Tag Archives: Crime & Courts
"His primary intention was to help people": closing arguments wrap up at Mercredi fraud trial
Following nearly six hours of in-depth analysis by the Crown last week it was the defence's turn Thursday to make final submissions at the Napoleon Mercredi fraud trial.Mercredi, who was Chief of Fond...
Oct 31, 2019 Napoleon Mercredi emerges from Prince Albert Court of Queen's Bench on Thursday. Judgment in his case has been reserved to Dec. 6. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
La Ronge RCMP seeking owner of collection coins
La Ronge RCMP is looking for the owner of a number of collection coins. According to an RCMP media release, at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 30, the detachment received a package containing a number...
Oct 30, 2019 RCMP are looking for the owner of a number of coins. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
“It’s so highly irresponsible”: Crown lays out closing arguments at fraud trial
The words irresponsible, unreasonable and dishonest were mentioned multiple times Friday during a hearing at Prince Albert Court of Queen's Bench, to describe the alleged actions of a former Saskatche...
Oct 26, 2019 Napoleon Mercredi with his lawyer Garth Bendig. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
SGI shines spotlight on school zone speeders
Some drivers in Saskatchewan learned their lesson the hard way when it came to school zone speed limits.According to SGI, police officers around the province handed out 1,424 tickets for speeding in s...
Oct 24, 2019 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)
La Ronge RCMP seize crystal meth, weapons from LLRIB residence
La Ronge RCMP have arrested a 41-year-old man who is now facing multiple charges including possession of crystal meth. That's according to an RCMP media release, which states on Oct. 23 at approximate...
Oct 24, 2019 The search warrant resulted in multiple charges. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
RCMP arrest man after cannabis, cash found at LLRIB residence
La Ronge RCMP have arrested a 31-year-old man after executing a search warrant at a Lac La Ronge Indian Band residence. That's according to an RCMP media release, which states on Oct. 18 at approximat...
Oct 21, 2019 Several pounds of cannabis were found during the search. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
What'sHappeningNOW Oct. 18, 2019
News Director Glenn Hicks speaks with reporter Derek Cornet about a cab company returning to the roads.
Oct 18, 2019
City recovers more money lost in fraud scheme
The City of Saskatoon has recovered more money that it lost to a fraud scheme in August.Just over two-thirds of the $1.04 million lost has been recovered, bringing the total dollar amount recovered so...
Oct 18, 2019 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)
Taxi back on the road after fatal collision involving pedestrian
A taxi involved in a fatal collision with a pedestrian in La Ronge last month is back on the road. Family Taxi owner Violet Werchola confirmed to larongeNOW the vehicle is once again picking up fares ...
Oct 18, 2019 This GMC Yukon is back on the road after a fatal incident last month. (Submitted photo)
Alberta introduces legislation allowing access to partner's criminal records
EDMONTON - Alberta is introducing legislation first developed in Britain that allows people in abusive relationships to request information about a partner's criminal record. Premier Ja...
Oct 16, 2019