Saskatchewan Prisons Newswire

Man charged with child exploitation offences, months after release from jail

Matthew Wood has been charged with child exploitation related offences, again. SASKATOON, Sask. — A 38-year-old Martensville man is back behind bars after the Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit arrested him, just months after his release …

Inquest Into the Death of Justice Guillas

CANADA, October 2 - Released on October 2, 2026 A public inquest into the death of Justice Guillas will be held Monday, November 2 to 6, 2026, at the Western Star, 303 Kensington Avenue, in Estevan, Saskatchewan. The first day of the inquest is scheduled …

Inquest to investigate the 2023 death of Justice Guillas in Estevan

Guillas was shot and killed in Estevan in November 2023. ESTEVAN, Sask. — The Government of Saskatchewan has announced a public inquest into the death of Justice Guillas will be held from Nov. 2-6, at the Western Star Hotel in Estevan.  The first day of …

Does Canada punish murder too harshly? B.C.’s top court wades into the debate

A twisted fever for vengeance gripped Luciano Mariani. He planned to kill his former girlfriend after she had an abortion. In August, 2021, he bought a baseball bat at a Value Village in Vancouver and travelled to Vancouver Island. According to court …

Alta. woman in federal prison after massive bust near Swift Current

A Calgary woman charged after a massive bust near Swift Current seized half a million unstamped cigarettes and a large amount of drugs is behind bars after being sentenced earlier this month.  Colette Ripper appeared in Swift Current Provincial Court on …

Man serving time for 2018 second-degree murder pleads guilty to manslaughter in 2024 prison slaying

A Manitoba man is now serving his second life sentence in prison after an unexplained technical mistake resulted in a fatal seven-on-one attack on another inmate. Randal Hastings pleaded guilty Monday to manslaughter for his part in the July 2024 killing …

Appeal court increases jail term for man who had sex with 15‑year‑old

SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. — The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has upheld the sexual interference conviction of Zachery Fehr and increased the length of his sentence, ruling that the trial judge’s original sentence failed to match the seriousness of what happened …

October 1, 2026 Edition

Alberta dumping crackdown could reach rural CVRAlberta's planned crackdown on illegal dumping, with fines up to $1 million and jail time now on the table, could have real implications for roadside and ditch dumping in the County of Vermilion River. …

Inquest Into the Death of Saul Laliberte

CANADA, September 28 - Released on September 28, 2026 A public inquest into the death of Saul Laliberte will be held Monday, October 26 to 30, 2026, at the Coronet Hotel, 3551 2nd Avenue West, in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. The first day of the inquest is …

Biggar man sentenced for role in bank robbery, ATM theft spree

NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. — One of three people arrested in connection with a bank robbery and a string of ATM thefts and attempted thefts has admitted his guilt. In North Battleford Provincial Court on Oct. 1, Joshua Meszaros, 34, of Biggar, was sentenced …

Inmate recaptured after failing to return to Saskatchewan Penitentiary

Former cocaine dealer who turned life around sentenced to four years

A mid-level interprovincial cocaine dealer will serve four years in prison after he skipped his 2021 sentencing and was unlawfully at large for more than two years while positively rebuilding his life. Commercial cocaine traffickers typically receive a …

Public inquest to be held into the death of 33-year-old

A public inquest into the death of Saul Laliberte will be held on Monday, Oct. 26 at the Coronet Hotel. Laliberte, 33, was found unresponsive in his cell at the Prince Albert Police Service on Nov. 7 of 2021. Staff began life-saving efforts while waiting …

After Canada stopped using solitary confinement, it made an exception for these prisoners

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Years after its segregation practices were supposedly halted, Canada still uses other forms of isolation to deal with certain kinds of prisoners In this still photo from a prison video, Joey Toutsaint is strapped down to a …

Saskatoon woman whose gun trafficking convictions were overturned pleads guilty to lesser charges

Play Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. A Saskatoon woman whose gun …

Regina Drug Treatment Court marks 20 years of recovery

Ryan McCorriston also thought Drug Treatment Court would be the easier option. At 19, he was facing a four-year sentence for his involvement in a drug-manufacturing house explosion. “One year in treatment versus four years in jail, I figured this has got …

Arsonist’s sentencing hears 2025 Sask. wildfire destroyed 234,000 hectares

Michael Joel-Hansen Saskatoon StarPhoenix The Crown wants a La Ronge man who admitted causing a 2025 wildfire that displaced more than 100 people in northern Saskatchewan to receive a 10-year prison term. The sentencing decision for Jason Wilson Halkett …

Meth, THC and other contraband valued at $122K seized at Sask Pen

CSC says it's heightening measures to prevent contraband from entering its institutions. PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — Staff at Saskatchewan Penitentiary seized contraband and unauthorized items valued at $122,000 on Sept. 21, according to Correctional …

Justice minister says miscarriage of justice likely occurred in Sask. murder case, orders new appeal

Play Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The federal minister of …

Portugal’s business leaders gather to debate how the country should build on its growth

The five-venue Portugal Investment Forum has united industrial families, emerging-sector founders and global investors together to plot the nation’s future LISBON, PORTUGAL, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The inaugural Portugal …

JR Wealth Management Founder Jonathane Ricci Publishes Article on What Multigenerational Wealth Durability Requires

A written governance system, deliberate education for heirs, and structure built to withstand taxation, litigation and family disputes. TORONTO, ON, CANADA, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- JR Wealth Management today announced the …

Attorney Michelle Tullio of Gonzalez, Tullio and Blache Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

PERTH AMBOY, NJ, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ask attorney Michelle M. Tullio what an insurance company sees when it looks at one of her clients, and she has an answer ready. “Insurance companies see a claim number, a …

KlaymanToskes Files FINRA Claim Seeking Up to $1 Million Against LPL Financial and Principal Securities

Claim Alleges Speculative Biotech and Meme Stock Recommendations, Unsuitable Covered Call Trading, Excessive Trading, and Failure to Supervise Amarin Corporation PLC (NASDAQ:AMRN) EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com …

KlaymanToskes Files Strategic Financial Alliance FINRA Claim Seeking Up to $500k Over Inland DST Losses

Claim Alleges Matthew Brennan and Aaron Clarke Recommended Concentrated, Illiquid 1031 Exchange Investments in Inland Self-Storage Portfolio III DST and NLP24 RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National investment …

MARS FX INVESTOR ALERT: KlaymanToskes Investigates Potential FINRA Claims Following Fund Collapse

Investors who purchased Mars FX through financial advisors may have separate claims against the brokerage firms that recommended the investment. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National investment loss and …

Lecker & Associates Secures Precedent-Setting Court of Appeal Victory for Building Services Employee

Toronto employment law firm successfully defended a $78,925 severance judgment based on 10 months' reasonable notice, plus damages for lost benefits. TORONTO, ON, CANADA, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lecker & Associates, a …

Justin H. King Receives 2026 Jennifer Brooks Lawyer of the Year Award From Western San Bernardino County Bar Association

Rancho Cucamonga personal injury trial attorney and past president of the association honored at the WSBCBA 2027 Installation of Officers and Awards Ceremony. RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Justin H. …

Chief Maria Yturria graduates from FBI National Executive Institute

Yturria becomes one of only three Richland County Sheriff’s Department leaders to graduate from the elite six-month course COLUMBIA, SC, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) Deputy …

Battlefield Law Group Named Law Firm of the Year in Manassas

MANASSAS, VA, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Battlefield Law Group, PLLC has been named Law Firm of the Year for Manassas by the Consumer Ratings Institute, recognizing the firm's reputation for strategic, trial-ready criminal …

Litix Legal Launches New Pet Ownership Services to Help Arizona Pet Parents Protect Their Pets and Document Ownership

PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Litix Legal, a Phoenix-based law firm focused on making legal services more transparent, accessible, and customer-centered, is announcing the launch of new pet ownership legal …

RTM Law Announces Lawsuit Involving Alleged Classroom Incident with Student with Autism

Civil complaint filed in San Bernardino County details allegations involving a 15-year-old student and a classroom aide. LOS ANGELES CA, CA, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RTM Law, APC, a California-based personal injury law firm, …

TQStarling Launches AI Control Tower Services to Help Enterprises Operationalize AI Governance at Scale

ServiceNow Premier Partner combines AI governance expertise with a ServiceNow Validated Risk Practice to help organizations move from AI policy to execution NEW ALBANY, OH, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TQStarling, a …

Ghostd Releases Guide to Help Small Businesses Earn Recommendations From AI Search Tools

Guide outlines evidence AI platforms appear to weigh when recommending local businesses, as Google’s AI Overviews reduce clicks on traditional search results ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ghostd, an AI …

Former Collin County Crimes Against Children Chief Kristi Tyler Joins My Dallas Criminal Lawyer

Former Collin County prosecutor brings 25 years as a licensed attorney, nearly 100 jury trials, and a juvenile and CPS defense focus to the Frisco-based firm MCKINNEY, TX, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- My Dallas Criminal …

City of Carson Appoints Regina Youngblood as Director of Human Resources and Risk Management

CARSON, CA, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CARSON, CA —The City of Carson is pleased to announce the appointment of Regina Youngblood, ICMA-CM, as Director of Human Resources and Risk Management, bringing more than two …

Eden King Lawyers Reports Strong & Growing Demand for Family Law Services Across Greater Sydney

Eden King Lawyers has reported a significant surge in client enquiries for family law matters, highlighting growing legal support needs. SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an exclusive interview with Eleven Media, …

Insurance Education Advisors Names Emily Gordon Spencer Director of Operations

Spencer returns to work alongside CLTC creator Harley Gordon as IEA expands professional education and graduate support NEWTON, MA, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Insurance Education Advisors (IEA) announced today the …

Griffin Law Firm, P.C. Secures $350,000 Settlement and $97,446.92 Medicare Set-Aside for Worker With a Brain Injury

SNELLVILLE , GA, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Griffin Law Firm, P.C. settled a workers' compensation claim for a body shop manager who suffered a traumatic brain injury on the job, securing a $350,000 lump-sum …

Investment Fraud Lawyers File FINRA Claim Against Ausdal Financial Partners

Haselkorn & Thibaut files a FINRA arbitration claim Murrow v. Ausdal, FINRA Case No. 26-02240, for investors allegedly harmed by non-traded REITs and GWG bonds. JUNO BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Investors …