April 29 Hazardous Waste Day’ in NB

By Miguel Fenrich Staff Reporter

According to a press release from the City of North Battleford, April 29 will mark the first ‘Hazardous Waste Day’ of 2023, giving residents an opportunity to drop off hazardous household materials free of charge.

Residents of North Battleford can drop off their items at the City’s Public

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Police are investigating after a 22-year-old man was found dead on Saulteaux First Nation on Tuesday.

RCMP say that on April 18 at approximately 12:15 p.m., Battleford RCMP received a report of an assault at a residence on the Saulteaux First Nation. When officers arrived at the residence, they located an adult man with serious injuries. Officers immediately began providing first aid and called for assistance from local EMS. The man was transported to hospital in Saskatoon with serious injuries. The North Battleford RCMP Provincial General Investigation Section (GIS), with the assistance of Saskatoon RCMP GIS, began an investigation.

On April 19, investigators were advised the injured man would not survive his injuries and Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes went to North Battleford and took over the investigation.

On April 22, Quin

Squair from Wilkie was declared deceased in hospital. Victim services have been made available for the family.

Riley Gopher, 26, from Saulteaux First Nation is charged with second-degree murder and robbery

A 17-year-old youth from Saulteaux First Nation is charged with second-degree murder, disguise with intent and unlawful confinement.

Wionna Katcheech, 22, from Saulteaux First Nation is charged with second-degree murder and unlawful confinement.

Alex Gopher, 31, from Sweetgrass First Nation is charged with second-degree murder.

Colton Swiftwolfe, 21, from Moosomin First Nation is charged with second-degree murder and robbery.

Riley Gopher and the 17-year-old youth were arrested on April 22 made their first court appearance April 24.

Arrest warrants have been issued for Wionna Katcheech, Alex Gopher, and Colton Swiftwolfe.

Investigators with Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crime, General Investigation Section, North Battleford RCMP Detachment, including the Gang Task Force, and the Saskatchewan Crime Reduction Team continue working to locate and arrest these three individuals.

If you see these three individuals, do not approach them and immediately call 911. Anyone with information about their whereabouts is asked to call North Battleford RCMP at (306) 446-1720. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

Wionna Katcheech is described as having long brown hair and eyes. She 5-foot-four and approximately 161 pounds.

Alex Gopher has short brown hair and eyes. He is 6-feet tall and approximately 220 pounds.

Colton Swiftwolfe has short brown hair and eyes. He is 5-foot-7 and approximately 150 pounds.