Crime & Courts

Courts continue to support homeless encampments. Could designated tent cities be a good middle ground?

At least one homeless advocate hopes to see communities struggling with a large homeless population put their support behind designated encampments.Whatever you call them - tent cities, tent communiti...

Jan 30, 2023

Roughly 35 ‘sextortion’ reports since November, says ICE co-ordinator

Parents should speak to their children about the dangers of the internet, according to Saskatchewan police.Especially about what police like to call "sextortion" schemes."Sextortion" describes an onli...

Jan 29, 2023

Murder suspect captured again

A man facing a charge of second-degree murder is back behind bars.Alvin Thomas, 40, was located by Cumberland House RCMP on Thursday.The matter was spoken to Friday morning at La Ronge Provincial Cour...

Jan 27, 2023

RCMP search for man who failed to appear in court for assault with a weapon charge

The Saskatchewan RCMP Warrant Enforcement and Suppression Team (WEST) is asking for the public's assistance with locating 23-year-old Braden Ballantyne.According to an RCMP media release issued Thursd...

Jan 26, 2023

Accused in Black Lake homicide case re-arrested on gun charges

A man awaiting trial for manslaughter is facing a list of new gun-related charges.Jerrick Stalthanee was scheduled to appear in court Thursday at Prince Albert Provincial Court. According to court rec...

Jan 26, 2023

La Ronge RCMP seeking information about recent assault

On Jan. 16, La Ronge RCMP received a report of an injured person at the local hospital.According to an RCMP media release, the initial investigation determined the injured person, a 36-year-old male, ...

Jan 25, 2023

LLRIB releases letter about no tolerance for crime and drugs in on-reserve housing

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) is reminding those who live on reserve of its no compromise, non-negotiable stance against drugs or any other illegal activities. "The membership is reminded that ...

Jan 23, 2023

La Ronge woman wanted in P.A. arrested in Saskatoon

A 39-year-old La Ronge woman who was wanted by Prince Albert Police since last year has been arrested by Saskatoon Police. Kira Fuss was nabbed by police near Highway 11 and Wanuskewin Road on Jan. 19...

Jan 23, 2023

Alberta premier promises email search amid questions over prosecutor interference

EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has asked for an email search this weekend to determine if her staff have been contacting Crown prosecutors and interfering in cases involving the Coutts, Alt...

Jan 21, 2023

La Ronge woman arrested after allegedly ramming Saskatoon Police vehicle during traffic stop

A woman from La Ronge was arrested following a failed attempt to flee from Saskatoon Police last night.According to a Friday media release issued, officers were patrolling in the area of 22nd Street W...

Jan 20, 2023