Crime & Courts

New La Ronge RCMP commander settling into role

The new detachment commander for the La Ronge RCMP comes with 21 years of experience with the force. Staff Sgt. Dereck Eberle officially joined the detachment on Jan. 29, replacing Staff Sgt. Dean Bri...

Feb 21, 2024

La Ronge RCMP seize multiple firearms after executing search warrant

La Ronge RCMP executed a search warrant over the weekend at a residence in the La Ronge District as part of a stolen firearms investigation.According to a media release issued Tuesday, officers locate...

Feb 20, 2024

One person charged with second-degree murder following homicide in La Loche

Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes are investigating a homicide that happened in La Loche on Thursday afternoon.At around 4:45, police were advised by EMS of an altercation that happened at a residence in...

Feb 19, 2024

La Ronge RCMP searching for missing woman

La Ronge RCMP have received a report of a missing 26-year-old woman.Taya Finlayson was last seen on Feb. 2 around 5:30 p.m. on La Ronge Avenue. Since she was reported missing, police have been checkin...

Feb 16, 2024

Judge rules challenge of Saskatchewan's pronoun law can proceed

A judge has ruled a court challenge can proceed over the Saskatchewan government's law requiring parental consent for children under 16 who want to change their names or pronouns at school.Justice Mic...

Feb 16, 2024

Five guns, 210 grams of meth seized over weekend in Pelican Narrows

RCMP in Pelican Narrows had a busy weekend, arresting a dozen suspects and seizing five guns along with over 200 grams of meth. RCMP shared this photo of the items seized in two days in Pelican Narrow...

Feb 12, 2024

LLRIB celebrates court ruling on child and family welfare services

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) supports the Supreme Court of Canada's recent decision upholding the governance of First Nations over child and family welfare services. Band leadership believes i...

Feb 12, 2024

RCMP warns of public safety after firearms stolen in Creighton

Crighton RCMP says there could be a threat to public safety after several firearms were stolen from multiple cabins in the community.Police reported that a business in Creighton was broken into during...

Feb 11, 2024

La Ronge murder trial receives two month adjournment

Follow the conclusion of testimony, a murder trial at Court of King's Bench in Prince Albert has received a two month adjournment.In connection to the death of Sheena Marie Billette in late 2019, Debo...

Feb 10, 2024

Feds seek ideas at national summit to help put brakes on auto theft

Officials from various levels of government are set to gather with police and industry leaders in Ottawa today to brainstorm on fighting the scourge of automobile theft.The federal government says an ...

Feb 08, 2024