Crime & Courts

PAGC disturbed by recent in-custody deaths; PAPS promises transparency in investigation

The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) said it is deeply disturbed by two recent in-custody deaths reported by the Prince Albert Police Service (PAPS). Executive members of the PAGC spoke to the media...

Oct 27, 2021

Man sentenced for involvement in jail protest

One of four men charged after an incident last year at the Prince Albert Correctional Centre has received a 60 day jail sentence.Henry Naytowhow, 32, entered a guilty plea to a single count of mischie...

Oct 27, 2021

Public health inspectors enforce health orders in Lloydminster

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is cracking down on violations of public health orders.According to a media release issued on Tuesday, Public Health inspectors issued multiple fines last week, inclu...

Oct 26, 2021

'The laws need to be changed': Grant murder case comes to a close

The Crown and defence have no further plans to appeal an adult sentence handed down to a man convicted of manslaughter in the death of La Ronge restauranteur Simon Grant.Back in July, the Saskatchewan...

Oct 26, 2021

P.A. police investigating vandalism at special care home, two alleged assaults

Prince Albert police are asking for the public's help after several vehicles associated with Pineview Terrace were vandalized.They were called to a parking lot around 11:30 p.m. Sunday night after mul...

Oct 25, 2021

Glaslyn & Meadow Lake RCMP arrest recklessly intoxicated driver

UPDATE: The 27-year-old woman will make her first court appearance on Dec. 6 at 9:30 a.m.-An individual driving while intoxicated has been arrested and is expected to appear in court for several crimi...

Oct 22, 2021

RCMP searching for wanted man

Pinehouse RCMP is requesting the public's assistance locating a wanted man.According to an RCMP media release, on Oct. 13 Chad Ochuschayoo failed to appear in court in Pinehouse and, as a result, a wa...

Oct 22, 2021

Man charged with murder in relation to death of Jacob Sewap in Sandy Bay

The Prince Albert General Investigation Section of the RCMP have arrested 24-year-old Lenny Sinclair and have charged him with one count of second degree murder in the death of 54-year-old Jacob Sewap...

Oct 22, 2021

Meadow Lake continues receiving funding for policing initiatives

Local crime reduction initiatives continue to receive provincial funding support as the City of Meadow Lake is provided $770,000 through the Municipal Police Grants program in 2021/22.The investment w...

Oct 22, 2021

RCMP Report: Vehicle theft thwarted, attempted business B&E’s

An attempt to steal a vehicle from a rural residence near North Battleford was stymied by Battlefords RCMP, who arrested three suspects.The incident took place shortly after 10 p.m. on Oct. 15, where ...

Oct 22, 2021