Tag Archives: Crime & Courts
Britannia B&E suspect arrested
A joint investigation of multiple break and enters, conducted by multiple groups within Alberta and Saskatchewan RCMP, has resulted in the arrest of a man in the Rural Municipality of Britannia.The Fr...
Feb 22, 2021
Case adjourned once again for accused in Tiki Laverdiere homicide investigation
One of the accused individuals facing a charge related to the Tiki Laverdiere homicide investigation had his case adjourned in North Battleford Provincial Court on Friday.Samuel Takakenew, 36, is char...
Feb 19, 2021
Feds would allow municipalities to ban handguns under new bill
OTTAWA - Newly tabled gun legislation would allow municipalities to ban handguns through bylaws restricting their possession, storage and transportation. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says today the m...
Feb 16, 2021
Battlefords RCMP continue advising vigilance against vehicle theft
A slight warming up period have Battlefords RCMP warning people to remain vigilant when it comes to vehicle theft.The detachment released a crime watch advisory regarding a Black Mitsubishi Outlander ...
Feb 12, 2021
Traffic stop results in significant methamphetamine seizure near Maidstone
Maidstone RCMP seized a significant amount of illicit drugs during a traffic stop Tuesday evening.Around 7:30 p.m., a vehicle travelling east on Highway 16 near Maidstone, was stopped by police for sp...
Feb 11, 2021
Remorse a factor in no hate speech charges after shooting of Colten Boushie: document
REGINA - A newly released document shows prosecutors in Saskatchewan weighed backlash and remorse felt by people accused of posting hateful online messages after the high-profile shooting death of a y...
Feb 09, 2021
Battlefords and Area Sexual Assault Centre creates new 'soft space' interview room to aid victims
The Battlefords and Area Sexual Assault Centre (BASAC) hopes to make it a little less stressful for victims of violence by providing a safe space to give their statements to police. The organization m...
Feb 08, 2021
Appeal court lengthens parole period in triple murder of Castor family
CALGARY - The Alberta Court of Appeal has ruled that a trial judge erred by not applying consecutive parole eligibilities for two men convicted in the slayings of three family members.The decision ann...
Feb 08, 2021
Appeal Court upholds sentence for man convicted of killing Calgary couple, grandson
CALGARY - Alberta's top court has upheld a life sentence with no chance of parole for 75 years for a man who killed a Calgary couple and their young grandson.A jury found Douglas Garland guilty of thr...
Feb 08, 2021
RCMP investigating attempted theft of fuel
Maidstone RCMP are requesting the public's assistance in identifying an orange F350 platinum crew cab long box, involved in a break in and attempted theft of fuel just outside Lloydminster city limits...
Feb 08, 2021