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Lisa Joy

Lisa Joy

Lisa Joy is an international and national award-winning journalist who has been in the industry for more than three decades.
She has worked as an editor and reporter in Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan.
She is originally from B.C., and in her spare time enjoys the outdoors and reading true crime. She was also a licensed private investigator in Alberta.
Lisa covers the crime and court beat in Central and Northern Saskatchewan for SASKTODAY.ca.

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Recent Work by Lisa

Saskatoon police charge two youths, 12 and 13, in death of 12-year-old

Saskatoon police charge two youths, 12 and 13, in death of 12-year-old

A 12-year-old boy was taken to a Saskatoon hospital where he died a short time later.
Edmonton man to stand trial in Saskatchewan court: Money laundering, drugs

Edmonton man to stand trial in Saskatchewan court: Money laundering, drugs

Saskatchewan RCMP seized hundreds of thousands of dollars of cash, a restricted handgun, two loaded magazines, and a large amount of methamphetamine from an Edmonton man now accused of money laundering and drug trafficking.
Rising homicide rates alarm Saskatchewan RCMP: Three in 29 hours

Rising homicide rates alarm Saskatchewan RCMP: Three in 29 hours

Only one month into 2024 and RCMP have investigated five homicides and Saskatoon Police Service are investigating one homicide.
Former Canadian National Party leader uses sentencing hearing to spew manifesto of hate

Former Canadian National Party leader uses sentencing hearing to spew manifesto of hate

Justice John P. Morrall said incarceration was appropriate and noted Patron’s previous conviction of a hate crime against Jewish people.
Six inmates charged with 2nd degree murder in death at Saskatchewan Penitentiary

Six inmates charged with 2nd degree murder in death at Saskatchewan Penitentiary

Rocky Meechance was killed at Saskatchewan Penitentiary on Jan. 29.
Alberta and Saskatchewan RCMP investigating thefts using vehicles to smash into stores

Alberta and Saskatchewan RCMP investigating thefts using vehicles to smash into stores

Armed and dangerous suspects are stealing ATMs, liquor and cigarettes. They opened fire when confronted, say police.
Saskatchewan jury finds former Canadian National Party Travis Patron guilty

Saskatchewan jury finds former Canadian National Party Travis Patron guilty

Travis Patron had followed and confronted an RCMP officer – who was the Iraqi-born RCMP officer who had testified against Patron at his hate trial – saying, 'Why are you with a Canadian woman?'
No jail time for Saskatoon woman who threatened to kill Prime Minister

No jail time for Saskatoon woman who threatened to kill Prime Minister

If Marly Dansereau abides by her conditional sentence order she won't have a criminal record.
Contraband totaling $452K seized at Sask. Penitentiary in Prince Albert

Contraband totaling $452K seized at Sask. Penitentiary in Prince Albert

The contraband at the prison included fentanyl, methamphetamine, THC, tobacco and cell phones.
Saskatoon judge finds Mark Friesen, Maxime Bernier, dozens more, guilty

Saskatoon judge finds Mark Friesen, Maxime Bernier, dozens more, guilty

Judge rejects their argument they were targeted while the counter-protesters at Free Palestine rally left alone.
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