Crime & Courts

'We share, that's what we do': Food stolen from Melfort Food Bank

Around 40 pounds of food was taken from the Melfort & Area Food Bank.While this isn't an incredible amount, the non-profit is disappointed someone would do this, when all the food bank want to do ...

Apr 13, 2023

Six months jail for mischief and resisting arrest

A 25-year-old Montreal Lake man was given a six-month jail sentence in Prince Albert Provincial Court after attempting to disarm two PAPS officers and grab a conducted energy device.Kane Charles was s...

Apr 13, 2023

La Ronge men facing firearm, break-and-enter charges after increased police presence

Charges have been laid in relation to Wednesday's increased police presence in La Ronge.RCMP received two separate reports of a home invasion and possible discharge of firearms on the 100 Block of Nik...

Apr 13, 2023

Preliminary hearing set for man charged with killing mother

A preliminary hearing has now been scheduled for a 46-year-old North Battleford man facing a charge in the death of his mother. Walter Geering is charged with second-degree murder in the case.The inqu...

Apr 13, 2023

Council does not see benefit of transit station surveillance cams

A proposal to put surveillance cameras at the downtown bus transfer station was not endorsed by Prince Albert city council or staff, although the decision was not unanimous. The city has been looking ...

Apr 13, 2023

No help for daughter following dad’s homicide near Georgie's

When Skye Pruden last saw her father alive, he was walking backwards down River Street, swinging a garden tool with a claw end at several attackers. Pruden was one of several witnesses called today fo...

Apr 13, 2023

Increased police presence as La Ronge RCMP investigate weapon-related incident

La Ronge RCMP are currently investigating a report of an assault with a weapon, which is believed to have occurred earlier Wednesday morning at approximately 8 a.m.That's according to an RCMP spokespe...

Apr 12, 2023

P.A. mayor believes bail reform desperately needed

The mayor of Prince Albert is the latest person to call for changes in the country's bail system.Greg Dionne took time at the P.A. & District Chamber Of Commerce luncheon, which had Premier Scott ...

Apr 12, 2023

Two men arrested, drugs seized in Stanley Mission

Two men have been arrested and charged following a drug investigation by the La Ronge RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS).Last week, officers with the GIS found out that occupants of a home on Se...

Apr 12, 2023

RCMP arrest Saulteaux First Nation man wanted on warrants

RCMP arrested a Saulteaux First Nation man wanted on several warrants for charges, including pointing a firearm.Saskatchewan RCMP's North Battleford Crime Reduction Team (CRT) reported April 3 they we...

Apr 11, 2023