Crime & Courts

Inmate on the run fails to swerve around police

An escaped inmate, who was literally caught after nearly crashing into a police car, has had an extra 60 days tacked on to his sentence.Kendall Moostoos, 21, appeared by phone Friday morning at Prince...

Oct 29, 2021

Government of Saskatchewan combatting crime with new policing initiatives

Several communities across Saskatchewan are receiving support from the provincial government to help with crime reduction initiatives and improve public safety. On Wednesday, the Government of Saskatc...

Oct 28, 2021

Armed robbery results in prison sentence, after accused expresses desire to settle matters

One day after firing his lawyer, a man responsible for an armed robbery in Prince Albert received a four year prison sentence.Keith Henderson, 32, appeared by video Wednesday at Prince Albert Provinci...

Oct 28, 2021

RCMP Report: False shooting report results in arrest

Battlefords RCMP have charged a 22 year-old male for calling in a false report of a shooting on Tuesday.Police responded swiftly to a call shortly after 6 p.m. that evening, where the caller stated a ...

Oct 28, 2021

'I trust you appreciate how frightening that would have been': man sentenced following traffic stop shooting incident

A man from the Canwood area has received a nine month conditional sentence, in connection to an incident a judge said could have ended much differently and easily resulted in a longer sentence.Darren ...

Oct 28, 2021

Meadow Lake recognizes Legal Aid with Duty Counsel Day

The City of Meadow Lake has created a proclamation to mark Oct. 27 as Duty Counsel Day. The one-time occasion acknowledges duty counsel lawyers in the community for the crucial role they play in the l...

Oct 27, 2021

PAGC disturbed by recent in-custody deaths; PAPS promises transparency in investigation

The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) said it is deeply disturbed by two recent in-custody deaths reported by the Prince Albert Police Service (PAPS). Executive members of the PAGC spoke to the media...

Oct 27, 2021

Man sentenced for involvement in jail protest

One of four men charged after an incident last year at the Prince Albert Correctional Centre has received a 60 day jail sentence.Henry Naytowhow, 32, entered a guilty plea to a single count of mischie...

Oct 27, 2021

Public health inspectors enforce health orders in Lloydminster

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is cracking down on violations of public health orders.According to a media release issued on Tuesday, Public Health inspectors issued multiple fines last week, inclu...

Oct 26, 2021

'The laws need to be changed': Grant murder case comes to a close

The Crown and defence have no further plans to appeal an adult sentence handed down to a man convicted of manslaughter in the death of La Ronge restauranteur Simon Grant.Back in July, the Saskatchewan...

Oct 26, 2021