Victim of La Loche shooting spiraled without help, family says ‘he was ditched’
Counsellors were sent to the village after the shooting, but a year later community leaders complained about a lack of continued support. Continue reading
Decision reserved in La Loche school shooter appeal
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Defence lawyer Aaron Fox argued the La Loche school shooter should have been sentenced as a youth instead of receiving an adult life sentence. Continue reading
La Loche school shooter facing life in prison appealing adult sentence
Defence lawyer Aaron Fox plans to ask the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal to sentence the La Loche school shooter as a youth or order a new hearing. Continue reading
Northern Saskatchewan MP calls on government to do more for La Loche
NDP MP Georgina Jolibois says the federal government needs to do better for La Loche, Sask. Continue reading
Ottawa to fund programs, mental health services at La Loche high school: Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says $2.2 million will be spent over five years to help people at a northern Saskatchewan school recover from a deadly shooting. Continue reading
Justin Trudeau to focus on Saskatchewan in election strategy, experts say
Experts say that Trudeau frequenting Saskatchewan shows he’s not forgetting about western Canadians despite criticism from Prairie leaders. Continue reading
Renovated school important step towards healing from shooting: La Loche mayor
A ceremony was held to unveil renovations made to Dene High School, where the 2016 La Loche school shooting took place. Continue reading
Renovations to be revealed at La Loche, Sask. school where shooting took place
Four people died and another seven were injured when a young man shot up the school and a home in La Loche, Sask., in January 2016. Continue reading
Proper benefits, supports provided to La Loche school shooting victim: ombudsman
Saskatchewan’s ombudsman has completed her investigation into complaints made against the Workers Compensation Board and the Ministry of Justice by a La Loche school shooting victim. Continue reading
La Loche school shooter court document details reasons for appeal
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
The defence for the La Loche school shooter is seeking an appeal based on seven grounds. Continue reading