Crime & Courts

Youth facing several charges in connection to alleged school assault, lockdown

A 16-year-old is facing multiple charges in connection with an alleged assault at North Battleford Comprehensive High School last week. Because he is under 18, the youth cannot be named due to the You...

Sep 20, 2022

James Smith Cree Nation chief to meet with federal ministers to discuss stabbings

The chief of a Saskatchewan First Nation that was the site of a series of deadly stabbings earlier this month is heading to Toronto for a meeting with federal cabinet ministers.Chief Wally Burns of Ja...

Sep 20, 2022

First degree murder charge in Megan Gallagher death

One person has been charged with first degree murder in the death of Megan Gallagher. Saskatoon Police announced this afternoon that a 27-year-old man was arrested by British Columbia RCMP at a home i...

Sep 20, 2022

Two men facing charges connected to Battleford attack back in court

The case of two men dealing with charges related to a July 17 attack caught on video in Battleford returned to court Monday. Dane Lesmeister, 19, is facing a charge of possession of a weapon for a dan...

Sep 19, 2022

Former Crown attorney says Sask. stabbings example of systemic justice issue

Following the stabbing rampage in Saskatchewan earlier this month, criticisms about the justice system and the handling of repeat offenders have arisen.Scott Newark - a former Alberta Crown attorney, ...

Sep 19, 2022

Wilderness survival expert weighs in on how mass-stabbing suspect stayed hidden

In the wake of the mass-stabbing on James Smith Cree Nation and in Weldon, victims and observers alike have been left with more questions than answers. One question is how exactly did the alleged murd...

Sep 15, 2022

Métis woman pursues legal action against daycare after child's hair cut without consent

A Saskatoon woman, with connections to Prince Albert, is pursuing legal action against her son's daycare provider, alleging the operator committed assault when she cut the young child's hair without p...

Sep 15, 2022

Man hunts for missing Roughrider bus that is his home

For Martin McLeod, finding a 1961 bus that was converted into a motor home, painted green and white and covered with Roughrider decals is more than looking for memorabilia. The bus is his home. McLeod...

Sep 15, 2022

RCMP ask for patience in Sanderson case

RCMP are asking for patience as they continue to investigate how Myles Sanderson died. Sanderson and his brother Damien are suspected of killing 10 people in James Smith and Weldon almost two weeks ag...

Sep 15, 2022

RCMP looking for man wanted on Canada-wide warrant

Pierceland RCMP are requesting assistance from the public as officers search for 25-year-old, Tonio Cantell who is wanted on Canada-wide warrant.The RCMP have been working to locate Cantell and gather...

Sep 14, 2022