Crime & Courts

Wadena man facing drug related charges following vehicle stop on Highway 16

An investigation by the Saskatoon RCMP Crime Reduction Team (CRT) led to the seizure of methamphetamine, heroin, and a handgun recently.On July 22, the CRT stopped a vehicle on Highway 16 after their ...

Lisa Brady Jul 28, 2021

Baker Lake mayor says fugitive was arrested at nearby mining exploration camp

A fugitive from Saskatchewan who was arrested in Nunavut last week was picked up at a mining exploration camp outside of Baker Lake, says the community's mayor.Baker Lake RCMP arrested 33-year-old Cor...

Jul 23, 2021

Prince Albert man receives eight year prison sentence following 2017 trailer fire at Sask. regional park

Editor's note: The following story contains graphic detailsA man who poured kerosene on his common law partner and burned down the trailer where they lived, has received an eight year prison sentence....

Jul 22, 2021

Anti-trespassing app goes online across Saskatchewan

Rural property owners in Saskatchewan have a new tool at their finger tips to help address issues related to trespassing, illegal hunting and even the spread of Clubroot.The Sask Lander mobile app was...

Jul 18, 2021

Nipawin RCMP investigating break-ins at local churches

RCMP in Nipawin are investigating two break-ins at local churches.(Facebook/Town of Nipawin)The Town of Nipawin Facebook page made a post regarding the incidents saying that the Nipawin Alliance and N...

Jul 16, 2021

RCMP Traffic Services issue nearly 400 tickets over four-day period

Motorcycle Officers of RCMP Combined Traffic Services encountered several instances of significant motorist infractions this past weekend.While on patrol in the Battlefords, Lloydminster and Meadow La...

Jul 14, 2021

Man who escaped custody arrested in Melfort

A man who had escaped custody from Besnard Lake Correctional Camp on Canada Day has been located.Thirty-six year old Tyrone Rogers was located outside a business in Melfort on Monday and was arrested ...

Jul 13, 2021

Jury trials to resume in Sask., courts announce lifting of other restrictions

Families who have been waiting months for closure, may now be one step closer to receiving it.The resumption of jury trials was included with Monday's update from the Saskatchewan Courts, and comes on...

Jul 12, 2021

Wadena RCMP looking for suspect involved in hit and run

RCMP are looking to identify a woman involved in a hit and run in Wadena last month.The incident took place at the Red Apple in the town on June 3.The female suspect refused to identify herself, refus...

Jul 12, 2021

Church fire deemed suspicious, residents reflect on landmark's legacy

Following initial investigation of the fire that burned down the old Polish church near Redberry Lake, Blaine Lake RCMP have determined that it was suspicious in nature.When RCMP were initially called...

Jul 09, 2021