Tag Archives: Crime & Courts
Accused in Thunderchild First Nation murder case seeks bail supervision report
The case involving a man facing a charge in the death of Roger Standingwater on Thunderchild First Nation last year has been adjourned while the accused seeks a bail supervision report.Ivor Antoine Wa...
Nov 25, 2019 Ivor Antoine Wapass, 44, who is in custody, is facing a charge of second-degree murder connected to the death of Roger Standingwater on Sept. 15, 2018. He appeared in North Battleford Provincial Court Monday. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
City recovers all funds lost in fraud scheme
The City of Saskatoon has now recovered all of the money it lost to a fraud scheme back in the summer.An Ontario Superior Court Justice ruled Friday that $335,000 in city money be returned.This means ...
Nov 23, 2019 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)
Local advocates says plenty of positives despite NB high crime stats
Local advocates say the community faces challenges but progress is being made despite North Battleford's continued high crime numbers reported again this year in the Maclean's magazine article Canada'...
Nov 22, 2019 North Battleford was rated highest for overall crime in this year's Maclean's magazine rankings for Canada's Most Dangerous Places. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Battlefords Pride upset after Transgender Day of Remembrance poster defaced
Battlefords Pride is taking action after the group's poster about a Transgender Day of Remembrance event was found scrawled with graffiti where it was posted in a public space at Frontier Mall.The van...
Nov 22, 2019 The Transgender Day of Remembrance poster was posted in the mall in the south end of North Battleford. It was found defaced. (submitted photo/Bobbisue Thompson)
Man facing charges in alleged armed robberies in North Battleford
A 25-year-old man is facing charges in two alleged business robberies in North Battleford.Battlefords RCMP reported at about 4:30 a.m. on Nov. 15 a lone male armed with a weapon threatened staff and d...
Nov 21, 2019 A 25-year-old man is facing charges for two alleged business robberies in North Battleford. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Blaine Lake RCMP lay charges in alleged fraud and identity theft case
A 27-year-old Blaine Lake woman is facing charges following a police investigation in an alleged fraud and identity theft case.Blaine Lake RCMP initially responded on Nov. 17 after receiving informati...
Nov 20, 2019 Blaine Lake RCMP laid charges in an alleged fraud and identity theft case. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Saskatchewan toughens penalties for distracted driving
Those who use their phones behind the wheel in Saskatchewan should prepare for their wallets to get a lot lighter - the provincial government is beefing up its distracted driving laws.On Tuesday, the ...
Nov 20, 2019 (Government of Saskatchewan handout)
Town supports Concern for Youth grant request
Battleford lawmakers are continuing with their support for Battlefords Concern For Youth (CFY), and once again committing $8,000 for the year ahead.Executive Director Dani Williams made a presentation...
Nov 19, 2019 Battlefords Concern For Youth Executive Director Dani Williams gives a presentation at the Town of Battleford council's meeting Monday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Accused in Thunderchild First Nation murder case still to obtain legal counsel
The case involving a man facing a charge in the death of Roger Standingwater on Thunderchild First Nation last year has been adjourned again as the accused still needs to obtain legal counsel.Ivor Ant...
Nov 18, 2019 Ivor Antoine Wapass, 44, who is in custody, is facing a charge of second-degree murder connected to the death of Roger Standingwater on Sept. 15, 2018. He appeared in North Battleford provincial court Monday. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff).
North Battleford man sentenced to six months for accessing child pornography
A North Battleford man has been sentenced to six months in custody for accessing child pornography following an investigation involving the Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit.Cameron ...
Nov 15, 2019 A man facing a charge of accessing child pornography was sentenced in North Battleford provincial court Friday. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)