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La Loche man sentenced to nine years for manslaughter

A La Loche man has been sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter in connection with the fatal shooting of Lucas Lemaigre in 2018. Read More

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Jaskirat Singh Sidhu: Two years after the crash, one year after the sentencing

The Crash: Two years ago, on April 6, 2018, Alberta semi driver Jaskirat Singh Sidhu drove into the path of a charter bus at a rural Saskatchewan intersection, killing 16 members of the Humboldt...

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Saskatoon mom says childbirth in a pandemic is an isolating experience

When Sarah Hardy walked into Saskatoon's Jim Pattison Children's Hospital for her scheduled C-section on April 2, she kind of expected to see a heavy security presence and people dressed in yellow...

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Melfort man sentenced to 18 months for crash that killed spouse

Before he was sentenced, Chris Thalheimer told a Melfort courtroom he already received the ultimate punishment on the night he struck a CN Rail train on his way into the city: the loss of the love of...

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Saskatoon man sentenced for possessing, transmitting child pornography

A Saskatoon man who was caught uploading child pornography to social media last year has been given a 31-month sentence. Read More

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War vet, snow angel, musician: Centenarian Nick Kazuska proves age is just a...

It's usually the young families on the block who offer to shovel snow for their elderly neighbours, but on a stretch of Arlington Avenue in Saskatoon's Brevoort Park neighbourhood, it's the other way...

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'A punch meant to hurt, not to kill': Six-year sentence for man who caused...

Tun Win, intoxicated and taunting his friend, would likely never have expected a retaliatory punch so hard it would rupture his spleen and ultimately kill him. Read More

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Pawn shops find creative ways to operate during COVID-19 shutdown

At Money Express Pawn in Saskatoon, manager Natash Brewster speaks to customers through a microphone as they stand outside the side door of the shop on 20th Street and Avenue C South. Read More

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Saskatoon ER doctor says COVID support program fills 'significant void'

Dr. John Pesenti is about as front line as it gets. Read More

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Appeal court dismisses landlord Jack Grover's application for second bylaw...

A longtime Saskatoon landlord who has received 150 prior bylaw and property offence convictions will not have his most recent bylaw-related appeal heard at Saskatchewan's highest court. Read More

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Judge makes finding of fact, Crown seeks dangerous offender designation in...

After a jury convicted Cory Smockum of assaulting and trying to kill his girlfriend in a Hanley garage, the Crown wants Smockum to be sentenced as a dangerous offender (DO). Read More

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Manslaughter plea in 2019 shooting death of Robin Godfrey

A Saskatoon man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with one of Saskatoon's 16 homicides of 2019. Read More

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Man convicted of luring 12-year-old for threesome gets 18 months

A Saskatoon man who thought he was arranging a threesome with a woman and her 12-year-old daughter — but was actually chatting online with an undercover officer — received more than the mandatory...

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Convicted dangerous offender who won sentence appeal released on 24-hour...

A Saskatchewan man who successfully appealed his indeterminate dangerous offender sentence has been released from custody on heavy supervision while awaiting his new sentencing hearing. Read More

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La Ronge man with history of sexual, domestic assaults gets indeterminate...

A La Ronge man's history of domestic and sexual violence toward female spouses and relatives has left him designated a dangerous offender after he was convicted of his fourth sexual assault. Read More

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Third accused in Gilbert McCallum homicide sentenced to seven years

For her involvement in the death of Gilbert McCallum, Korena Jo-Lynne Bonneau has been sentenced to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter. Read More

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Kyle Norman signs peace bond; aggravated sexual assault, confinement charges...

Charges have been stayed against Kyle Edward Norman after the Saskatoon man accused of aggravated sexual assault and unlawful confinement agreed to enter into a peace bond. Read More

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Pair found guilty of robbery in random carjacking

A Saskatoon provincial court judge has found two people guilty of robbery in connection with a random carjacking last year. Read More

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Column: Covering court during the COVID-19 crisis

If you've wondered how local journalists are working during the pandemic, here's one perspective. Read More

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Direct indictment commits men to stand trial in Kevin Nataucappo death

A direct indictment filed in Saskatoon Court of Queen's Bench is sending four men charged in connection with the death of Kevin Nataucappo directly to trial. Read More

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