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RCMP make second arrest in death of Tiki Laverdiere
By battlefordsNOW staff RCMP have arrested and charged a second person in connection with the death of Tiki Brook-Lyn Laverdiere. Danita Thomas, 32, has been charged with first-degree murder, kidnappi...
Jul 23, 2019 Edmonton's Tiki Brooklyn Laverdiere, 25, was last seen in North Battleford. (Battlefords RCMP)
Woman arrested in Tiki Brook-Lyn Laverdiere homicide
By battlefordsNOW staff A North Battleford woman is facing charges in relation to the death of Tiki Brook-Lyn Laverdiere. The Saskatchewan RCMP arrested 27-year-old Shayla Orthner on July 20 and charg...
Jul 22, 2019
Remains found near North Battleford identified as Tiki Laverdiere
The remains found in a rural area outside of North Battleford last week have been identified as those of Tiki Brook-Lyn Laverdiere. The homicide investigation remains ongoing, according to police. Lav...
Jul 17, 2019
Suspicious death in North Battleford
RCMP in North Battleford are investigating the death of a man as suspicious. In a media release, police said they were called to a home on 15 Ave. and 100 St. on Friday after 61-year-old Mark Douglas ...
Jul 07, 2019 (650 CKOM file photo)
Summer storm leaves 'massive mess' in Meadow Lake Provincial Park
Meadow Lake Provincial Park was hit by a severe storm that tossed campers and uprooted trees Saturday afternoon. Campers reported strong winds, heavy rain and an unconfirmed tornado. Laumans Landing a...
Jun 29, 2019 Campers were flipped over and trees were uprooted after a storm tore through Meadow Lake Provincial Park on June 29, 2019. (Barry Butler/Submitted)
Crews contain fast-moving grass fire on Sweetgrass First Nation
By Tyler Marr As of 8 p.m. Tuesday, the smoke had subsided and fire crews appeared to have a handle on a once fast-moving grass fire that posed a risk to the Sweetgrass First Nation, Table Mountain ar...
Apr 24, 2019 The melted siding of a home on the Sweetgrass First Nation is seen after a fast-moving grass fire tore through the area. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW)
North Stars capture Canalta Cup with win over Mustangs
The Battlefords North Stars are Canalta Cup champions for the second time in three years after defeating the Melfort Mustangs 7-2 at the Civic Centre. The Stars last won the SJHL league championship i...
Apr 20, 2019 The Battlefords North Stars are the 2019 Canalta Cup champions. (battlefordsNOW Staff)
RCMP warn public to avoid Hwy 4 south of Battleford
RCMP in the Battlefords closed several roads Thursday evening to deal with an incident. Highway 4 is closed between Battleford and 10 kilometres south of Battlefords. In a media release, RCMP said the...
Mar 22, 2019 A number of RCMP vehicles are seen south of Battleford on Highway 4, which was closed as police dealt with an incident. (Tyler Marr/BattlefordsNow)
‘Mission accomplished’: Province celebrates opening of Saskatchewan Hospital
By Tyler Marr Mission accomplished. Those were the words of former Prairie North Health Region CEO David Fan as politicians and health care workers gathered to mark the grand opening of the Saskatchew...
Mar 08, 2019 Premier Scott Moe was on hand for the official grand opening of the new Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Blind man treated for hypothermia, frostbite after going missing
A North Battleford man is being treated for hypothermia and frostbite after going missing Monday for nearly 10 hours. Battlefords RCMP said 66-year-old Gordon Bingham, who is considered legally blind,...
Feb 20, 2019
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