Crime & Courts

Forcible confinement case adjourned to mid-January

A suspect accused in a forcible confinement case will appear in court later this month.Tyson Eldridge, 31, remains in custody and is awaiting a bail hearing scheduled for January 11. In late December,...

Jan 04, 2021

Battlefords RCMP busy on New Year’s Eve

The 24-hour period over New Year's Eve and New Year's Day kept RCMP officers quite busy in the Battlefords.The detachment received 166 calls during those 24 hours, ranging from a variety of concerns, ...

Jan 04, 2021

SGI encouraging drivers to plan a safe ride home

As a result of COVID-19 restrictions, the normal New Year's Eve party plans will be a lot quieter this year, but SGI is still reminding people to plan a safe ride home if they do go out to enjoy a cel...

Dec 31, 2020

RCMP release top 10 #ReasonsNotToCall911 of 2020

It's common knowledge that calling the police should be reserved for police-related matters only.Or is it?Saskatchewan RCMP recently released their top 10 911 calls that "missed the mark" this year.He...

Dec 30, 2020

Melfort RCMP investigating theft of construction tools

Melfort RCMP are investigating a theft in the city last month.Between Nov. 25 and 26, suspects broke into a trailer on the 600 Block of Hamilton Avenue West and stole construction tools.RCMP are askin...

Dec 29, 2020

RCMP reiterate 24/7 commitment to communities and public health

The Saskatchewan RCMP says it may be holiday season but they remain committed to the public's safety 24/7 and will also continue to respond to incidents where COVID-19 orders are being violated.RCMP s...

Dec 24, 2020

Meadow Lake man arrested following hostage situation

A man is facing multiple charges following an incident involving a heavy police presence at a residence in Meadow Lake on Wednesday morning. He is 31-year-old Tyson Eldridge from Meadow Lake.On Decemb...

Dec 24, 2020

Verdict in Cochin-area homicide trial expected in February

A decision on the Joshua Roy Tucker trial at Queen's Bench Court in Battleford is expected to be announced later in the new year.Joshua Tucker, 29, previously pleaded not guilty to second-degree murde...

Dec 24, 2020

Meadow Lake RCMP apprehend suspect during Wednesday morning investigation

A man is in custody after a police investigation took place in Meadow Lake.On Wednesday morning, an increased police presence with officers from both the Meadow Lake and Loon Lake detachments secured ...

Dec 23, 2020

Vehicle check results in drugs, loaded firearm seizure

Battlefords RCMP arrested two individuals Tuesday evening, seizing multiple items, including a loaded firearm and cocaine.Shortly before 7 p.m., an off-duty RCMP officer noticed a suspicious vehicle p...

Dec 23, 2020