Crime & Courts

Food delivery driver falls victim to armed robbery

A food delivery driver was robbed by men armed with what appeared to be a firearm, a knife and an oversized can of bear spray Monday night. In a press release, Battlefords RCMP said the driver arrived...

Mar 19, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Bail hearing held in local stabbing case

The man charged after a violent incident at a Prince Albert gas station this month, has been denied bail.Mike Wytosky, 57, appeared Monday morning at Prince Albert Provincial Court.The case dates back...

Mar 18, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

Man sentenced to penitentiary time for firearms charge

A man who fell asleep behind the wheel wearing body armour with a sawed-off shotgun by his side will serve time in a federal penitentiary. The lawyer for Jeremy Bird requested that her client serve hi...

Mar 18, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Snowmobilers ticketed for liquor offences

RCMP in Big River are reminding people not to drink and ride after issuing tickets for open liquor.Police and conservation officers were conducting routine snowmobile patrols in the Big River area Sat...

Mar 17, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Battlefords Muslim community reacts to New Zealand shooting

The Muslim community in the Battlefords was solemn at its afternoon prayer service as members reflected on the tragedy in New Zealand.At least 49 people were shot to death and 48 were injured, some cr...

Mar 15, 2019 Ali Beloud, who resides in North Battleford, attended prayers Friday. He said he feels safe living here. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Birthday gathering planned for missing woman Ashley Morin

Family members of missing woman Ashley Morin are planning a special ceremony to honour Morin's birthday.The event will include a potluck supper and will take place in North Battleford at Sharkey's Poo...

Mar 15, 2019 The family of missing woman Ashley Morin are planning a potluck supper that is open to the community to honour Morin's birthday on March 24.

RCMP make arrest in manslaughter case

Following two weeks of investigation by the RCMP's Major Crime Unit North, Flora Marie Ratt from Pinehouse Lake, Sask., was arrested and charged with manslaughter, in relation to the death of Lloyd De...

Mar 15, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Global condemnation, condolences after NZ mosque attack

baBRUSSELS - World leaders expressed condolences and condemnation Friday following the deadly attacks on mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch, while Muslim leaders said the mass shooting wa...

Mar 15, 2019

One P.A. robbery suspect released on bail

One of four people charged in relation to several attempted robberies in the region was released on bail Thursday. The charges stem from incidents on March 4, when the group allegedly robbed a Prince ...

Mar 14, 2019 (file photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Chase suspects appear before a judge

The two people arrested in connection to a police chase south of Prince Albert Tuesday, have made their first court appearances. Tyler J.G. Steele, 32, and Shawna Lee Brazeau, 26, face a number of cha...

Mar 14, 2019 (Charlene Tebbutt/paNOW Staff)