Crime & Courts

Man charged with burning down Loon Lake church

A 25-year-old man is facing a charge of arson and another for breaching a conditional sentence order in connection with the burning of a church in Loon Lake several months ago. RCMP arrested Shandon C...

Dec 10, 2024

Suspect wanted in PA shooting case arrested in Meadow Lake

A 27-year-old man wanted in connection for a shooting incident at the Woodsmere Apartments on November 17 has been arrested in Meadow Lake. P.A. Police said that officers from their Major Crimes unit ...

Dec 09, 2024

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

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

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

Municipalities could soon opt-in to expanded rules on knives, bear spray

New provincial legislation introduced today will allow municipalities and First Nations to seize items such as knives, machetes and bear spray if they are seen in public spaces. That is welcome news t...

Dec 05, 2024

Copper wire theft leads to charges

Three people face charges after the theft of copper wire from a jobsite in the RM of Frenchman Butte. Turtleford RCMP were called about the theft of approximately 500 m of copper wire from the site on...

Dec 02, 2024

Vet loses appeal of cat declawing decision

A veterinarian who works at Lakeland Veterinary Hospital in North Battleford was not successful in appealing a decision by the Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association (SVMA) that bans cosmetic dec...

Nov 30, 2024