Crime & Courts

RCMP investigating homicide on Onion Lake Cree Nation

Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes is investigating a homicide on Onion Lake Cree Nation that happened early Friday morning. Police responded to reports of a shooting on the reserve at around 6 a.m. on De...

Dec 08, 2024

Impaired driving offences on the rise in Prince Albert

As we approach the holiday season, the Prince Albert Police Service is encouraging residents who consume alcohol or cannabis, to plan a safe ride home.According to the November 2024 crime statistics r...

Dec 07, 2024

Fleeing suspects toss gun at police: RCMP

Three people have been charged after an incident north of Prince Albert involving a stolen vehicle that failed to stop for police and the subsequent seizure of a large quantity of crystal meth.The inc...

Dec 07, 2024

35 years later: Battlefords remembers the Montreal massacre victims and confronts gender-based violence

Genevieve Bergeron, Helene Colgan, Nathalie Croteau, Barbara Daigneault, Anne-Marie Edward, Maud Haviernick, Barbara Klucznik Widajewicz, Maryse Laganiere, Maryse Leclair, Anne-Marie Lemay, Sonia Pell...

Dec 06, 2024

Two men charged after RCMP seizes drugs and weapons in Big Island Lake

Two men from Big Island Lake were charged after RCMP seized drugs and illegal weapons during a traffic stop Wednesday night.During a patrol on Big Island Lake Cree Territory, the Pierceland RCMP condu...

Dec 06, 2024

Heavy police presence on Onion Lake amid ongoing investigation

There is an increased police presence Friday morning on Onion Lake Cree Nation related to an ongoing investigation.The Saskatchewan RCMP advises people to avoid the surrounding areas where officers ar...

Dec 06, 2024

Accused in Laplante murder, also now awaits trial for unrelated sex assault charge

The man accused of killing Trevor LaPlante has also opted to be tried by judge and jury for an unrelated and separate charge of sexual assault.Michael Robert Bird appeared by video, when his case was ...

Dec 06, 2024

Stolen jeep recovered; search continues for missing dog

A province-wide search for a missing dog that was inside a stolen vehicle has received a new lead.The Jeep Compass that was taken on Nov. 26 from outside the Co-op grocery store in Watson, has been lo...

Dec 05, 2024

Three arrested after drone caught towing drugs into Sask Pen

A drone used to transport drugs into Saskatchewan Penitentiary, was observed carrying a package by way of a tow rope.That's according to Saskatchewan RCMP who noted that as a result of their investiga...

Dec 05, 2024

Anonymous donor tops up Morin reward; family now offering $30K to find Ashley

Janine Morin and her family are shocked by an act of kindness from the community to help in the continued effort to find her sister Ashley. "In all honesty, we are very grateful for the donation," she...

Dec 05, 2024