Crime & Courts

Accessory charge replaced with manslaughter in Sparvier murder case

Charges have been upgraded in the Braeden Sparvier murder investigation.Twobears Bird, 22, was originally charged with accessory to murder after the fact. According to court records, the charge has no...

Apr 27, 2021

Alberta man accused of entering U.S. in kayak, running from border officer

MISSOULA, Mont. - An Alberta man is awaiting a next court date in Montana after he was detained by American authorities for allegedly crossing the border in a kayak. The U.S. Department of Justice say...

Apr 27, 2021

Man arrested following fatal hit-and-run in Onion Lake Cree Nation

Onion Lake RCMP have arrested and charged a 28 year-old man following a hit and run that resulted in the death of a 13 year-old youth.Onion Lake RCMP received a call on April 25 that a person had been...

Apr 26, 2021

Vehicles stolen in North Battleford, Red Pheasant First Nation

Battlefords RCMP is asking the public to be on the lookout for two stolen vehicles in the region.The first is a grey 2007 Dodge Ram 1500, with a Saskatchewan license plate of 449 LXW. It was taken fro...

Apr 26, 2021

P.A. Police warn about possible overseas phone scam

Have you received phone calls from unknown overseas numbers? There's a very good chance it could be a scam. People from Prince Albert and all across Saskatchewan have complained about receiving numero...

Apr 25, 2021

RCMP investigating gunshot fired in North Battleford

Battlefords RCMP are investigating the discharge of a firearm towards a residence in North Battleford this morning.Police received the call of a window of a Scott Drive residence being damaged around ...

Apr 23, 2021

Battlefords drug bust seizes nearly $10,000

A drug bust on Wednesday by the Battlefords RCMP Gang Task Force has resulted in charges against one adult female and the seizure of drugs and cash.The execution of a search warrant took place on the ...

Apr 22, 2021

Driver reading display in miles per hour fined $910

Some confusion on a drivers display has led to a hefty fine.Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan pulled over a vehicle on April 8, west of Colonsay that was travelling 160 kilometres per hour in a 1...

Apr 22, 2021

Impala stolen in North Battleford

Battlefords RCMP are asking the public to be on lookout for a another stolen vehicle in the area.The vehicle is described as a grey 2002 Chevrolet Impala, with a Saskatchewan license plate of 067LZR. ...

Apr 21, 2021

Ex-cop guilty of murder and manslaughter in Floyd case

MINNEAPOLIS - Former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted Tuesday of murder and manslaughter for pinning George Floyd to the pavement with his knee on the Black man's neck in a case that to...

Apr 20, 2021