Crime & Courts

Former Sask. Mountie's alleged confession to be allowed as evidence at trial

A 16-minute phone conversation between a former Saskatchewan RCMP officer and a friend/co-worker, during which the former admits to shooting and killing someone, will be allowed as evidence at the tri...

Nov 29, 2023

Blackbird trial decision now moving to January

The judge's decision in the trial for one of the accused facing charges in the death of Damian Moosomin has now been moved to the new year. The trial for Jannay Blackbird, 34, of Saulteaux First Natio...

Nov 29, 2023

Northwest RMs explore possibly merging Community Safety Officers programs

Noting the high costs of running a Community Safety Officer (CSO) initiative, some northwest rural municipalities (RM) are looking at the possibility of amalgamating their programs.Last week, a series...

Nov 29, 2023

UPDATE: RCMP looking for missing man last seen on One Arrow First Nation

UPDATE: Thomas Gamble was located safe on Thursday afternoon.RCMP thank the public for their assistance. --Wakaw RCMP are asking for help finding a missing 34-year-old man.Thomas Gamble was last seen ...

Nov 29, 2023

Trial dates set for Sask. human trafficking case

A Saskatchewan human trafficking case, with ties to Tisdale, is proceeding to trial.Mohammad Masum and Sohel Haider's matters were last spoken to on Nov. 23 at Rosetown Provincial Court. A trial date ...

Nov 28, 2023

Court rules Fond du Lac man will keep dangerous offender label

Editor's Note: This story contains graphic details of violence offences. -There will be no change in the dangerous offender designation for Fond du Lac man Clarence David Piche. Piche, who is 54 years...

Nov 28, 2023

Two people arrested following robbery attempt in Humboldt

A 37-year-old man and 40-year-old man are charged in connection with a robbery attempt at a business in Humboldt several days ago. RCMP were called to a business on Ninth Street just before midnight o...

Nov 28, 2023

Geering case now moving to trial

The preliminary hearing for a 47-year-old North Battleford man facing a charge in the death of his mother wrapped up last week at North Battleford Provincial Court. Walter Geering, who is in custody, ...

Nov 27, 2023

Man charged for allegedly assaulting, holding two women against their will in La Loche

A 28-year-old man is facing several charges after allegedly holding multiple people against their will in La Loche.Around 4:10 a.m. on Sunday, officers received a report of an armed person at a home i...

Nov 27, 2023

Vehicle reportedly flees check stop at over 200 km/h

A woman and a man are facing a slew of charges after the vehicle they were travelling in was reported to have sped through a police check stop at over 200 km/h. A Saskatchewan RCMP Roving Traffic Unit...

Nov 27, 2023