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Battlefords RCMP Report: Suspect performs nonsensical interpretive dance

Battlefords RCMP Report: Suspect performs nonsensical interpretive dance

Police were called to a report of someone discharging bear mace. Investigation showed a youth had emptied a can of bear mace into a urinal
Manslaughter sentencing hearing adjourned to April 1

Manslaughter sentencing hearing adjourned to April 1

Decision expected soon on evidence in sentencing of Keenan Mirasty for manslaughter
5 men facing 100 weapons-related charges appear in P.A. court

5 men facing 100 weapons-related charges appear in P.A. court

Yeina Koladino, John Kargbo, Malual Manjloak Yel-Malual, and Lenny Wuttunee were arrested late Wednesday night
A Taste of Culture returning in June

A Taste of Culture returning in June

Happening at the fair grounds June 4 and 5
Trial set for man accused of holding girl hostage at remote northern cabin

Trial set for man accused of holding girl hostage at remote northern cabin

Aaron Gardiner was arrested in a high-risk takedown by RCMP tactical officers who were flown in two CH-146 Griffon helicopters to the isolated cabin to rescue a girl.
Arson suspects adjourned to later this month

Arson suspects adjourned to later this month

Naomi Yellowtail and Keeanu Crookedneck both charged in connection to Jan. 3 apartment fire on 102nd Street
Trial set for P.A. man charged with aggravated assault and armed robbery

Trial set for P.A. man charged with aggravated assault and armed robbery

Cook was arrested in January following an incident at an RV park south of Prince Albert
Gold Eagle Casino welcomes newest millionaire

Gold Eagle Casino welcomes newest millionaire

Gary Mann of North Battleford wins over $1.3 million, in another sign that SIGA’s casinos are back post-pandemic
Five trials set in P.A. for 'Baby Glen'

Five trials set in P.A. for 'Baby Glen'

Glen Frederick Halkett - who police say is known locally as 'Baby Glen' - was considered armed and dangerous when he was wanted by police
Judge expected to hand down verdict in Danita Thomas' murder trial in late March

Judge expected to hand down verdict in Danita Thomas' murder trial in late March

Danita Thomas’ trial started Jan. 24 and concluded Feb. 15
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