manhunt

James Smith Cree Nation disappointed inquests recommendations are non-binding

James Smith Cree Nation disappointed inquests recommendations are non-binding

Mar 4, 2024 | 4:40pm
The James Smith Cree Nation says the Saskatchewan Coroners Service inquest into the death of Myles Sanderson served its purpose as a fact-finding mission. However, they are disappointed the recommendations that were made are non-binding. A six-person jury made four recommendations after hearing testimony from witnesses for four days in Saskatoon last week, where they […]
Nationwide Manhunt for two Suspected in First Degree Murder Case

Nationwide Manhunt for two Suspected in First Degree Murder Case

Feb 15, 2024 | 11:29am
The Regina Police are actively seeking information on two suspects involved in a murder case that occurred in the Regina on July 29.  Daniel “Juma” Drie Atem and Shedrek Samuel are both subjects of a nationwide manhunt, wanted for first-degree murder in connection to the incident near the General Hospital. Atem, standing at 6-foot-3 with […]
James Smith members who helped after massacre say inquest should have heard from them

James Smith members who helped after massacre say inquest should have heard from them

Jan 24, 2024 | 8:16am
Members of a Saskatchewan First Nation who provided support after a mass stabbing say a coroner’s inquest should be hearing about their response. Cindy Ghostkeeper-Whitehead said she’ll never forget the call she received early on Sept. 4, 2022, that something terrible was unfolding on the James Smith Cree Nation.  Myles Sanderson, 32, killed 11 people and injured […]

‘Here to forgive’: Victims’ families, Indigenous leaders gather after mass stabbing

Sep 8, 2022 | 6:28pm

There were hugs, tears and calls for change Thursday as Indigenous leaders gathered on the James Smith Cree Nation — a Saskatchewan community struck by a deadly mass stabbing. Darryl Burns, whose sister was killed in the attacks Sunday, hugged Skye Sanderson, the wife of Damien Sanderson, a suspect found dead the day after the killings. “Our […]

BREAKING: Myles Sanderson dead after arrest

Sep 7, 2022 | 3:57pm

The RCMP have announced Myles Sanderson is dead. The announcement came hours after his dramatic arrest south of Rosthern today (Wednesday). Sanderson, the suspect in the mass stabbings that happened at the James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon, was located and arrested by police at 3:30 p.m. The RCMP say they found a knife on […]

Names of Victims from Stabbing Spree Released

Sep 7, 2022 | 7:53am

The RCMP have released the names, and photos of the people killed Sunday on the James Smith Cree Nation. Each name has a story, each picture is the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the devastated families and friends who have been left behind. The RCMP will not be releasing the names of […]

Manhunt on in northern Sask. after prisoner escapes custody of La Ronge RCMP

Jan 3, 2020 | 6:30am

RCMP say an inmate who allegedly escaped while being escorted from court in northern Saskatchewan has a previous history of violent offences and should not be approached. A manhunt is underway for John Riley Sanderson, who is described as 5’7′, 170lbs with black hair, brown eyes and several tattoos, including the letters “L-A” under his […]

Ralph Goodale reacts to the conclusion manhunt for BC murder suspects

Aug 7, 2019 | 6:07pm

The manhunt for two suspects in three BC murders has ended with RCMP believing they found their bodies on the shores of the Nelson River. 18 year-old Bryer Schmegelsky and 19 year-old Kam McLeod were first believed to be missing persons, but soon after investigators said they were wanted in the death of a Vancouver […]

Bodies of suspects in BC murders believed to be found by RCMP

Aug 7, 2019 | 1:28pm

RCMP believe they have found the bodies of 18 year-old Bryer Schmegelsky and 19 year-old Kam McLeod in northern Manitoba. An autopsy is being conducted to confirm the identity of the bodies, which was found off the shore of the Nelson River, about eight kilometres away from their burnt out car. The last sighting of […]

RCMP say suspects in BC murders were not spotted in Yorkton Wednesday morning

Jul 24, 2019 | 11:51am

The search continues for a pair of teenagers from BC suspected in three deaths. The pair, who were believed to have been seen in Meadow Lake and Manitoba yesterday, were reported to have been in Yorkton Wednesday morning, but RCMP now say that is not the case. Yorkton RCMP had  received reports Wednesday  morning concerning […]