Tag Archives: Crime & Courts
Five-year-old girl recovering in hospital after attempted murder in P.A.
The Prince Albert Police Service (PAPS) has provided an update on five-year-old Kendrah who was taken to hospital after receiving life threatening injuries during a tragic triple homicide that claimed...
May 15, 2020
After guilty pleas, two individuals sentenced for accessory charges in Laverdiere homicide
Two of eight suspects facing charges connected to the Tiki Laverdiere homicide investigation were sentenced in Battleford Queen's Bench Court Friday.Brent Checkosis was sentenced to seven years in pri...
May 15, 2020
RCMP officer injured near Biggar after gunshots fired
An RCMP Officer was injured during the execution of a search warrant near Biggar, Sask., yesterday evening.At approximately 11:40 p.m. last night, the Saskatchewan RCMP's Emergency Response Team (ERT)...
May 15, 2020
Sentencing planned for two facing accessory charge in Laverdiere homicide
Two of the eight suspects connected to the Tiki Laverdiere homicide investigation are scheduled to be sentenced in Battleford Queen's Bench Court Friday.Mavis Takakenew, 55, pleaded guilty to accessor...
May 14, 2020
Organizers hope to hold Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event in the fall
Local advocates hope to raise awareness about the issue of sexual assault in the community to encourage people to talk about the problem and help prevent it. Sexual Assault Awareness Week runs from fr...
May 14, 2020
'Everybody's issue': Sexual Assault Awareness Week begins in Saskatchewan
Monday marks the beginning of Sexual Assault Awareness Week in Saskatchewan. While in the past the Prince Albert Sexual Assault Centre has hosted events in the community, this year, due to the pandemi...
May 11, 2020
Nova Scotia mass killer should be subjected to psychological autopsy: experts
HALIFAX - As the RCMP investigate the case of the Nova Scotia gunman who killed 22 people during a 13-hour rampage last month, a key question remains unanswered: Why? The Mounties have said littl...
May 06, 2020
RCMP ask for public's help after man injured from an allegedly discharged firearm
Police are asking for the public's help after a man was injured early Tuesday morning in North Battleford allegedly from a discharged firearm.Police report Battlefords RCMP were called to a home at ab...
May 05, 2020 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Bootleggers busted near Deschambault Lake
Two alleged bootleggers have been charged by RCMP following separate incidents April 29 near Deschambault Lake. According to an RCMP press release, officers received information a suspected local boot...
May 04, 2020 This alcohol was seized in one of the incidents. (submitted photo/RCMP)
Trudeau announces ban on 1,500 types of 'military-style' guns
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is banning a range of assault-style guns, with an order that takes effect immediately.The cabinet order he describes doesn't forbid o...
May 01, 2020