Crime & Courts

Spike belts, air unit, dog services used to stop high-speed driver

The North Battleford RCMP and other area police detachments used a variety of tactics including a spike belt to try to stop a vehicle first seen traveling at a high speed on Highway 16 early Sunday mo...

Nov 12, 2019

Weapons seized after RCMP pursuit

RCMP laid several charges and seized two firearms after a pursuit Friday evening. Cpl. Rob King said Meadow Lake RCMP officers spotted a red Ford Explorer which was known to them. Officers suspected t...

Nov 12, 2019 (submitted photo/RCMP)

RCMP program aims to engage youth

The Saskatchewan RCMP's Indigenous cadet program is going strong.The initiative is a youth program which provides younger people the chance to learn about police drill. Those who take part also have t...

Nov 09, 2019 Cpl. Jonathan Iron speaks to the convention about the cadet program. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Sharp rise in reports of CRA tax scam says Battlefords RCMP

Battlefords RCMP say they have received a sharp rise in the number of reports of a CRA tax scam over the past week.They ask the public to report the incidents to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) ...

Nov 08, 2019 Cellphones and other personal electronic devices are restricted at one school in Green Lake. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)

La Ronge RCMP initiate sudden death investigation after suspected drug overdose

La Ronge RCMP have initiated a sudden death investigation after a suspected drug overdose. According to an RCMP media release, on Nov. 8 at approximately 8 a.m., officers responded to a complaint of t...

Nov 08, 2019 One person is dead following a suspected drug overdose. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Symposium learns about different methods of justice

Restorative Justice was on the agenda at the Prince Albert Grand Council's (PAGC) First Nation Policing and Indigenous Justice Symposium Wednesday in Saskatoon.Delegates at the convention got the oppo...

Nov 08, 2019 Volunteers sit in a circle during the demonstration of a healing circle Wednesday afternoon in Saskatoon. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Former P.A. hockey team manager accused of sexually exploiting minor

A former team manager with the Prince Albert Northern Bears hockey club has been charged with sexual exploitation. According to court documents, Jamie Engen, 38, appeared at Prince Albert Provincial C...

Nov 07, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

Preliminary inquiry dates set for two accused in Jonson homicide

Preliminary inquiry dates are set for both men accused in the death of Mark Douglas Jonson to determine if there is sufficient evidence for trial.Nicolas Buck, 22, and David Keller, 47, each face a fi...

Nov 07, 2019 Mark Douglas Jonson was found dead in a home on 15 Ave. and 100 St. on July 5. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

PAGC hears from Navajo lawyers in Saskatoon

Members from the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) are hearing about alternative forms of policing and justice this week.The PAGC's First Nations Policing and Indigenous Justice Symposium is set to w...

Nov 07, 2019 James Zion and Elsie Red Bird take questions after speaking at conference Wednesday in Saskatoon. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

PAGC talk policing and justice

The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) is bringing together lawyers, former judges and police officers to talk about First Nations policing and Indigenous justice initiatives.The three-day PAGC's Firs...

Nov 06, 2019 PAGC Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte, left, and Vice Chief Joseph Tsannie, right, present a gift to lawyer Donald Worme at the PAGC Policing and Justice Symposium Wednesday in Saskatoon (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)