Crime & Courts

RCMP search for man who failed to appear in court for assault with a weapon charge

The Saskatchewan RCMP Warrant Enforcement and Suppression Team (WEST) is asking for the public's assistance with locating 23-year-old Braden Ballantyne.According to an RCMP media release issued Thursd...

Jan 26, 2023

Accused in Black Lake homicide case re-arrested on gun charges

A man awaiting trial for manslaughter is facing a list of new gun-related charges.Jerrick Stalthanee was scheduled to appear in court Thursday at Prince Albert Provincial Court. According to court rec...

Jan 26, 2023

P.A. impaired driving charges drop in 2022, continuing overall downward trend

Prince Albert is continuing to see impaired driving stats trend in the right direction.According to the Prince Albert Police Service (PAPS), 73 people were charged or investigated last year after cloc...

Jan 25, 2023

Highway manslaughter trial adjourned to April

Editor's note: this story contains graphic detailsThe two-hour statement a young woman accused of manslaughter provided to police is now in the hands of a judge.Lynessa Highway's trial at Court of Kin...

Jan 25, 2023

Second person arrested after standoff at Muskoday First Nation

Saskatchewan RCMP have made another arrest in connection to a standoff earlier this month at Muskoday First Nation.Colten Lafond, 34, is facing a single charge of robbery. He appeared Wednesday mornin...

Jan 25, 2023

La Ronge RCMP seeking information about recent assault

On Jan. 16, La Ronge RCMP received a report of an injured person at the local hospital.According to an RCMP media release, the initial investigation determined the injured person, a 36-year-old male, ...

Jan 25, 2023

Woman facing weapons charges after gun fired in Midtown

A 28-year-old woman is facing several weapons charges after she was allegedly seen walking in the Midtown neighbourhood, firing her gun.Police got reports of the woman walking along Sixth Street and F...

Jan 25, 2023

Man shot with own gun says witness at Prince Albert manslaughter trial

Editor's note: the following story contains graphic details A woman who was present when a man was shot and killed during a social gathering in Prince Albert, explained he was one who brought the gun ...

Jan 24, 2023

Three more men charged in Custer murder

Another three men are facing charges that include first degree murder in connection with the death of Wesley Custer in August of 2020. RCMP announced today that Brian Dreaver, age 30 of Ahthakakoop, K...

Jan 24, 2023

West Flat shooting incident results in 12-year prison sentence

A confrontation between two members of a street gang resulted in one of the men being shot in the back and dying in hospital.That was among the facts heard Monday during Keiston Custer's sentencing he...

Jan 24, 2023