Crime & Courts

Thunderchild First Nation armed home invasion under investigation

Turtleford RCMP are investigating a home invasion that occurred on Thunderchild First Nation, Dec. 15.Police were advised of the incident that morning, where three indigenous males, dressed in red, en...

Dec 15, 2020

Trial underway in Cochin-area homicide investigation

Battlefords RCMP Cst. Trevor Sowers was the first officer on the scene when he discovered the body of Gordon Ernest Tucker during a wellbeing check May 31, 2018.At Queen's Bench Court in Battleford Mo...

Dec 15, 2020

Traffic stop turns into emergency response after Mountie hears gunshot

A traffic stop in a rural area of Debden quickly turned into a multi-agency emergency response after an officer overheard a gunshot from a nearby residence. Around 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12, a me...

Dec 14, 2020

Accused facing accessory charge in Laverdiere homicide investigation to be released on bail

One of the accused individuals facing a charge related to the Tiki Laverdiere homicide investigation was granted bail.Samuel Takakenew, 36, is charged with accessory after the fact to murder.He appear...

Dec 11, 2020

Rising COVID-19 numbers leads to court delays

A majority of court operations across the province are being placed on hold for a month, in response to the increased incidents of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan and guidance from the Chief Medical Health O...

Dec 10, 2020

Battlefords RCMP traffic stop yields significant drugs seizure

Battlefords RCMP seized more than 15 kilograms of illicit drugs during a traffic stop on Monday.Around 11:30 a.m. on Monday, a resident reported an erratic driver to the detachment. Officers located t...

Dec 10, 2020

Onion Lake RCMP search for armed, dangerous suspects

Onion Lake RCMP are asking for public assistance in locating four individuals fleeing from police.Tuesday evening, law enforcement received information from another detachment about a vehicle that fle...

Dec 09, 2020

One of accused in Laverdiere homicide investigation seeks bail

One of the accused individuals facing a charge connected to the Tiki Laverdiere homicide investigation is seeking to be released on bail. Samuel Takakenew, 36, is charged with accessory after the fact...

Dec 09, 2020

Sexual abuse case involving Battlefords band director settled

The band director of the North Battleford City Kinsmen Band (NBCK,) Michael Alstad, and the plaintiff, have settled a sexual abuse lawsuit stemming from the late 1980s and early 1990s in the State of ...

Dec 08, 2020

RCMP investigation continues into rural area assault

A 55-year-old man was attacked outside his home at a rural address near the city of North Battleford last month, resulting in serious injuries.Battlefords RCMP Staff Sargent, Jason Teniuk said the loc...

Dec 08, 2020