Crime & Courts

Guns, stolen cheques and electronics seized by police after bust in Prince Albert

An ongoing investigation into the fraudulent purchase of a firearm, by way of a stolen credit card and gun license, led police officers to an address in Prince Albert's midtown neighbourhood.The searc...

Jul 26, 2023

RCMP issues warrant for Black Lake man after firearm incident in community

Update: Black Lake RCMP arrested Jake Toutsaint without incident in Black Lake on Aug. 1. He was scheduled to appear via telephone in La Ronge Provincial Court on Aug. 3.-------A warrant has been issu...

Jul 26, 2023

Nipawin RCMP asking for public's help to identify possible shooter(s)

The Saskatchewan RCMP is asking residents of Nipawin to check any personal home video surveillance and door cameras for footage, and report any suspicious activity, people or vehicles on or near the 6...

Jul 26, 2023

Trial confirmed for North Battleford man charged with death of Prince Albert woman

Editor's note: A correction was made at 2p.m. on Tuesday to reflect that the original charge of second degree murder has been upgraded to first degree.A North Battleford man, charged with the death of...

Jul 26, 2023

P.A. court case involving in-custody death receives one-month adjournment

A Prince Albert courtroom was packed Tuesday afternoon as members of the public and elected leaders came to see for themselves the police officer accused of criminal negligence causing death and faili...

Jul 25, 2023

RCMP search for stolen vehicle in James Smith, community's leadership issues lockdown

-An earlier version did not mention the lockdown issued by James Smith's leadership. We apologize for the error.RCMP has lifted a hold and secure order for James Smith Cree Nation, however, the commun...

Jul 25, 2023

P.A. missing person case nears 43 years of being unsolved

Prince Albert Police are continuing to look for any tips to help them solve a nearly 43-year-old missing person case.Robert Wiggins disappeared on July 28, 1980. He was last seen by some close friends...

Jul 25, 2023

RCMP recover stolen trailer, fleeing suspect runs out of gas

A sticky fingered thief is facing a handful of charges after a number of stolen items were recently recovered.Last Wednesday, police were informed an enclosed trailer had been stolen from a property i...

Jul 24, 2023

RCMP investigating multiple vehicle break-ins in Glaslyn

RCMP are asking for help as they investigate a number of vehicle break-ins in the Glaslyn area.Police said they occurred on July 20 when 17 vehicles were targeted. Right now, there's no word on whethe...

Jul 24, 2023

Prince Albert homicide victim died protecting young community member, says close friend

A man who was shot and killed at a Prince Albert homeless camp, died protecting one of his fellow community members.That's according to people who were with Thomas "Ponch" Bird at the time of the inci...

Jul 24, 2023