Crime & Courts

Traffic stop turns into emergency response after Mountie hears gunshot

A traffic stop in a rural area of Debden quickly turned into a multi-agency emergency response after an officer overheard a gunshot from a nearby residence. Around 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12, a me...

Dec 14, 2020

P.A. Fine Foods and Distributors charged with OHS violation

P.A. Fine Foods and Distributors Ltd. has been charged with an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) violation.According to a media release, the company pleaded guilty in Regina Provincial Court on Dec...

Dec 14, 2020

Accused facing accessory charge in Laverdiere homicide investigation to be released on bail

One of the accused individuals facing a charge related to the Tiki Laverdiere homicide investigation was granted bail.Samuel Takakenew, 36, is charged with accessory after the fact to murder.He appear...

Dec 11, 2020

Prince Albert's drug problem: why COVID could be making it worse

As 2020 draws to a close, the use of drugs in Prince Albert continues to climb.For the period ending Nov. 30, incidents related to controlled drugs and substances are up over 13 per cent compared to t...

Dec 11, 2020

Rising COVID-19 numbers leads to court delays

A majority of court operations across the province are being placed on hold for a month, in response to the increased incidents of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan and guidance from the Chief Medical Health O...

Dec 10, 2020

Wakaw RCMP investigating stolen ATM machine from Cudworth

Wakaw RCMP are asking the public for assistance after an ATM was stolen from a motel in Cudworth.RCMP said the machine was stolen sometime between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Dec. 1. It was then recovered in...

Dec 10, 2020

Lawyer practicing in Melfort named President of Law Society of Saskatchewan

A local lawyer has been named the President of the Law Society of Saskatchewan.Foluke Laosebikan, who is the proprietor of FLK Law Firm in Melfort, has been named the head of the organization after be...

Dec 10, 2020

Battlefords RCMP traffic stop yields significant drugs seizure

Battlefords RCMP seized more than 15 kilograms of illicit drugs during a traffic stop on Monday.Around 11:30 a.m. on Monday, a resident reported an erratic driver to the detachment. Officers located t...

Dec 10, 2020

Onion Lake RCMP search for armed, dangerous suspects

Onion Lake RCMP are asking for public assistance in locating four individuals fleeing from police.Tuesday evening, law enforcement received information from another detachment about a vehicle that fle...

Dec 09, 2020

One of accused in Laverdiere homicide investigation seeks bail

One of the accused individuals facing a charge connected to the Tiki Laverdiere homicide investigation is seeking to be released on bail. Samuel Takakenew, 36, is charged with accessory after the fact...

Dec 09, 2020