Bail hearing for Saskatchewan mother accused faking deaths before entering U.S.

A bail hearing is set to begin Friday for a Saskatchewan woman accused of faking her death and that of her son and illegally crossing the border into the United States.The 48-year-old is scheduled to ...

Sep 02, 2022

RCMP Report: Young man arrested, bites police officer

Battlefords RCMP arrested a 20-year-old man on multiple charges Tuesday in an odd case of assault.Members were called to the incident in progress on the 1900 block of 104th Street in North Battleford ...

Sep 01, 2022

Man charged with killing mother back in court

A 45-year-old North Battleford man facing a charge of second-degree murder in the death of his mother returned to court Wednesday.Walter Geering, who is in custody, appeared via teleconference. Defenc...

Aug 31, 2022

UPDATE: Major crime investigation near Warman, rural theft in Glaslyn

UPDATE: Around 3:00 p.m. this afternoon, Ashtin Ritzand turned himself into the police. He was arrested without incident at the Saskatoon RCMP Detachment. He will appear in court on Sept. 1. The RCMP'...

Aug 30, 2022

RCMP Report: Two arrested, shotgun seized in robbery case

A 21-year-old and 17-year-old are in custody, following a break-and enter arrest in North Battleford that lead to an arrest and weapons seizure.The instigating break-in was reported on the 600 block o...

Aug 27, 2022

RCMP Report: Machete possession, assault arrests

Battlefords RCMP made two arrests related to machete possession over the past week.Monday morning, police responded to a report of several people around 13th Avenue and 101st Street with weapons. Thre...

Aug 26, 2022