West Central Online Staff

A farmer from southwest Kerrobert has pleaded guilty in Kindersley Court on September 9, to attempting to possess a prohibited device under the Saskatchewan Firearms Act.

Court heard the man tried to purchase a suppressor for a rifle he used on his farm to protect his dog from coyotes. The device was intercepted by the RCMP before it reached him.

He was sentenced under the Firearms Act’s alternative sentencing program. As part of his sentence, he must retake the Canadian Firearms Safety Course and pay $500 to the Saskatoon Wildlife Federation.

A man from Tramping Lake stood trial in Kindersley provincial court this week, arguing the RCMP violated his Charter rights during his arrest.

Curtis Skinner, 43, represented himself at the Aug. 26 trial after making a plea of not guilty to dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, impaired operation, and refusal to comply with a breath demand.

The charges stem from an incident on Aug. 30, 2024, in Kerrobert.

A man from Tramping Lake stood trial in Kindersley provincial court this week, arguing the RCMP violated his Charter rights during his arrest.

Curtis Skinner, 43, represented himself at the Aug. 26 trial after making a plea of not guilty to dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, impaired operation, and refusal to comply with a breath demand.

The charges stem from an incident on Aug. 30, 2024, in Kerrobert.

A man from Tramping Lake stood trial in Kindersley provincial court this week, arguing the RCMP violated his Charter rights during his arrest.

Curtis Skinner, 43, represented himself at the Aug. 26 trial after making a plea of not guilty to dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, impaired operation, and refusal to comply with a breath demand.

The charges stem from an incident on Aug. 30, 2024, in Kerrobert.

A Kindersley woman has been handed a conditional sentence order after pleading guilty to drug trafficking charges.

Amanda Watson pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and one count of possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

Several cases were heard at Kindersley provincial court this week, resulting in guilty pleas, fines and adjournments.

Tanner Anderson pleaded guilty to impaired driving in connection with a February 2025 incident. RCMP found Anderson’s vehicle in a ditch off Highway 7 and recorded his blood-alcohol level at 0.150. He was fined $1,950 and handed a one-year driving prohibition.

In a separate matter, Linder entered a guilty plea to a charge of uttering threats to cause bodily harm involving two individuals. His sentencing has been adjourned until Sept. 9.

Kindersley Provincial Court heard several cases on Aug. 12.

Brandon Wasylenchuk pleaded guilty to one count of sexual assault. Due to the sensitive nature of the charge, no facts were read aloud in court. The Crown and defence presented a joint sentencing submission, which the judge accepted.

Several cases were heard in Kindersley Provincial Court on July 29, with a number of matters adjourned to later dates.

Raelene Buchacher, who is charged with fraud and failing to appear in court, has had a trial date set for Oct. 7.

Amanda Watson had her sentencing adjourned to Aug. 19. Her defence lawyer told the court they are preparing to enter guilty pleas.

Brandon Wasylenchuk’s case was adjourned to Aug. 12 for sentencing. He faces a charge of sexual assault, and the Crown and defence are expected to present a joint submission.

Several cases were heard in Kindersley Provincial Court on July 29, with a number of matters adjourned to later dates.

Raelene Buchacher, who is charged with fraud and failing to appear in court, has had a trial date set for Oct. 7.

Amanda Watson had her sentencing adjourned to Aug. 19. Her defence lawyer told the court they are preparing to enter guilty pleas.

Brandon Wasylenchuk’s case was adjourned to Aug. 12 for sentencing. He faces a charge of sexual assault, and the Crown and defence are expected to present a joint submission.

A man who was scheduled to stand trial in Kindersley Court on Monday has instead pleaded guilty after Crown and defence reached a plea agreement.

Ryan Halter pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle while prohibited, stemming from a previous driving prohibition imposed by the same court in July 2023.

Halter received a 12-month conditional sentence order, which includes a mandatory curfew and a requirement to undergo treatment at a drug rehabilitation facility, either in- or out-patient. He was also prohibited from driving for three years and ordered to pay a $100 surcharge.