News release
Ahtahkakoop/Shellbrook RCMP charge male after serious assault
February 23, 2026
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Canwood, Saskatchewan
From: Saskatchewan RCMP
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On February 9, 2026, around 10 p.m., Shellbrook/Ahtahkakoop RCMP received a report of a serious assault at a business in Canwood.
Investigation determined a male assaulted two individuals, one who was taken to hospital with injuries described as serious in nature and one who was taken to hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening in nature.
The male was arrested nearby and initially charged with offences including assault causing bodily harm. As a result of continued investigation, the charges were upgraded on February 19.
33-year-old Roger Herman from La Loche is now charged with:
- one count of attempted murder, Section 239(b), Criminal Code;
- one count of aggravated assault, Section 268(2), Criminal Code; and
- one count of mischief under $5,000, Section 430(4), Criminal Code.
He is scheduled to appear in Prince Albert Provincial Court on February 20, 2026.