Battlefords News-Optimist

A man arrested in a drug bust in Saskatoon and Bjorkdale was denied bail May 7. Rudi Betthel, 52, of Bjorkdale was arrested after several police forces teamed up and raided two homes on April 26.

Yesterday, I asked Ed if there were some people he would like to meet in person and get to know more about them. My old neighbour often answers a question with a question.

A lawyer representing a North Battleford man accused of killing 24-year-old Daxon Levi Hornick-Schmidt asked for an adjournment to go over disclosure. Dwayne Littlewolfe, 35, had an appearance in Lloydminster Provincial Court May 10.

A show cause hearing didn’t proceed for a Lloydminster woman charged with armed robbery after she changed lawyers. The hearing for 20-year-old Kacey Dillon was adjourned in Lloydminster Provincial Court on May 10.

A preliminary hearing has been delayed for two men accused of a shooting on Onion Lake and several carjackings in Lloydminster where people were allegedly shot at.

Saskatchewan country music artist Justin LaBrash is heading out on a drive-in concert tour across Saskatchewan this year, and the last stop will be in North Battleford. The North Battleford show is Aug.

COVID-19 is everywhere in Saskatchewan. It is the responsibility of every person to strictly adhere to all public health orders and measures.

Mayfair News

A man who escaped custody while appearing in Meadow Lake Provincial Court is seeking bail. Christopher Gilbert Ernest, 23, escaped from the courthouse and fled on April 26. He was arrested in Edmonton on May 3 and brought back to Saskatchewan.

Federal funding has come through for a number of Saskatchewan projects including an important one for the Town of Battleford.