Crime & Courts

Alleged medicine man, accused of 12 counts of sexual assault, to be tried by judge and jury

A Saskatchewan court case involving an alleged medicine man, and the 12 counts of sexual assault he is facing, has been moved to Court of King's Bench in Saskatoon.Cecil Wolfe's matter was recently sp...

Oct 27, 2023

Two men arrested, firearm seized after long standoff in Melfort

More details have been released nearly 24 hours later regarding a large police presence in Melfort Wednesday night.On Oct. 25, Melfort RCMP had blocked off an area on Park Ave. from Groat Dr. to Park ...

Oct 26, 2023

Cumberland House man charged after assault, theft of a vehicle in Red Earth

A 26-year-old man from Cumberland House is facing a number of charges after allegedly assaulting someone on the Red Earth Cree Nation. On Tuesday, Carrot River RCMP received a report of a robbery on t...

Oct 26, 2023

Police charge Pelican Narrows man with numerous firearm, drug trafficking offences

Members of the Pelican Narrows RCMP and the La Ronge Crime Reduction Team have arrested one man and charged him with weapons and drug possession.The arrest was made on Monday after members made patrol...

Oct 26, 2023

At least 16 dead in Maine mass killing and police hunt for the shooter as residents take shelter

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) - A man shot and killed at least 16 people at a restaurant and a bowling alley in Lewiston, Maine, and then fled into the night, sparking a massive search by hundreds of officers ...

Oct 26, 2023

Melfort RCMP on scene of incident in Park Bay

Update 10:50p.m.:Melfort RCMP have concluded their police operations on Park Bay East in Melfort. Vehicle and pedestrian traffic has returned to normal operations.No details have been provided with re...

Oct 25, 2023

Air Ronge council seeks trial agreement for video surveillance of village streets

Air Ronge council hopes to enter into a trial agreement with Liveable Cities to install cameras on light poles throughout the village.The topic was discussed at a regular council meeting this week, wh...

Oct 25, 2023

Trial date secured for trio charged after serious incident in Prince Albert area

Editor's note: a previous version of this story indicated the three accused were facing a charge of conspiracy to commit murder, however that charge has been stayed.--A serious incident involving alle...

Oct 24, 2023

'Shaken us to the core': Sask. First Nation says more support needed as violent crimes rise

Following the death of a teenager and growing concerns around violence, a Saskatchewan First Nation is pleading for help to ensure its residents feel safe again.On Oct. 1, a 17-year-old boy was found ...

Oct 18, 2023

Memorial bench to bring awareness to Prince Albert cold case

Prince Albert's Theron Morin said he is grateful and overwhelmed by the support he has received.Through an online fundraiser, he was able to raise over $2,300. The money is being used to build a memor...

Oct 17, 2023