Crime & Courts

RCMP investigate homicide at Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation

RCMP are confirming a man's death this week at Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation, is now the focus of a homicide investigation.Early Thursday afternoon, at about 12:45 p.m., police received a report of a...

Feb 02, 2024

Increased police presence in Deschambault Lake

Residents in Deschambault Lake are being advised to avoid areas where police are present and follow any direction provided by officers.Saskatchewan RCMP have advised they are investigating an incident...

Feb 02, 2024

NHL won't consider punishment for 2018 WJC players until after legal proceedings

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says the league will not consider any punishment against five players from Canada's 2018 world junior team expected to be charged in connection with an alleged gang rape ...

Feb 02, 2024

P.A. Police Chief discusses 2024 gun strategy & recent shootings

A recent drive-by shooting has some people in Prince Albert on their toes. A home on 13 Street W was shot at this past Tuesday but thankfully, no one was hurt. Police Chief Patrick Nogier told paNOW t...

Feb 02, 2024

Chief Coroner, RCMP Commanding Officer discuss JSCN inquest recommendations

The recommendations are in from the Coroner's Inquest into the mass stabbings at James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN) and Weldon.The inquest in Melfort came to a close Wednesday after the jury and Presiding...

Feb 01, 2024

Six inmates charged with murder, three with attempted murder after incident at Sask. Penitentiary

Six inmates at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary have been charged with second-degree murder while three others have been charged with attempted murder after an incident at the prison on Monday night.In a...

Feb 01, 2024

One woman arrested for trafficking meth and cocaine in P.A.

A 28-year-old woman has been charged following a drug investigation in Prince Albert.In early January, the Crime Reduction Team (CRT) started an investigation into drug trafficking. On Tuesday, office...

Feb 01, 2024

First Nations leaders to respond to recommendations from JSCN inquest

After an emotional coroner's inquest concluded on Wednesday, First Nations leaders in Saskatchewan will respond to the nearly 30 recommendations made.A six-person jury and the presiding coroner presen...

Feb 01, 2024

Family members of James Smith stabbings respond to jury recommendations

The jury recommendation for the James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon Coroner's Inquest took place Wednesday evening in Melfort as suggestions were made to prevent similar events in the future.Afterwards...

Jan 31, 2024

Inmate's death confirmed at Saskatchewan Penitentiary

An inmate has died while serving his sentence at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary near Prince Albert.Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) confirmed in a release that Rocky Meechance, died while in custod...

Jan 31, 2024