Crime & Courts

Two men charged with sexual assault in Meadow Lake

Two men have each been charged with sexual assault of two girls following an investigation by Meadow Lake RCMP. As a result, a 35-year-old and a 31-year-old from Edmonton were each charged with one co...

Feb 07, 2024

Sask. RCMP respond to trio of murder investigations

As the investigations continue into three separate murders this month in Saskatchewan, the province's RCMP note the cluster of homicides will stretch its resources.The said, the incidents occurred bet...

Feb 06, 2024

‘It has to stop’: First Nations leaders call for immediate help as crisis in Pelican Narrows worsens

Editor's Note: This story has since been updated with responses from the Government of Saskatchewan and Indigenous Services Canada.There is also a clarification from the RCMP on the number of staff me...

Feb 05, 2024

Spotlight on London, Ont. as world junior hockey sex assault case goes to court

The southwestern Ontario city of London will be under a spotlight Monday as a high-profile, multi-year probe into allegations of sexual assault involving players from Canada's 2018 world junior hockey...

Feb 04, 2024

Increased police presence in Deschambault Lake

Residents in Deschambault Lake are being advised to avoid areas where police are present and follow any direction provided by officers.Saskatchewan RCMP have advised they are investigating an incident...

Feb 02, 2024

NHL won't consider punishment for 2018 WJC players until after legal proceedings

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says the league will not consider any punishment against five players from Canada's 2018 world junior team expected to be charged in connection with an alleged gang rape ...

Feb 02, 2024

Chief Coroner, RCMP Commanding Officer discuss JSCN inquest recommendations

The recommendations are in from the Coroner's Inquest into the mass stabbings at James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN) and Weldon.The inquest in Melfort came to a close Wednesday after the jury and Presiding...

Feb 01, 2024

Six inmates charged with murder, three with attempted murder after incident at Sask. Penitentiary

Six inmates at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary have been charged with second-degree murder while three others have been charged with attempted murder after an incident at the prison on Monday night.In a...

Feb 01, 2024

First Nations leaders to respond to recommendations from JSCN inquest

After an emotional coroner's inquest concluded on Wednesday, First Nations leaders in Saskatchewan will respond to the nearly 30 recommendations made.A six-person jury and the presiding coroner presen...

Feb 01, 2024

Family members of James Smith stabbings respond to jury recommendations

The jury recommendation for the James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon Coroner's Inquest took place Wednesday evening in Melfort as suggestions were made to prevent similar events in the future.Afterwards...

Jan 31, 2024