Tag Archives: Crime & Courts
Charges pending after driver damages school playground
One individual has been arrested after a vehicle rammed into the playground at St. Mary's School Thursday.In a release, Battleford RCMP said they were called to the elementary school at approximately ...
Apr 16, 2020 According to Battleford RCMP, a vehicle drove into the playground at St. Mary's School, resulting in extensive damage. (submitted photo/RCMP)
Police ask for public's help following alleged theft of boat motor in Mervin RM
The RCMP are asking for the public's help following an alleged theft of a boat motor. According to a media release, Turtleford RCMP received a report April 7 of an alleged stolen boat motor from a res...
Apr 16, 2020 RCMP are investigating an alleged theft of a boat motor in the RM of Mervin. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Accused in Sequin Mooswa homicide has case adjourned
The accused in the Sequin Mooswa homicide investigation remains in custody and is scheduled to return to North Battleford Provincial Court later this month.He had his matter adjourned at his last cour...
Apr 14, 2020 Keenan Mirasty who is charged with second-degree murder in relation to the death of Sequin Mooswa is due to return to court via CCTV April 29. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Lawyers, advocate call for inmate release before COVID-19 spreads
The number COVID-19 cases in prisons is rising, prompting Canada's criminal lawyers and an inmate advocacy group to call on the federal and provincial governments to reduce the number of peo...
Apr 09, 2020
Stolen semi-truck, loaded with canola, goes viral on social media
The President of the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalites (SARM) says a story about a stolen semi-truck loaded with canola, speaks to the level of crime happening in rural Saskatchewan.Ray ...
Apr 08, 2020 A photo of this truck, stolen near Leask. (Facebook)
Taber man charged after licking products in store as part of 'COVID Challenge'
TABER, Alta. - A man from southern Alberta has been charged with mischief after police say he participated in an online prank related to the COVID-19 pandemic.Police in Taber say the man allegedly tam...
Apr 08, 2020
Humboldt Broncos bus crash anniversary recognition plans change due to COVID-19
The City of Humboldt is still recognizing the second anniversary of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, despite the restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic.The City has announced that they and t...
Apr 06, 2020 (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)
'Always new expenses:' Lawsuits filed as anniversary of Broncos bus crash nears
It's been almost two years since the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash in Saskatchewan and with the solemn anniversary comes a closing legal window that has seen several lawsuits filed in court.Sixtee...
Apr 04, 2020 (The Canadian Press)
Crown won't appeal acquittals of Nicholson and Vey in murder conspiracy case
The Crown will not appeal the acquittal of two people who were accused of conspiring to kill their spouses.During a voir dire hearing that preceded a re-trial in Prince Albert on May 27, Justice Cathe...
Apr 03, 2020 Curtis Vey and Angela Nicholson. (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Métis Nation treasurer dispute faces appeal
A case involving the Mtis Nation of Saskatchewan (MNS) and a woman who claims to rightfully hold the position of treasurer is headed back to the courts.The MNS has formally appealed the decision last ...
Apr 03, 2020 A photo taken of Mary Ann Morin outside Prince Albert Court of Queen's Bench on Dec. 20, 2019. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)