Crime & Courts

RCMP investigating alleged sexual assault involving child in Spiritwood

RCMP officers in Spiritwood are looking into an alleged sexual assault that was reported on Monday.Police said an investigation found that the assault happened to a child under the age of 10 at a home...

Nov 09, 2023

Operation Red Nose helps keep impaired drivers off roads

If you've had a few too many while attending a holiday party in the coming weeks, why not give your keys to Operation Red Nose. As part of the initiative, Operation Red Nose volunteer members will dri...

Nov 07, 2023

Estevan officer shot with police gun, suspect shot by second officer: SIRT

Saskatchewan's Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) says an Estevan police officer injured in an incident Wednesday was shot with a police gun before the suspect was shot by another officer.In a medi...

Nov 03, 2023

'The community has the solutions': Pelican Narrows comes together to address ongoing violence

A northeast community says everyone needs to come together to address the growing issues of violence and crime in the area. Last month, Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) declared a State of Emergenc...

Nov 02, 2023

Not guilty verdict in Wendy Bird murder case

The trial wrapped up Thursday at the Court of King's Bench in Battleford for one of four accused individuals charged in the death of Wendy Bird last year.Lane Wuttunee, 27, from North Battleford, was ...

Nov 02, 2023

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