Crime & Courts

RCMP say 'suspicious circumstances' in Hudson Bay vehicle collision

RCMP are now treating last week's incident that resulted in a woman's death on Highway 9 as suspicious. The Major Crimes Unit is now investigating, as RCMP say the initial investigation determined "su...

Dec 12, 2024

Marshals Service moves up operational timeline to coming summer

Following what it says is significant progress, the Saskatchewan Marshals Service is planning to be operational this summer, about one year sooner than they previously expected. SMS Chief Marshal Rob ...

Dec 12, 2024

Megan Gallagher’s parents prepare for ‘next chapter’ after killer sentenced

One chapter is over, but there are still many left in the book.That's how parents Brian and Debbie Gallagher characterized the second-degree murder conviction of 29-year-old Robert James Joseph Thomas...

Dec 12, 2024

Man facing drug charges following arrest

A 44-year-old man has been charged after police found drugs in a vehicle in Star City. Melfort RCMP were called to a home in Star City Dec. 6 after an unknown vehicle was parked in a homeowner's drive...

Dec 11, 2024

Trial delayed three months for Margo homicide case

A high-profile murder trial that was set to commence this week in Yorkton is facing delays.As per a request from the defence, Brian McLeod's matters have been re-scheduled to the week of March 10, 202...

Dec 10, 2024

Man charged with burning down Loon Lake church

A 25-year-old man is facing a charge of arson and another for breaching a conditional sentence order in connection with the burning of a church in Loon Lake several months ago. RCMP arrested Shandon C...

Dec 10, 2024

RCMP investigating homicide on Onion Lake Cree Nation

Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes is investigating a homicide on Onion Lake Cree Nation that happened early Friday morning. Police responded to reports of a shooting on the reserve at around 6 a.m. on De...

Dec 08, 2024

Stolen jeep recovered; search continues for missing dog

A province-wide search for a missing dog that was inside a stolen vehicle has received a new lead.The Jeep Compass that was taken on Nov. 26 from outside the Co-op grocery store in Watson, has been lo...

Dec 05, 2024

Three arrested after drone caught towing drugs into Sask Pen

A drone used to transport drugs into Saskatchewan Penitentiary, was observed carrying a package by way of a tow rope.That's according to Saskatchewan RCMP who noted that as a result of their investiga...

Dec 05, 2024

Municipalities could soon opt-in to expanded rules on knives, bear spray

New provincial legislation introduced today will allow municipalities and First Nations to seize items such as knives, machetes and bear spray if they are seen in public spaces. That is welcome news t...

Dec 05, 2024