David Willberg

3 weeks ago | 620ckrm.com | David Willberg

CARLYLE —  The man who was arrested in connection with a homicide in Estevan on May 10 has been officially charged with second-degree murder. Evan Dennis Isbister, age 36, appeared by phone in Carlyle Provincial Court on May 14. At that time, Crown prosecutor Travis Avery said Isbister would be charged with second-degree murder; previously the charge was not particularized and had just stated murder. Isbister's attorney, Aleida Oberholzer, said she just received the file and is awaiting disclosure.

3 weeks ago | 620ckrm.com | David Willberg

ESTEVAN — The Estevan Police Service saw an uptick in activity in April, but its overall call numbers are still below the 2024 levels. The EPS had 634 calls for service in April, up from 558 for the same month last year, according to numbers released at the May 13 meeting of the Estevan board of police commissioners. The agency has had 2,009 calls in the first four months of the year, down 8.3 per cent from the 2,191 they handled from Jan.

3 weeks ago | 620ckrm.com | David Willberg

ESTEVAN — One of the two men charged in connection with the death of Oxbow's Briana Hayes had his matter adjourned in court once again. Tyler Neil Shaw of Gainsborough will be back in Estevan Provincial Court June 9. Shaw's attorney, Darren Kraushaar, noted the co-accused in the case – Taylor Japp, who is charged with second-degree murder – has a preliminary hearing coming up June 2.

3 weeks ago | 620ckrm.com | David Willberg

ESTEVAN — The man charged in connection with a homicide in Estevan made his first appearance in Estevan Provincial Court on May 12. Prince Albert's Evan Dennis Isbister, age 36, has been charged with murder in the death of 60-year-old Todd Isbister. Evan Isbister was remanded into custody and he will make a video appearance May 14 in Carlyle Provincial Court. Judge Mitch Miller asked Crown prosecutor Travis Avery if the murder charge would be particularized further.

4 weeks ago | 620ckrm.com | David Willberg

ESTEVAN — Winston Klassen will have to wait until the summer to find out his sentence in an animal cruelty case. Klassen, age 27, had his sentencing hearing May 5 in Estevan Provincial Court. The Crown is seeking six months in jail and 18 months of probation, while the defence is looking for a three-year suspended sentence. Judge Mitch Miller said he would hand down his decision Aug. 18. Klassen was charged with injuring/endangering an animal following the death of his puppy on Jan. 3.