Tag Archives: Crime & Courts
Bail denied in care home threats case
One of two men who allegedly was involved in an incident at a Prince Albert long-term care home, in which staff and residents were threatened, will remain behind bars.Ramsay Courtney Halkett was denie...
Oct 09, 2019 (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Changes in the works for distracted driving fines
It seems many drivers in Saskatchewan aren't getting the message when it comes to distracted driving and staying off their cellphones in their vehicles.According to SGI, distracted driving is the No. ...
Oct 09, 2019 Saskatoon traffic officers pull over distracted drivers near 38th Street and Idylwyld Drive on March 7, 2018. (Daniella Ponticelli/650 CKOM)
RCMP locate vehicle but search remains for man wanted in Big Island Lake Cree Territory homicide
Officers have located one of two vehicles connected to a man wanted for the death of a man on the Big Island Lake Cree Territory. Saskatchewan RCMP continue to search for Jonathan Dufraine, who is cha...
Oct 09, 2019 Jonathan Dufraine is wanted by the Saskatchewan RCMP. (supplied/RCMP)
Preliminary hearing scheduled for P.A. man accused of killing son
The court case surrounding a young Prince Albert boy's death is moving forward with a scheduled preliminary inquiry hearing, which will determine if there's enough evidence against the boy's father to...
Oct 09, 2019 A small collection of flowers and toys was left for weeks outside the Rivercrest Apartment building following the death of "Baby Kal." (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Discrepancies between cash withdrawal and travel dates questioned at chief's fraud trial
The bank records belonging to Napoleon Mercredi were a central focus of discussions during day two of the former Fond Du Lac chief's trial.To start Tuesday's proceedings, court played a three-hour vid...
Oct 08, 2019 Photo taken Monday of Napoleon Mercredi and Garth Bendig leaving court. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Southern Alberta man files counterclaim against intruder he shot in 2018
CALGARY - A southern Alberta man who is being sued by an intruder he shot on his property last year has filed a counterclaim alleging mental anguish. Court documents filed on behalf of Edouard Ma...
Oct 08, 2019
Prison death case scheduled to wrap up in fall 2020
Trial dates have now been set for two of the remaining suspects involved in the death of a man nearly three years ago at Saskatchewan Penitentiary.During a conference call Monday morning, lawyers deci...
Oct 07, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Band funds used to pay for SUV and personal trips, according to testimony at Mercredi fraud trial
A former northern Saskatchewan chief is accused of using his band's economic development money to purchase a vehicle over $25,000 in 2011.This was some of the evidence introduced on day one of the Nap...
Oct 07, 2019 Napoleon Mercedi, left, seen leaving Prince Albert Court of Queen's Bench with his lawyer Garth Bendig. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Canada-wide warrant issued for man wanted in Big Island Lake Cree Territory homicide
A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a man wanted in connection to the death of a Big Island Lake Cree Territory man. Charges against Jonathan Dufraine have also been upgraded to second-degree mu...
Oct 07, 2019 Jonathan Dufraine is wanted by the Saskatchewan RCMP. (supplied/RCMP)
Melfort RCMP looking for culprit in mischief incident
Melfort RCMP are looking for a suspect in connection to a mischief in the city.On Saturday, September 28, between 5:30 a.m. and 7:45 a.m., a man was seen on video surveillance walking around Luke's Ya...
Oct 07, 2019 The suspect was seen walking around Luke's Yard Maintenance early in the morning on September 28. (submitted photo/Melfort RCMP)