Crime & Courts

RCMP looking into possible abduction of Regina woman

The Saskatchewan RCMP is asking for the public's help in locating a woman who may have been abducted in Regina, as well as the man whom police believe is involved.On Saturday, a person called the Regi...

May 10, 2021

Dozens gather at Whistle Stop Cafe to rally against health orders

MIRROR, Alta. - RCMP ticketed protesters leaving an anti-lockdown rally outside a central Alberta caf Saturday, after the establishment was closed by health officials earlier in the week.Despite pouri...

May 08, 2021

Canadian on death row says execution may be 'preferable' to endless prison time

Ronald Smith sounds tired. Despite good news last month, when a bill to resume executions in Montana was unexpectedly defeated, the Canadian on death row in that state is in a sombre mood. Smith, orig...

May 07, 2021

RCMP seize liquor headed for Black Lake

Southend RCMP have seized a significant amount of alcohol. According to an RCMP news release, Black Lake RCMP officers were alerted April 29 to a vehicle carrying a large quantity of alcohol passing t...

May 03, 2021

Trial to begin for Alberta pastor accused of violating COVID-19 health orders

EDMONTON - The trial of an Alberta pastor accused of not following public health orders meant to curb the spread of COVID-19 is to begin today.Pastor James Coates of GraceLife Church spent a month in ...

May 03, 2021

Sandy Bay man takes responsibility for young sister's death

A man who was charged last year in the death of his three-year-old half-sister has entered a guilty plea to manslaughter.Fabian Morin Jr., 22, was originally charged with second-degree murder but pled...

Apr 30, 2021

Sask. RCMP names new Commanding Officer

The new commanding officer for the Saskatchewan division of the RCMP, says police intelligence and inter-provincial communication will be among the keys to addressing increasing rates of rural crime a...

Apr 29, 2021

Saskatchewan experiencing aggressive phone scam

Phone scams are nothing new in 2021, but the latest to hit Saskatchewan has been particularly persistent. SaskTel released a statement Tuesday acknowledging the recent increase in scam calls originati...

Apr 27, 2021

Alberta man accused of entering U.S. in kayak, running from border officer

MISSOULA, Mont. - An Alberta man is awaiting a next court date in Montana after he was detained by American authorities for allegedly crossing the border in a kayak. The U.S. Department of Justice say...

Apr 27, 2021

17-year-old boy arrested after stabbing incident

The La Ronge RCMP have arrested a 17-year-old boy who is accused of stabbing two adults; a man and a woman.According to a media release, on Saturday at 12:30 a.m. the RCMP were called to the Lac La Ro...

Apr 26, 2021