Crime & Courts

Inquest into Myles Sanderson’s death to begin Feb. 26 in Saskatoon

While one of the largest inquests in the province's history is examining the deaths of Myles Sanderson's victims, an inquiry into his death is set to begin next month.Sanderson, 32, embarked on a spre...

Jan 26, 2024

Inquest into mass stabbing attack hears from psychiatrist & psychologist

The Coroner's Inquest into the stabbing massacre at James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN) and Weldon heard from a psychiatrist and a psychologist Thursday afternoon.The coroner's inquest is a fact-finding ex...

Jan 25, 2024

'It's quite unfair': family responds to former Sask Mountie verdict

The older brother of a man who was shot and killed by a former Saskatchewan Mountie says a verdict of manslaughter is quite unfair. Brett Herman is responding to Bernie Herman's conviction on Thursday...

Jan 25, 2024

Forensic pathologist outlines autopsies at coroner's inquest

Editor's Note: This story contains graphic details of violence and testimony from those who performed autopsies on the victims of the mass stabbings.--Day 9 of the Coroner's Inquest into the mass stab...

Jan 25, 2024

Former Sask Mountie found guilty of manslaughter

A loud gasp was heard in a Prince Albert courtroom on Thursday when a former Saskatchewan Mountie, charged with first degree murder, was convicted on a lesser offence of manslaughter.Bernie Herman, 55...

Jan 25, 2024

Judge to deliver verdict in murder trial of Saskatchewan Mountie who shot lover

A Saskatchewan judge is set to deliver his verdict today for a Mountie on trial for murder in the shooting death of his lover. Bernie Herman, who is 55, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder i...

Jan 25, 2024

Parole officers testify Sanderson showed no signs of future violence

Day seven of the coroner's inquest into the mass stabbing at the James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon continued on Wednesday, as testimony from parole officers who had interactions with Myles Sanderson,...

Jan 24, 2024

Parole officer for mass stabbing perpetrator recommended against parole despite low risk assessment

The institutional parole officer for the man responsible for the mass stabbing attack on the James Smith Cree Nation and in the Village of Weldon believed his risk to public safety was low at one time...

Jan 23, 2024

Man responsible for mass stabbing on James Smith and Weldon broke release conditions three times

How and why Myles Sanderson was released from prison was the topic during day seven of the inquest looking into the mass stabbing on the James Smith Cree Nation and the Village of Weldon.Cindy Gee, th...

Jan 23, 2024

Inquest hears about acute hospital response, warrant types

The jury of the coroner's inquest into the mass stabbing at James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon continued today with members learning of protocols in place regarding Code Orange at the local health aut...

Jan 22, 2024