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P.A. - Second-degre murder suspect remains in custody

P.A. - Second-degre murder suspect remains in custody

A 19-year-old man charged with second-degree murder, sexual assault and aggravated assault appeared in Prince Albert provincial court Feb. 14.
Canadian, U.S. fighter jets intercept Russian aircraft off Alaskan coast

Canadian, U.S. fighter jets intercept Russian aircraft off Alaskan coast

OTTAWA — U.S. and Canadian fighter jets have intercepted and escorted two Russian reconnaissance planes flying off the coast of Alaska, only days after Canada's top general described Russia as the greatest immediate threat to North America.
Preliminary hearing rescheduled for Sturgeon Lake man charged with manslaughter

Preliminary hearing rescheduled for Sturgeon Lake man charged with manslaughter

A preliminary hearing for a man charged with manslaughter in the death of a 48-year-old man from Sturgeon Lake has been rescheduled. The preliminary hearing for Ryan Kyle Daniels, 40, also from Sturgeon Lake, is now set for Sept.
Crime Reduction Team overtly targets gang members

Crime Reduction Team overtly targets gang members

Gang violence is on the rise in Saskatchewan and the province’s highly-trained RCMP Crime Reduction Teams aim to reduce gang activity and make the province safer. The CRT units have the ability to react fast.
Hamlet northeast of Calgary safe for re-entry after truck-train crash

Hamlet northeast of Calgary safe for re-entry after truck-train crash

THREE HILLS, Alta. — Residents of a hamlet northeast of Calgary were being allowed to return to their homes Tuesday after crews cleared the site of a collision between a train and a propane truck.
MPs get few details from top parole officials on Quebec woman's murder

MPs get few details from top parole officials on Quebec woman's murder

OTTAWA — Seeking to understand the circumstances surrounding the murder of a 22-year-old Quebec woman at the hands of a violent offender out on day parole, federal MPs emerged with few firm answers as a committee began hearing testimony Tuesday.
No bail for woman charged with trying to run over RCMP officer - Meadow

No bail for woman charged with trying to run over RCMP officer - Meadow

A woman who allegedly assaulted an RCMP officer and then tried to run him over wasn’t granted bail at a hearing in Meadow Lake Provincial Court Feb. 6.
Inmates get more time for stabbing man charged in Tiki Laverdiere murder

Inmates get more time for stabbing man charged in Tiki Laverdiere murder

Two inmates at the Saskatoon Correctional Centre have pleaded guilty to stabbing another inmate who is one of eight charged in the murder of Tiki Laverdiere in North Battleford.
The little drummer boy capturing hearts in Cambridge Bay

The little drummer boy capturing hearts in Cambridge Bay

Unannuaq Darnell Anablak, pingahunit ukiuqaqtuq Ikaluktuutiarmiutaq aliahuliqtaa qilaut numiringmilu “Atattiangna Stanley Anablak (KIAkut Atania) utirami katimariaqtilluni Alaskami.
Derek Whisenand, suspect in Texas murder, to remain detained in Halifax

Derek Whisenand, suspect in Texas murder, to remain detained in Halifax

HALIFAX — An Immigration and Refugee Board member has ruled that an American fugitive wanted for murder in Texas will remain in detention for another 30 days in Halifax, while imposing a wide publication ban on further details of his case.