3 charged following robbery investigation in Rosthern, Sask.
Police have charged three people following an investigation of a robbery incident at a business in Rosthern, Sask. on March 25.
Crime
Mar 28
Jury set to deliberate as presentation of evidence of mass murderer’s death closes
For four days, the jury heard evidence of the pursuit and arrest of Myles Sanderson, as RCMP brought him into custody on Sept. 7, 2022.
Canada
Feb 29
Inquest into death of James Smith Cree Nation mass killer begins Monday
A public inquest into the death of Myles Sanderson will be held by the Saskatchewan Coroners Service starting this Monday, Feb. 26.
Crime
Feb 25
‘Nobody even shot at me’: Sask. killer’s death confirmed as cocaine overdose
A pathologist has told a Saskatchewan coroner's inquest that a man who killed 11 people and injured 17 others died from a cocaine overdose after he was taken into police custody.
Crime
Feb 27
‘It brought closure’: Sask. First Nation moving forward after killing inquest rests
RCMP Assistant Commissioner Rhonda Blackmore said the RCMP will review the recommendations provided to them by the jury.
Canada
Feb 29
Inmate escapes from healing lodge in Beardy’s and Okemasis Cree Nation
Police are searching for Nigel Ferster who escaped from the Willow Cree Healing Lodge, a minimum-security federal institution.
Canada
Feb 12
Sask. killer Myles Sanderson revealed to be living in a bush during 3-day manhunt: RCMP
RCMP official confirmed Myles Sanderson camped in a bush in the Crystal Springs area for three days after he killed 11 people on James Smith Cree Nation and in Weldon.
Crime
Jan 29
‘Mission-driven’: Murder motives revealed at James Smith Cree Nation inquest
Many of Sanderson’s victims were part of the Saskatchewan gang “Terror Squad” or were associated with someone in the group, making them primary targets on his list.
Canada
Jan 19
Chaos and ‘human error’: Why the James Smith Cree Nation massacre could happen again
A string of failures by authorities preceded, and followed, the 2022 stabbing spree on James Smith Cree Nation — but authorities don't think they played a role in the outcome.
Crime
Feb 3
Coroner’s Service inquest opening into James Smith Cree Nation stabbing deaths
The two-week inquest will do a deep dive into the 11 traumatic deaths that occurred on the James Smith Cree Nation and in Weldon, Saskatchewan on September 4, 2022.
Canada
Jan 15
James Smith Cree Nation inquest: What we did — and didn’t — learn in Week 1
The RCMP response to Myles Sanderson's 2022 murder spree has been scrutinized during the first week of the inquest into the event – with failings put under the microscope.
Crime
Jan 20
Saskatchewan RCMP present James Smith Cree Nation stabbings timeline
Police were on a manhunt for Myles Sanderson, which eventually led to his capture on September 7, 2022 in the evening near Rosthern.
Crime
Apr 27, 2023
Brother of James Smith Cree Nation victim hopes for brighter future for youth
Darryl Burns' sister Lydia Gloria Burns was one of the victims of the mass casualty homicide that took place on Sept. 4, 2022.
Canada
Apr 27, 2023
Saskatchewan announces $6.9 billion health care budget for 2023-24
The government announced an additional $431 million to the Ministry of Health's budget in comparison to last year, totaling a 6.7 per cent increase.
Health
Mar 22, 2023
‘More important things’: Sask. senior hockey teams struggle to fill the bench
Twin Rivers senior hockey league said they aren't seeing any issues when it comes to recruiting players overall, but filling the bench at games can be difficult.
Sports
Feb 1, 2023
Seattle Thunderbirds duo have a connection to Saskatoon
The Seattle Thunderbirds were recently in Saskatoon to face the Blades. The Thunderbirds have a duo of players with connections to Saskatoon and surronding area.
Sports
Jan 23, 2023
‘The unexpected storm’: Regina police chief’s email recalls James Smith Cree Nation tragedy
Information obtained by The Canadian Press gives insight how Regina police responded following the James Smith Cree Nation stabbings on Sept. 4, which left 11 dead and 18 injured.
Crime
Jan 11, 2023
Saskatchewan police issue warning after recent fatal overdoses
Saskatchewan police are urging those who consume illicit drugs to take special precautions when using, after two men died from overdoses in the past week.
Canada
Jan 4, 2023
Saskatchewan’s top five stories of 2022
Here is a recap of Saskatchewan's five top news stories of 2022.
Canada
Jan 1, 2023
One confirmed fatality, ten families affected in Rosthern, Sask. apartment fire
An apartment fire in Rosthern, Saskatchewan has resulted in one confirmed fatality and several individuals suffering from smoke inhalation.
Fire
Dec 8, 2022