Crime & Courts

RCMP looking for suspects for theft in RM of Bjorkdale

RCMP are looking for some help in finding the suspects in a theft incident in the RM of Bjorkdale.On Oct. 25, between 12:30 a.m. and 3 a.m., the culprits entered a machine shed on the Peesane Grid abo...

Oct 25, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)

SGI shines spotlight on school zone speeders

Some drivers in Saskatchewan learned their lesson the hard way when it came to school zone speed limits.According to SGI, police officers around the province handed out 1,424 tickets for speeding in s...

Oct 24, 2019 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)

City recovers more money lost in fraud scheme

The City of Saskatoon has recovered more money that it lost to a fraud scheme in August.Just over two-thirds of the $1.04 million lost has been recovered, bringing the total dollar amount recovered so...

Oct 18, 2019 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)

Muskoday band signs 'law enforcement' agreement

A new task force which will review how laws are enforced on Saskatchewan First Nations, is part of a new agreement signed between the provincial government and Muskoday First Nation.As part of the rec...

Oct 18, 2019 (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

Taxi back on the road after fatal collision involving pedestrian

A taxi involved in a fatal collision with a pedestrian in La Ronge last month is back on the road. Family Taxi owner Violet Werchola confirmed to larongeNOW the vehicle is once again picking up fares ...

Oct 18, 2019 This GMC Yukon is back on the road after a fatal incident last month. (Submitted photo)

Nipawin man set for trial on drug charges, has assault charges withdrawn

A 41-year-old man from Nipawin facing drug charges has a trial date set, but had his other charges withdrawn.Randy Norman Hamilton appeared in Nipawin Provincial Court on Wednesday, Oct. 9 where his a...

Lisa Brady Oct 17, 2019 Nipawin Provincial Court. (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Alberta introduces legislation allowing access to partner's criminal records

EDMONTON - Alberta is introducing legislation first developed in Britain that allows people in abusive relationships to request information about a partner's criminal record. Premier Ja...

Oct 16, 2019

Stolen firearms and vehicles highlight crime spree in east-central Sask.

Three people have been charged after a string of offences in the Kelvington, Archerwill, and Wadena area.Greenwater RCMP said the three were responsible for break and enters into 10 homes and garages ...

Oct 15, 2019 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Wadena RCMP asking public for help in identifying gas and dash suspect

Wadena RCMP are looking to the public for some help in identifying the suspect in a gas and dash last month.It took place on Monday, Oct. 7 in Wadena and the truck had a Manitoba licence plate reading...

Oct 15, 2019 (Facebook/Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers)

Crown appealing verdict in Alberta meningitis case citing comments by judge

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - The Crown is appealing the not guilty verdict in the case of an Alberta couple charged with not seeking medical help sooner for their sick toddler son. Last month Justice...

Oct 15, 2019