Crime & Courts

Police investigating house fire in Nordale area

The cause of a structure fire Wednesday morning in Prince Albert's Nordale area, is under investigation.At approximately 6:30 a.m., the Prince Albert Fire Department responded to the house on 10th St....

Nov 10, 2021

RCMP Report: North Battleford resident wanted for assault

Battlefords RCMP are searching for a 41-year-old male in North Battleford following a reported assault on Tuesday morning.Following the call, police attended a residence on St. Laurent Drive, where a ...

Nov 10, 2021

Prince Albert police issue statement following in-custody deaths

After three people died in police custody in just over a month, the Prince Albert Police Service (PAPS) has released a statement about these deaths. "Each is a tragedy for our community and a devastat...

Nov 10, 2021

Man accused of arson and attempted murder, denied bail

The man charged after a house fire last August at Montreal Lake Cree Nation, has been denied bail.Scott Bird, 55, appeared by video Tuesday morning at Prince Albert Provincial Court.In connection to t...

Nov 09, 2021

Man dies after being found unresponsive in P.A. police service detention area cell

A 33-year-old man has died after being found unresponsive at the Prince Albert Police Service detention area.Around 7:30 p.m. Sunday evening, officers found the man in his cell.He was arrested earlier...

Nov 09, 2021

Plea in attempted murder case delayed for fitness hearing

A man said to be involved in a case of attempted murder is set to undergo two proceedings to determine his current mental health status and ability to stand trial.On Monday, Jordan Nelson appeared bef...

Nov 08, 2021

Strong police presence in Meadow Lake

UPDATE: As of 4:58 p.m. Nov. 8, the RCMP said the incident is now over and they have arrested several individuals. The increased police presence will remain as the investigation continues and they wil...

Nov 08, 2021

Local teen reported missing, found

Update: Police have located Checkosis.Battlefords RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in locating 14 year-old Josaiha Checkosis.Originally from the Poundmaker First Nation, Checkosis was last see...

Nov 08, 2021

West Hill residents offered new crime fighting app

Residents in Prince Albert's West Hill neighbourhood have a new tool at their fingertips to help report crime.The WhatsApp group already has over 100 subscribers. Ward 8 Councilor Ted Zurakowski was p...

Nov 08, 2021

P.A. Police Service arrest four people for drug trafficking

The Prince Albert Police Service have arrested four people in connection with a drug trafficking investigation.On Thursday, members of the Crime Reduction Team searched a hotel room in P.A. and found ...

Nov 05, 2021