Crime & Courts

Melfort RCMP investigating theft of front-end loader, damage to bales

Melfort RCMP want your help to solve a couple of recent crimes. A heavy-duty front-end loader owned by the RM of Kinistino was stolen sometime between Aug. 12 and 29. The loader is an orange/yellow an...

Sep 05, 2025

Two people, including self-proclaimed ‘Queen of Canada,’ facing charges after RCMP raid in Richmound

The woman who styles herself the "Queen of Canada" is one of two people facing charges after the RCMP made a number of arrests on Wednesday at the disused school in Richmound, Sask. that had become th...

Sep 05, 2025

RCMP, TSB reveal more information about plane crash near Cumberland House

More details have been released about the plane crash near Cumberland House on Tuesday. The Nipawin Fire Department was notified of the crash, but other agencies were on-scene before they could respon...

Sep 04, 2025

Mass attack on Manitoba First Nation leaves two dead on anniversary of James Smith Cree Nation stabbings

An 18-year-old girl lost her life in an early morning attack on the Hollow Water First Nation in Manitoba. RCMP said she was killed by her own brother, who also died. The suspect, 26-year old Tyron Si...

Sep 04, 2025

Over a dozen imitation handguns, ammo seized following Richmound raid

While no charges have yet been laid, Saskatchewan RCMP said they have found over a dozen imitation guns and some ammunition from the school that was inhabited by 'Queen Romana' Didulo and her follower...

Sep 04, 2025

Mass stabbing in Manitoba falls on third anniversary of James Smith Cree Nation tragedy

A suspect and another person are dead after a mass stabbing on Hollow Water First Nation in Manitoba.RCMP said at least six people are in hospital after the Thursday morning attack which they describe...

Sep 04, 2025

Woman charged after man, youth assaulted at a home near Sturgeon Landing

A 56-year-old woman faces charges after an assault in the Sturgeon Landing area. Creighton RCMP received a report of a serious assault in a home on Monday night. Investigation revealed that the woman ...

Sep 03, 2025

Suspect sought after assault of youth in Creighton

Creighton RCMP are looking for a 21-year-old man in connection to an assault in the community on Monday. Police were called about a disturbance at a business at around midnight. The investigation dete...

Sep 02, 2025

School zone safety reminder as school year gets underway

The school year is underway, and motorists need to be aware of school zone safety. Melfort RCMP Staff Sgt. Ryan Case told northeastNOW it's important to remember that school zone speed limits differ b...

Sep 02, 2025

Man charged with sparking one of Sask’s biggest wildfires

A 29-year-old La Ronge man has been charged with starting one of the province's largest wildfires of 2025 near Weyakwin.Jason Halkett is charged with one count of arson in connection with lighting the...

Aug 29, 2025