Tag Archives: Crime & Courts
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)
Another accused in Tiki Laverdiere homicide has pre-trial date set
Five of eight charged in the death of Tiki Brook-Lyn Laverdiere returned to court Friday and one had a date set for pre-trial.Brent Checkosis appeared via closed-circut television from the Regina Corr...
Nov 15, 2019 Edmonton woman Tiki Laverdiere, 25, was last seen in North Battleford. (supplied photo/Battlefords RCMP)
Spike belts, air unit, dog services used to stop high-speed driver
UPDATE: Saskatoon Provincial Court have confirmed all Flint Vayro's charges related to this matter were stayed on Jan. 17, 2022. -- The North Battleford RCMP and other area police detachments used a v...
Nov 12, 2019
Sharp rise in reports of CRA tax scam says Battlefords RCMP
Battlefords RCMP say they have received a sharp rise in the number of reports of a CRA tax scam over the past week.They ask the public to report the incidents to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) ...
Nov 08, 2019 Cellphones and other personal electronic devices are restricted at one school in Green Lake. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Preliminary inquiry dates set for two accused in Jonson homicide
Preliminary inquiry dates are set for both men accused in the death of Mark Douglas Jonson to determine if there is sufficient evidence for trial.Nicolas Buck, 22, and David Keller, 47, each face a fi...
Nov 07, 2019 Mark Douglas Jonson was found dead in a home on 15 Ave. and 100 St. on July 5. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
One charged after attempted ATM theft in Edam
One man is charged after he tried to steal an ATM from a business in Edam. Turtleford RCMP said they were called to a business on Main St. on Nov. 3 at around 6 a.m. after an alarm was tripped and fou...
Nov 06, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Unity RCMP issue arrest warrants for fraud suspects
Two people are wanted for allegedly committing fraud at a financial institution in Unity. RCMP have issued arrest warrants for Allan Eugene Opikokew, 36, and 33-year-old Candace Kelly Gerard. Unity RC...
Nov 04, 2019 (file photo/NOW News Staff)