Saskatoon Crime

• Quebec man who murdered 6 people dies in Saskatoon prison

  Steeve Racine, 62, had been serving a life sentence since Aug. 30, 1991, and died Aug. 7 at the Regional Psychiatric Centre in Saskatoon.

  Canada

  Aug 12
  
• Cocaine, collectible bear seized in Saskatoon drug bust

  Investigators seized 2.1 kilograms of cocaine, $5,371.95 in cash, a collectable Be@rbrick Grateful Dead Dancing Bear, and drug packaging and other paraphernalia. 

  Crime

  Jul 31
  
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• Woman, 70, stabbed during attempted bag theft in Saskatoon

  A 26-year-old Saskatoon man is facing aggravated assault and robbery charges after police say a 70-year-old woman was stabbed during an attempted robbery.

  Crime

  Jul 8
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• Three people in custody after fiery crash near Saskatoon’s Idylwyld Drive

  An 82-year-old man was sent to hospital in critical condition after a vehicle fleeing police struck another vehicle, which burst into flames.

  Fire

  May 5
• Teacher recognized for heroism following fire attack on girl at Saskatoon high school

  A teacher who suffered burns to his hands and face after rescuing a student set on fire at a Saskatoon high school has received a prestigious award for bravery. 

  Crime

  Mar 26
• Teen sentenced to 3 years for arson attack at Saskatoon’s Evan Hardy high school

  The teen originally pleaded not guilty in February 2025, before changing her plea in December. The Crown and defence jointly submitted a maximum youth sentence of three years.

  Crime

  Mar 16
• Serial voyeur Kyle Hameluck set for Saskatoon bail hearing after latest arrest

  A man previously convicted in 70 incidents that included voyeurism was arrested hours after he was released from Saskatoon Provincial Correctional Centre.

  Crime

  Feb 17
• Saskatchewan family demands action after 2-year-long murder investigation

  One Saskatoon family is demanding action from the Saskatoon Police Service for not making any arrests in the two years since the death of their brother.

  Crime

  Sep 15, 2025
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• ‘Unsuitable for police service’: 3 Saskatoon cops fired following off-duty gathering

  Three officers with the Saskatoon Police Service have been fired after the force's investigation found they were not fit to remain with the law enforcement organization.

  Crime

  Sep 3, 2025
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• 10th most wanted man in Canada arrested at Montreal airport: police

  Police say Jonathan Ouellet-Gendron, wanted on murder and drug trafficking charges in Saskatoon dating back to 2022, was arrested at the Montreal airport while returning to Canada.

  Crime

  Aug 10, 2025