Crime & Courts

Sentencing for father who killed toddler after officers failed to check on child

A Saskatchewan man is to be sentenced Monday for killing his toddler in a case where police were found to have neglected their duty in not checking on the child.Kaij Brass had been set to stand trial ...

Feb 26, 2024

Coroner's inquest into in-custody death of Saskatchewan mass killer set to begin

A coroner's inquest into the in-custody death of a man who killed 11 people and injured 17 others in a mass stabbing in Saskatchewan is scheduled to begin today. Myles Sanderson had been on the run fo...

Feb 26, 2024

New trial date set for man facing child pornography charges

A new trial date has been set for a Marshall, Sask., man facing 11 charges, including sexual assault and distribution of child pornography.Joseph Sproull, 43, is charged with possession of child porno...

Feb 23, 2024

Former Sask. police chief to lead community safety at Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation

A man who led the Prince Albert and Saskatoon Police Services for several years has a new job, overseeing the safety of a Saskatchewan First Nation.The Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) announced Th...

Feb 23, 2024

RCMP ask for public's help following suspicious death on Red Pheasant

Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes Unit continues to investigate the death of Candie Pritchard on Red Pheasant Cree Nation.Pritchard's remains were discovered near a home on the First Nation Feb. 5. Her d...

Feb 22, 2024

Little Pine man receives nine months for incident involving vehicle theft, bear spray

A Little Pine First Nation man was sentenced to nine months in custody in North Battleford provincial court Wednesday for a vehicle theft that involves bear spray in 2023.When he appeared in court via...

Feb 21, 2024

December trial set for accused killer in Margo homicide

The man who is accused of killing Sharon Littlewolfe and injuring her daughter and infant grandson will be tried by judge alone in Yorkton. Brian McLeod, age 58, of Battleford is alleged to have murde...

Feb 21, 2024

One person charged with second-degree murder following homicide in La Loche

Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes are investigating a homicide that happened in La Loche on Thursday afternoon.At around 4:45, police were advised by EMS of an altercation that happened at a residence in...

Feb 19, 2024

Judge rules challenge of Saskatchewan's pronoun law can proceed

A judge has ruled a court challenge can proceed over the Saskatchewan government's law requiring parental consent for children under 16 who want to change their names or pronouns at school.Justice Mic...

Feb 16, 2024

RCMP search property in North Battleford as part of ongoing investigation

A police presence in North Battleford caught some residents by surprise Thursday morning.Battlefords RCMP were on the scene at a house on 101 Street near the 1800 block in the city.Officers were searc...

Feb 15, 2024