Crime & Courts

Case for man charged with killing mother back in court

The case for a 45-year-old North Battleford man facing a charge of second-degree murder in the death of his mother was back in court Wednesday. Walter Geering's appearance was waived. The court heard ...

Oct 19, 2022

‘Long overdue’: First Nations Police Chiefs respond to plan to expand Indigenous policing

Reaction is coming out swiftly to the federal government's plan to make First Nations policing essential across the country.Saskatchewan has just one First Nation-administered police service: File Hil...

Oct 19, 2022

Two homes shot at, 37 assaults in a busy week for police

For the second week in a row, gunfire has struck a home in North Battleford. This time, multiple rounds were fired into a vacant home and a nearby occupied residence was struck by a single bullet. Pol...

Oct 19, 2022

Threat neutralized after Stanley Mission schools placed on hold and secure

Two schools in Stanley Mission were placed on hold and secure on Monday due to a threat by outside suspects. That's according to a written statement released by Director of Education Darryl Flett. The...

Oct 18, 2022

'We can do better': Public Safety Minister talks First Nations policing during visit to Sask.

The path towards more Indigenous police services in Saskatchewan took another step forward Monday.In a special ceremony in Prince Albert, the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) signed a Letter of Inte...

Oct 17, 2022

Murder charge downgraded to weapons offence for Wahpeton stabbing case

While spared the trauma of a two week trial, the victims of a violent incident over two years ago at Wahpeton Dakota Nation may see the perpetrator serve less than two years in jail.Nathan Waditaka wh...

Oct 17, 2022

RCMP investigating after P.A. woman found dead near Maymont

The death of a 24-year-old Prince Albert woman is being investigated.Wendy Bird's body was found along Highway 16 Sunday morning near the village of Maymont. The road was closed for several hours but ...

Oct 17, 2022

Man released from hospital after RCMP-involved shooting

A 49-year-old man from the Little Pine First Nation was released from hospital after a Saskatchewan RCMP-involved shooting that happened overnight.Shortly after 1:30am, Cut Knife RCMP received three s...

Oct 15, 2022

Survey shows Saskatchewan residents have less confidence in justice system

A new survey is painting a picture of how Saskatchewan residents view law enforcement and the justice system.Over 5,000 people took part in a national Angus Reid survey where they shared their thought...

Oct 15, 2022

Police looking for help to locate wanted man

Pierceland RCMP are asking for the public's assistance in locating 23-year-old Kashtin Sandfly. Police say he has failed to abide by his release conditions and is no longer at his court-approved resid...

Oct 14, 2022