Crime & Courts

'A test case': Métis hunting rights retrial to resume in 2026 with expert evidence

A high-profile trial at Meadow Lake Provincial Courthouse that could determine Mtis hunting rights across Saskatchewan won't be resolved anytime soon.Defence lawyer Kathy Hodgson-Smith said the retria...

Sep 11, 2025

UPDATE: Pierceland RCMP arrest woman wanted on warrants, new charges of assault on police

UPDATE: On Sept. 21, Pierceland RCMP located Ramona Ochuschayoo at a residence on Big Island Lake Cree Nation. When attending the home, officers found a woman hiding inside. The woman provided police ...

Sep 08, 2025

'Heartbroken and sickened': Church fire on Thunderchild First Nation draws MPs' warning over hate crimes

RCMP are investigating a church fire on Thunderchild First Nation, northwest of North Battleford, that two Saskatchewan MPs say reflects a rise in hate crimes against places of worship.Turtleford RCMP...

Sep 05, 2025

Two people, including self-proclaimed ‘Queen of Canada,’ facing charges after RCMP raid in Richmound

The woman who styles herself the "Queen of Canada" is one of two people facing charges after the RCMP made a number of arrests on Wednesday at the disused school in Richmound, Sask. that had become th...

Sep 05, 2025

Former North Battleford councillor gets 24-month suspended sentence in assault case

After pleading guilty to assault, former city councillor Ross MacAngus was given a 24-month suspended sentence and probation Thursday in the North Battleford provincial court. MacAngus admitted to gra...

Sep 04, 2025

Mass attack on Manitoba First Nation leaves two dead on anniversary of James Smith Cree Nation stabbings

An 18-year-old girl lost her life in an early morning attack on the Hollow Water First Nation in Manitoba. RCMP said she was killed by her own brother, who also died. The suspect, 26-year old Tyron Si...

Sep 04, 2025

Over a dozen imitation handguns, ammo seized following Richmound raid

While no charges have yet been laid, Saskatchewan RCMP said they have found over a dozen imitation guns and some ammunition from the school that was inhabited by 'Queen Romana' Didulo and her follower...

Sep 04, 2025

Mass stabbing in Manitoba falls on third anniversary of James Smith Cree Nation tragedy

A suspect and another person are dead after a mass stabbing on Hollow Water First Nation in Manitoba.RCMP said at least six people are in hospital after the Thursday morning attack which they describe...

Sep 04, 2025

Man charged with sparking one of Sask’s biggest wildfires

A 29-year-old La Ronge man has been charged with starting one of the province's largest wildfires of 2025 near Weyakwin.Jason Halkett is charged with one count of arson in connection with lighting the...

Aug 29, 2025

Cow moose shot, meat wasted in suspected poaching south of Paradise Hill

Conservation officers are asking the public for help after a cow moose was unlawfully shot and partially harvested on private land south of Paradise Hill. Loon Lake officers responded to a Turn-In-Poa...

Aug 28, 2025