Court proceedings
Alleged car jacker enters not guilty pleas
A Prince Albert man charged after multiple carjackings, is maintaining his innocence and has elected to be tried by judge alone at Court of King's Bench.Angus Heathen's attendance was waived when his matters were discussed Friday morning at provincial court. Not guilty enters were entered by his lawyer Chris Koban who ...
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SIRT Investigation
No criminal offences by police; Umpherville's death caused by cardiac arrest
Nearly two years after his death, an investigation determined police did not commit any criminal offences during the arrest of 40-year old Boden Umpherville in Prince Albert and their use of force was appropriate. The Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) released the results of its investigation into the ...
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Lloydminster man receives life sentence for murder of former partner
A man responsible for the death of his former longtime partner, has received a life sentence and won't be eligible for parole for 12 years.Brian McLeod was sentenced on Wednesday at Court of King's Bench in Yorkton.The case had initially been scheduled for trial, however on Monday, McLeod entered guilty pleas to second...
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WATCH: Lake Country Co-op Leisure Centre is 99.9% complete
The water is in the pool and the ice is flooded.The City of Prince Albert offered a sneak peak of the Lake Country Co-op Leisure Centre's lobby and acquatics area on social media Friday, much to the delight of citizens who commented about their excitement and anticipation for the opening of the long-awaited facility.Th...
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Eby responds to Alaskan senator's threat to have cruise ships bypass B.C. ports
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Eby announces ending of provincial carbon tax, after Carney kills federal version
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