Crime & Courts

Prince Albert homicide victim remembered as 'great kid' and 'devoted father'

UPDATE: Prince Albert Police issued a second request for the public's assistance Monday, Jan.18, in locating 26-year-old Joseph Curtis MADDEN, who is charged in connection with the death of 21-year-ol...

Jan 13, 2021

Murder charge laid in 2018 Buffalo Narrows homicide

A 67-year-old man from Buffalo Narrows has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of 42-year-old Jason Chartier. That's according to an RCMP press release, which states the Saskatchewan R...

Jan 13, 2021

Judge orders new election for Buffalo Narrows

Residents of Buffalo Narrows will be voting for a new council after last year's election was ruled invalid.That decision was made Jan. 7 by Justice Gary Meschisknick at Battleford Court of Queen's Ben...

Jan 12, 2021

Saskatoon Police charge La Ronge, Air Ronge residents with cocaine possession

Three residents from the tri-communities are facing charges after Saskatoon Police allegedly found them with cocaine and a gun.That's according to a press release, which states at approximately 7:15 p...

Jan 11, 2021

Former RCMP officer pleads guilty to breach of trust for accessing private image from surveillance video

A former Saskatchewan RCMP officer pleaded guilty to breach of trust by a public officer in Queen's Bench Court in Battleford Monday.Wade Chitrena accessed at least one sensitive image of an adult fem...

Jan 11, 2021

Sask. RCMP hands out 8 tickets for not self-isolating, 2 for large gatherings over holidays

For the most part, people in the province followed the COVID-19 public health orders over the Christmas break.RCMP media spokesperson Cpl. Rob King said the Saskatchewan Mounties issued 10 tickets bet...

Jan 05, 2021

Government of Saskatchewan sets out new legislation for survivors of sexual violence

There is now new legislation set out by the provincial government to support survivors of sexual violence.The Government of Saskatchewan passed the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act which allows peo...

Jan 05, 2021

RCMP release top 10 #ReasonsNotToCall911 of 2020

It's common knowledge that calling the police should be reserved for police-related matters only.Or is it?Saskatchewan RCMP recently released their top 10 911 calls that "missed the mark" this year.He...

Dec 30, 2020

RCMP reiterate 24/7 commitment to communities and public health

The Saskatchewan RCMP says it may be holiday season but they remain committed to the public's safety 24/7 and will also continue to respond to incidents where COVID-19 orders are being violated.RCMP s...

Dec 24, 2020

Humboldt RCMP charge Lake Lenore priest with sexual assault-related charges

Humboldt RCMP has laid sexual assault and other charges against a priest from Lake Lenore.45-year-old Anthony Tei Atter faces charges of sexual assault, sexual interference, and sexual exploitation. T...

Dec 16, 2020