Crime & Courts

RCMP investigating thefts in and around Melfort on Monday

Melfort RCMP are looking into a couple of thefts this week. A vehicle at a business on the west side of Melfort was stolen at about 8:50 Monday night.RCMP say a black SUV was seen on surveillance ente...

Jan 07, 2025

Woman charged after man stabbed in West Flat home

A 31-year-old woman is charged with aggravated assault after a man was stabbed Monday evening. Prince Albert Police said that just before 10 p.m. on Jan. 6, they were called to the home in the 500 Blo...

Jan 07, 2025

From not wanting to clean their room to scaredy cats; bad reasons to call 911

Saskatchewan RCMP have once again released their 'Top 10 Reasons To Not Call 911' list, drawn from actual calls in 2024. They ranged from youth calling because their parents were making them clean the...

Jan 07, 2025

Knife-wielding woman receives four-month sentence for attacking security guard

Nearly a month after receiving a 4.5 year sentence for manslaughter, Francine Ballantyne returned to court to resolve the remainder of her matters.On Monday, guilty pleas were entered at Prince Albert...

Jan 06, 2025

Two suspects in Lyle Night Jr. murder case remain in custody

The two suspects charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of Lyle Night Jr. on Jan. 2 will remain in custody.Brody Runningaround, 20, made his first appearance in North Battleford...

Jan 06, 2025

Two charged with first-degree murder in death of man at Saulteaux First Nation

A man and a woman are now charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of a 24-year-old man at a home in Saulteaux First Nation on Thursday.At approximately 4:50 a.m yesterday., the B...

Jan 03, 2025

Business on 15th Street West held up a knifepoint

A business in the 200 block of 15th Street West was held up yesterday by a robber with a knife. Prince Albert Police said that a man entered the business last night at around 11:30 p.m. armed with a k...

Jan 03, 2025

'Perseverance': Battlefords RCMP commander reflects on 2024 and looks ahead to 2025

According to the commander of the Battlefords RCMP detachment, his team's biggest achievement in 2024 was their impact on crime.Jesse Gilbert sat down with battlefordsNOW and reflected on the past yea...

Jan 03, 2025

Man charged after assault on security guards

A 29-year-old man was arrested by Prince Albert Police, after threats were made to a security guard. Early Thursday afternoon, officers responded to the 900 Block of Exhibition Drive and learned that ...

Jan 03, 2025

Repeated bike thief handed 60 day jail sentence

A man responsible for breaking into two separate garages in Prince Albert and stealing bikes said he did it so he could make some money to live.Brad Natomagan, 35, appeared Thursday morning at Prince ...

Jan 02, 2025