Crime & Courts

Suspects wanted in attempted break-in, theft

Melfort RCMP are looking for the suspects in a recent attempted break-in and theft. The incident happened at a rural property in the R.M. of Invergordon on the morning of Oct 10 at around 7:00. Two ma...

Oct 18, 2024

Amber alert cancelled, baby found safe

An Amber Alert issued at the request of Waskesiu RCMP was cancelled shortly after it began. Waskesiu/Montreal Lake RCMP received a report that a five-day-old baby had been taken by his father from a r...

Oct 17, 2024

Yellow Quill First Nation murder suspect back in court in November

A man charged with the murder of a woman at a home on the Yellow Quill First Nation will return to court next month. Cole Smokeyday, 26, will remain in custody until his next court appearance Nov. 6 i...

Oct 17, 2024

Charges laid after erratic driving incident in Melfort area

Five people have been charged after Wednesday's erratic driver call near Melfort. RCMP were called about a Dodge truck that was being driven erratically on Highway 3 west of Melfort early yesterday af...

Oct 17, 2024

Survey shows Sask. supports RCMP, concerned with Marshals Service

New data show people across Saskatchewan support the RCMP, and have concerns about the Saskatchewan Marshals Service.The survey was released by the National Police Federation, a union representing rou...

Oct 17, 2024

Melfort RCMP seeking suspect vehicle after erratic driving

Melfort RCMP are asking for help in finding the person suspected of erratic driving in the area. Police were called about an erratic driver today (Wednesday) on Highway 3 eastbound into Melfort. Offic...

Oct 16, 2024

Local murder cases to return to court later this month

Another quick court appearance via video for two men charged with second-degree murder. Cody Chubey, 35, is charged with murder in connection to a woman's death in Melfort in March. Chubey had been in...

Oct 15, 2024

RCMP investigating break-in at Pinehouse detachment

Pinehouse RCMP are investigating after tools and backpacks were stolen from an area within their detachment that was under construction. Police say the incident happened at around 3:20 a.m. Tuesday wh...

Oct 12, 2024

Warrant issued for suspect after no-show in Melfort Provincial Court

A bench warrant has been issued for a man facing a number of firearms and other charges. Creedon Dipaolo of James Smith Cree Nation was supposed to appear in Melfort Provincial Court on Monday, but di...

Oct 09, 2024

Adjourned case for care home employee accused of abuse against residents

The case of Jaclyn Elias was briefly discussed in North Battleford Provincial Court Monday afternoon before being adjourned to Oct. 21.The 36-year-old from Wilkie was denied legal aid to help assist h...

Oct 07, 2024