Crime & Courts

Northern communities drive high crime stats in Sask.

For the 25th year in a row, Saskatchewan has led the way when it comes to the dubious distinction of having the highest numbers on the Crime Severity Index amongst Canadian provinces. Within Saskatche...

Jul 26, 2024

Loon Lake RCMP issues warning following rise in crime

Loon Lake RCMP are issuing an advisory to residents after a rise in reported thefts and break-and-enters over the last four weeks. Police are asking people to report any suspicious activity immediatel...

Jul 26, 2024

In-custody death case committed for trial

A court case involving a Prince Albert police officer and allegations of criminal negligence causing death has been formally committed for trial at Court of King's Bench.After two days of testimony, a...

Jul 25, 2024

Two Edmonton men arrested in Lloyd on multiple offences

Two Edmonton men have been arrested in Lloydminster after a traffic stop found there were outstanding warrants against them. Police also discovered a homemade shotgun and ammunition in the vehicle. A ...

Jul 25, 2024

Man found unconscious in PAPS cell died of drug toxicity

A coroner's jury has determined that Joseph Roy Bird who was found unconscious in a Prince Albert Police holding cell in 2021, died accidentally of drug toxicity. Bird, 35, died on the evening of Octo...

Jul 25, 2024

I just did what anyone would do: Melfort man recognized by police after breaking up assault

Melfort RCMP delivered a Certificate of Appreciation to a local resident during the City's latest council meeting, for helping another citizen in her desperate time of need.Back in April, Shawn Russin...

Jul 25, 2024

Charges laid after weapons complaint on Carr Place

One person was arrested and will appear at Prince Albert Provincial Court, following a disturbance Wednesday afternoon in Prince Albert's River Heights area.Officers responded to a weapons complaint a...

Jul 25, 2024

Northern man sentenced for manslaughter, victim stabbed 82 times

A Deschambeault Lake man was sentenced to a joint-submission of six years and four months after pleading guilty to manslaughter in the death of 21-year-old Jonathan Custer. Keiffer Robillard was origi...

Jul 25, 2024

Guilty pleas entered in Prince Albert homeless camp death case

A man who was 18 at the time he shot and killed the protector of a Prince Albert homeless camp has taken responsibility for his crime.Garrisen Clarke appeared in person Wednesday morning at provincial...

Jul 24, 2024

$90,000 in meth, contraband seized at Sask. Pen

Officers at the maximum-security unit of the Saskatchewan Penitentiary near Prince Albert seized over $90,000 in methamphetamines and banned goods such as a cellphone, a charger and tobacco recently. ...

Jul 24, 2024