Crime & Courts

Shooting suspect found hiding in stranger's basement: court testimony

A man responsible for a shooting in Prince Albert's West View area last fall, has received a four and a half year jail sentence.On Tuesday, Konnor Mercredi, 21, pleaded guilty to a number of charges i...

Apr 08, 2020 (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Gang member at a crossroads, according to P.A. judge

A man connected to multiple violent robberies in the Prince Albert area offered no apology or even a comment, prior to receiving an eight-year prison sentence.Gavin Ballantyne, 21, appeared via video ...

Apr 07, 2020 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

PAPS Community Policing Unit shifts their role

With school's closed and face to face interaction being discouraged the Prince Albert Police Service's Community Policing Unit (CPU) is adapting to changing times forced by the COVID-19 pandemic."Obvi...

Apr 07, 2020 The Community Policing Unit is putting a higher focus on being highly visible while also attempting to limit direct contact with the public. (paNOW Staff/ Michael Joel-Hanson)

Ledoux homicide case proceeds to sentencing

Two men charged in connection to a 2017 homicide case in Prince Albert, have each received three-year prison sentences after entering guilty pleas. Borden Umpherville, 37, and William Chaboyer, 24, ap...

Apr 06, 2020 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

Humboldt Broncos bus crash anniversary recognition plans change due to COVID-19

The City of Humboldt is still recognizing the second anniversary of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, despite the restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic.The City has announced that they and t...

Apr 06, 2020 (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)

'Always new expenses:' Lawsuits filed as anniversary of Broncos bus crash nears

It's been almost two years since the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash in Saskatchewan and with the solemn anniversary comes a closing legal window that has seen several lawsuits filed in court.Sixtee...

Apr 04, 2020 (The Canadian Press)

Crown won't appeal acquittals of Nicholson and Vey in murder conspiracy case

The Crown will not appeal the acquittal of two people who were accused of conspiring to kill their spouses.During a voir dire hearing that preceded a re-trial in Prince Albert on May 27, Justice Cathe...

Apr 03, 2020 Curtis Vey and Angela Nicholson. (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Métis Nation treasurer dispute faces appeal

A case involving the Mtis Nation of Saskatchewan (MNS) and a woman who claims to rightfully hold the position of treasurer is headed back to the courts.The MNS has formally appealed the decision last ...

Apr 03, 2020 A photo taken of Mary Ann Morin outside Prince Albert Court of Queen's Bench on Dec. 20, 2019. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

'Always new expenses:' Lawsuits filed as anniversary of Broncos bus crash nears

It's been almost two years since the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash in Saskatchewan and with the solemn anniversary comes a closing legal window that has seen several lawsuits filed in court.Sixtee...

Apr 03, 2020 (The Canadian Press)

La Ronge RCMP breaking up groups, visit First Nations checkpoints

Officers at the La Ronge RCMP detachment are responding to calls for service regarding individuals still hosting parties in their homes despite the pandemic."We are getting those calls both on day shi...

Apr 03, 2020 La Ronge RCMP have made changes to protect themselves and the public. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)