Battlefords News-Optimist

A warrant to hold was issued for Michael MacKay after his lawyer failed to appear in North Battleford Provincial Court May 14 as scheduled to set a preliminary hearing date.

I come from a family who sings. When my brother and I were young, Dad would play the guitar and he and Mom would teach us folk songs and hymns.

Second-degree murder charges against a woman accused of killing Damian Moosomin were upgraded to first-degree murder. Jannay Blackbird, 22, from Saulteaux First Nation appeared in North Battleford Provincial Court by CCTV on May 14.

A Saskatoon street gang member convicted in 2019 of torturing a rival gang member lost his appeal to have his prison sentence reduced. Indian Posse Matthew Junior Gamble, 36, wanted his 7.

The Battlefords North Stars are saying goodbye to assistant coach Rob Holoien. It was announced Thursday that Holoien has decided not to stay on with the club for the next season.

A man charged with manslaughter in relation to the death of 27-year-old Ryan Gatzke in 2019 has elected to be tried by judge alone in Battleford Court of Queen’s Bench.

A house on the 2300 block of 100th Street north of Territorial Drive was destroyed by fire Thursday in North Battleford. This is the aftermath of the blaze, as firefighters watched over the site once the flames were extinguished.

A man was sentenced to 9.5 years in prison for shooting at RCMP pursing him and four others on Onion Lake Cree Nation New Year’s Day. Danny Lee Weeseekase pleaded guilty today in Lloydminster Provincial Court.

John Cairns’ Leg Watch

The COVID-19 pandemic continued to loom large at the latest Living Sky school board meeting held virtually on Wednesday. Director of education Brenda Vickers provided trustees with an update on two items of importance.