Crime & Courts

‘Miscarriage of justice’: FSIN calls for appeal, new law in Kennedy case

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) is calling for an appeal and law changes after charges were stayed for a woman who struck and killed a nine year old girl on a marked crosswalk in...

Dec 18, 2024

East Hill shooting case proceeds to trial

Following a lengthy delay, a Prince Albert shooting case that dates back to last February is back on track.Trial dates have now been secured at provincial court for Harley Theriault, who had dismissed...

Dec 17, 2024

Cockrill found in violation in one conflict of interest investigation, cleared in another

Saskatchewan's Conflict of Interest Commissioner concluded MLA and Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill breached conflict of interest regulations when it came to his father-in-law's business receiving gove...

Dec 17, 2024

Meth, phone and charger seized at Sask. Pen

Staff at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary near Prince Albert have seized over $260,000 worth of contraband, including meth. On December 13, the vigilance of staff members resulted in the discovery of met...

Dec 17, 2024

Fire at old service station deliberately set, says RCMP

A fire yesterday that destroyed an old service station on Highway 3 west of Prince Albert was caused by arson. RCMP confirmed today that they are investigating because the fire was deliberately set. B...

Dec 17, 2024

One person injured in multi-vehicle collision east of Humboldt

A two-vehicle collision east of Humboldt has sent one person to hospital. Humboldt RCMP were called to the scene of the crash on Highway 5 early Monday afternoon. The investigation revealed two pickup...

Dec 17, 2024

Carpenter High School evacuated due to bomb threat

UPDATE: According to the school board, Carpenter High School has been cleared of the threat. Classes will resume tomorrow. Just before 5 pm, RCMP confirmed that a bomb threat was the cause of the evac...

Dec 17, 2024

Teen charged with manslaughter in Feb. 2 death of Jordan Wright

A 17-year-old from Saskatoon has been arrested and charged with one count of manslaughter and one count of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose in the February death of Jordan Wright. The 32...

Dec 16, 2024

Woman wanted in stabbing in East Hill area

One woman was taken to Victoria Hospital this morning after being stabbed in the East Hill area. Prince Albert Police were called to the 2900 Block of 5A Avenue East just after 7 am and found Parkland...

Dec 16, 2024

Fight inside home in La Loche home results in aggravated assault charge

A man appeared in La Loche Courtroom earlier Monday after being charged with multiple counts including aggravated assault of a man this past weekend. The Dec. 14 incident involved a fight between the ...

Dec 16, 2024