Crime & Courts

RCMP searching for man after alleged assault at Big River

One man is wanted by Big River RCMP as they are investigating an alleged assault in the town from last month.Police said that on Oct. 10, one man approached a home in the community and damaged it, set...

Nov 01, 2023

Battlefords COPP welcomes new four-wheeled member to team

At an unveiling ceremony at the RCMP Battlefords detachment, the volunteer-based Battlefords Citizens On Patrol Program (COPP) welcomed a new member of their task force - a 2023 hybrid Jeep Wrangler. ...

Nov 01, 2023

Man facing manslaughter charge wanted by RCMP

Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes are asking for the public's help to find a man wanted for a charge of manslaughter. On March 13, 2022, at around 2:45 a.m. Battlefords RCMP responded to a request for po...

Oct 31, 2023

Youth arrested after report of machete in North Battleford

Battlefords RCMP are investigating after a youth was reported to have a machete in North Battleford. On Oct. 23 at about 3:30 p.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of a male youth armed with a knif...

Oct 27, 2023

Onion Lake RCMP nab wanted man following rural chase into Alberta

A man wanted by Onion Lake RCMP on multiple charges including aggravated sexual assault, forcible confinement, and intimidating a justice system participant was caught Thursday in Alberta after a 30-m...

Oct 27, 2023

RCMP charge two in North Battleford after firearm found during traffic stop

Two people are facing multiple charges after a traffic stop in North Battleford.On Oct. 21, a vehicle was pulled over in the 800 block of 103 Street. Both the driver and passenger were arrested after ...

Oct 27, 2023

Alleged medicine man, accused of 12 counts of sexual assault, to be tried by judge and jury

A Saskatchewan court case involving an alleged medicine man, and the 12 counts of sexual assault he is facing, has been moved to Court of King's Bench in Saskatoon.Cecil Wolfe's matter was recently sp...

Oct 27, 2023

At least 16 dead in Maine mass killing and police hunt for the shooter as residents take shelter

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) - A man shot and killed at least 16 people at a restaurant and a bowling alley in Lewiston, Maine, and then fled into the night, sparking a massive search by hundreds of officers ...

Oct 26, 2023

Air Ronge council seeks trial agreement for video surveillance of village streets

Air Ronge council hopes to enter into a trial agreement with Liveable Cities to install cameras on light poles throughout the village.The topic was discussed at a regular council meeting this week, wh...

Oct 25, 2023

RCMP charge man for allegedly striking police vehicle in Onion Lake

Onion Lake RCMP are charging a man for allegedly ramming a side-by-side into a police vehicle.Around 7 p.m. on Monday, an officer in the community saw several suspicious people operating a side-by-sid...

Oct 25, 2023