Crime & Courts

Judge to deliver verdict in murder trial of Saskatchewan Mountie who shot lover

A Saskatchewan judge is set to deliver his verdict today for a Mountie on trial for murder in the shooting death of his lover. Bernie Herman, who is 55, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder i...

Jan 25, 2024

Parole officers testify Sanderson showed no signs of future violence

Day seven of the coroner's inquest into the mass stabbing at the James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon continued on Wednesday, as testimony from parole officers who had interactions with Myles Sanderson,...

Jan 24, 2024

Sask. NDP delve deep into challenges facing police in Prince Albert

Many of the challenges facing police in Prince Albert are common throughout the province, however the city is unique in its size and proximity to northern communities.That's the message from the Sask....

Jan 24, 2024

Appeal court upholds acquittal on P.A. drug charges

The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has upheld the acquittal of Justin Charles on various gun and drug charges based on two warrants used by Prince Albert Police. A provincial court judge ruled that Char...

Jan 24, 2024

Vandals target religious statue

The treasurer of the board that looks after the Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine near Duck Lake, says she is saddened by the fact someone would take the effort to vandalize a statue of Mary.Referred to as t...

Jan 23, 2024

Judge reserves sentencing decision for youth convicted in Gatzke death

The last individual charged in the death of Ryan John Gatzke in Battleford in 2019 was back in the Court of King's Bench in Battleford for the start of his sentencing hearing Monday. There is a public...

Jan 23, 2024

Parole officer for mass stabbing perpetrator recommended against parole despite low risk assessment

The institutional parole officer for the man responsible for the mass stabbing attack on the James Smith Cree Nation and in the Village of Weldon believed his risk to public safety was low at one time...

Jan 23, 2024

Man charged after fleeing from police, possessing ammunition despite court order

A dangerous driving incident in Prince Albert has resulted in one arrest and several charges being laid.Police said on Monday, officers attempted to stop a vehicle in the 100 Block of River Street Wes...

Jan 23, 2024

Man responsible for mass stabbing on James Smith and Weldon broke release conditions three times

How and why Myles Sanderson was released from prison was the topic during day seven of the inquest looking into the mass stabbing on the James Smith Cree Nation and the Village of Weldon.Cindy Gee, th...

Jan 23, 2024

P.A. police warn of frequent frauds, financial losses

The Prince Albert Police Service issued a warning Tuesday on frauds and a surge of victims who have suffered large financial losses.In a release, police said the crimes are based on false emergencies....

Jan 23, 2024