Crime & Courts

Grinch scams Prince Albert man out of $30,000

A Prince Albert man who was scammed out of $30,000, admits to trusting the wrong people and is unsure how he will pay rent or buy groceries.Norm Richards was contacted on Dec. 21 by a stranger, who cl...

Jan 09, 2025

Inquest into RCMP shooting death of Trent Angus to begin next month in North Battleford

An inquest set to begin in February will examine the death of 33-year-old Trent Angus, who was shot and killed by RCMP officers after allegedly firing a handgun at the Mounties.According to a Ministry...

Jan 09, 2025

Cocaine and cash seized during bust at Prince Albert business

A 20-year-old man is facing a number of serious charges in connection to a drug bust in Prince Albert that involved the seizure of cocaine and cash.On January 8, at approximately 9:30 p.m. members of ...

Jan 09, 2025

The latest RCMP report shows rising crime and calls in Battleford

Battlefords RCMP's latest quarterly report shows that calls for service and overall crime rates increased in 2024 compared to 2023 in the town of Battleford.Commander Jesse Gilbert presented last year...

Jan 08, 2025

P.A. security guard robbed and stabbed, one person arrested

Prince Albert Police are investigating an aggravated assault that ended with a man in hospital. Early Tuesday evening, Police were called to a business in the 2900 block of second Ave. W. There was a ...

Jan 08, 2025

RCMP investigating thefts in and around Melfort on Monday

Melfort RCMP are looking into a couple of thefts this week. A vehicle at a business on the west side of Melfort was stolen at about 8:50 Monday night.RCMP say a black SUV was seen on surveillance ente...

Jan 07, 2025

Woman charged after man stabbed in West Flat home

A 31-year-old woman is charged with aggravated assault after a man was stabbed Monday evening. Prince Albert Police said that just before 10 p.m. on Jan. 6, they were called to the home in the 500 Blo...

Jan 07, 2025

From not wanting to clean their room to scaredy cats; bad reasons to call 911

Saskatchewan RCMP have once again released their 'Top 10 Reasons To Not Call 911' list, drawn from actual calls in 2024. They ranged from youth calling because their parents were making them clean the...

Jan 07, 2025

Knife-wielding woman receives four-month sentence for attacking security guard

Nearly a month after receiving a 4.5 year sentence for manslaughter, Francine Ballantyne returned to court to resolve the remainder of her matters.On Monday, guilty pleas were entered at Prince Albert...

Jan 06, 2025

Two suspects in Lyle Night Jr. murder case remain in custody

The two suspects charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of Lyle Night Jr. on Jan. 2 will remain in custody.Brody Runningaround, 20, made his first appearance in North Battleford...

Jan 06, 2025