Crime & Courts

Saskatchewan coroner to hold public inquest into Sept. 4 murders

Not one but two coroner's inquests will be held into the mass stabbings on Sept. 4 and the arrest and death of Myles Sanderson three days later.Ten people died in the attacks - nine on the James Smith...

Sep 21, 2022

Trial date set for accused in Cumberland House standoff

One of the three men charged following a standoff with RCMP in Cumberland House will be tried next spring. Gage Pratt, 25, will be tried on April 4, 2023, on a charge of possessing cocaine for the pur...

Sep 21, 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

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

‘We were always close’: Family of stabbing victim remembers their loved one during vigil in P.A.

As funerals for the victims of the stabbings in James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon continue, the family of one of those lost recalls his smiling face.Earl Burns was one of 10 people killed in the stab...

Sep 14, 2022

RCMP charge three after multiple shootings around Witchekan Lake

Three people have been charged following a shooting on Witchekan Lake First Nation which led to an emergency alert.On Sept. 2, just before 1 a.m., Spiritwood RCMP received reports of shots fired with ...

Sep 13, 2022