Battlefords News-Optimist

Update: One individual has been taken into police custody as a result of this investigation. All additional RCMP resources who have been called to assist with the investigation have cleared and left the scene.

A long time local lawyer with Saskatchewan Legal Aid Commission in North Battleford is among the recipients of the designation Queen’s Counsel in 2020. It was announced Don MacKinnon is one of 15 lawyers getting the “Q.C.” designation.

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce has announced it is receiving funding for its local Training and Employment Network initiative.

Below ground level, the nîpisîy mistik (willow tree) unites all roots systems as it holds hands in unity with all its relations on okâwîmâwaskiy.

If you were looking to custom-build a high-end computer for either work, or more likely, gaming, perhaps to put under the Christmas tree, good luck. You probably had an impossible task in trying to secure one of the key components, the video card.

The case against an Onion Lake woman charged with second-degree murder continues to be adjourned. On Dec. 21, Shari Heathen, 27, was scheduled to elect how she wants to be tried but the matter was adjourned in Lloydminster Provincial Court to Jan.

Three alleged Westside Outlaws gang members made more appearances in Lloydminster Provincial Court and remain in custody.

A couple arrested by the RCMP gang unit had more court appearances in North Battleford Provincial Court. Cassandra Fox, 24, appeared on Dec. 16 but the matter was adjourned to Jan. 6, 2021, to enter a plea and elect how she wants to be tried.

A North Battleford man had another appearance scheduled in La Ronge Provincial Court but the matter was adjourned. On Dec. 21, Brandon Holmes, 27, was expected to elect how he wants to be tried.

A North Battleford man charged with attempted murder was denied bail in Prince Albert Provincial Court. Trent Fox, 19, had show cause hearings on Dec. 16 and Dec. 22 but he was denied bail and a warrant of committal was issued.