Crime & Courts

Acute cocaine overdose killed mass stabbing perpetrator, coroner testifies

The coroner who examined the body of Myles Sanderson said he died of acute cocaine overdose, with levels of the drug in very high amounts. The inquest, held before a jury, is a fact-finding exercise t...

Feb 27, 2024

RCMP cleared of wrongdoing in Myles Sanderson overdose death

Evidence heard at the second day of the coroner's inquest into the death of Myles Sanderson showed the man who killed 11 people and injured 17 others likely died by his own hand. Video evidence taken ...

Feb 27, 2024

RCMP used 'pit maneuver' to stop Myles Sanderson

Given the 'extreme level' of danger posed by the man responsible for the mass stabbing attack on the James Smith Cree Nation and Village of Weldon, RCMP ended up using a 'pit maneuvre' to stop the veh...

Feb 26, 2024

Woman faces charges after assault at a Nipawin business

A 34-year-old woman faces a number of charges after an assault in Nipawin.RCMP were called to a business on First Street West Feb. 22. An investigation revealed a woman stole cash from another patron ...

Feb 26, 2024

RCMP investigating firearm incident at Deschambault Lake

A firearm incident in Deschambault Lake has triggered a police investigation.Deschambault Lake RCMP received a report of a possible gunshot at a home in the community at 7 a.m. Monday morning.Upon arr...

Feb 26, 2024

Sentencing for father who killed toddler after officers failed to check on child

A Saskatchewan man is to be sentenced Monday for killing his toddler in a case where police were found to have neglected their duty in not checking on the child.Kaij Brass had been set to stand trial ...

Feb 26, 2024

Coroner's inquest into in-custody death of Saskatchewan mass killer set to begin

A coroner's inquest into the in-custody death of a man who killed 11 people and injured 17 others in a mass stabbing in Saskatchewan is scheduled to begin today. Myles Sanderson had been on the run fo...

Feb 26, 2024

RCMP names two suspects arrested during police investigation at Muskoday First Nation

Saskatchewan RCMP have named the two suspects who were arrested early Friday morning following a police investigation at Muskoday First Nation. The incident began on Thursday evening at around 5 p.m. ...

Feb 24, 2024

Former Sask. police chief to lead community safety at Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation

A man who led the Prince Albert and Saskatoon Police Services for several years has a new job, overseeing the safety of a Saskatchewan First Nation.The Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) announced Th...

Feb 23, 2024

Two people arrested following police investigation at Muskoday First Nation

A large police presence in the Muskoday First Nation has resulted in the arrest of two people.Just after 8:30 Thursday night, RCMP advised residents about the increased police activity and had the bri...

Feb 23, 2024