Crime & Courts

Grocery shoplifting on the rise in Canada amid inflation, industry insiders say

Shoplifting has surged to an alarming level across Canada, industry insiders say, with inflation and labour shortages cited as major factors behind the increase. The uptick has triggered concern among...

Dec 17, 2022

Broussie homicide case committed for trial

The woman accused of killing Doris Broussie will be tried by judge and jury at Court of King's Bench in Prince Albert.That was the outcome of Friday's preliminary hearing at provincial court for Franc...

Dec 17, 2022

RCMP's food drive fills three cruisers

Battlefords RCMP saw a good response to its "Cram the Cruizer" food drive. RCMP Const. Malissa Sekela organized the event to benefit the Battlefords and District Food and Resource Centre. Sekela, with...

Dec 16, 2022

La Ronge Elks Club break-in to cost volunteer group nearly $4,000

The La Ronge Elks Club has experienced a setback following the recent break-and-enter at their hall in Air Ronge. On or around Dec. 11, the Elks Hall was broken into after two back doors were forced o...

Dec 16, 2022

Thief targets mailboxes near École Holy Cross

Crime Stoppers is looking to identify a person who pried open a mail slot in the foyer of an apartment near cole Holy Cross.Mailboxes in several complexes on 15th Avenue East in the 1800 and 1900 bloc...

Dec 16, 2022

City says no threat to general public in response to recent shootings

The City of North Battleford has been in contact with the RCMP about a series of violent incidents over the past week and does not believe the general public needs to be concerned about its safety. Ba...

Dec 16, 2022

Man who attacked and robbed former friend receives four-year prison sentence

A man charged after a violent incident on New Year's Day has received a four-year prison sentence.Durwin Fenton Cook, 53, appeared Wednesday morning at Prince Albert Provincial Court. Following the tr...

Dec 15, 2022

Accused house thief released from custody

The man accused of stealing a house in Crooked River earlier this year has been given a second shot at staying free until his case is resolved. Matt Malley will be released from custody following a sh...

Dec 15, 2022

Police find deceased man after reported weapons complaint

Prince Albert Police have said a 29-year-old man died early on Thursday morning after an incident involving a weapon. At 2:42 a.m. police responded to a "weapons complaint" on 17th Street West and 7 A...

Dec 15, 2022

Vehicle owners in Prince Albert call for answers as crime wave continues

Frustration is boiling over amongst vehicle owners in Prince Albert, after weeks of incidents involving windows getting smashed.In some cases, the same person has been hit two or three times, and ther...

Dec 15, 2022