Crime & Courts

Failing to stop for police a growing trend in Prince Albert

Since January 1st, the Prince Albert Police Service has had nearly 100 situations where a driver has failed to stop for police."What we've noticed is a trend starting this year where we have people th...

Mar 20, 2025

Hit-and-run results in $2,500 in fines

While high on meth and wearing a ski mask, a young woman caused a multi-vehicle crash on one of Prince Albert's busiest streets and then ran from the scene.Those were the details shared during Cherise...

Mar 20, 2025

Listen: Prince Albert Police Chief on budget, SIRT investigation, and trending crimes

Prince Albert's Chief of Police Patrick Nogier discusses the growing problem of people failing to stop for police and how the service is responding. Also, nearly two years after his death, an investig...

Mar 20, 2025

'I instantly felt fear': assault victim testifies at trial

While running on the treadmill at Goodlife Fitness, a woman was overcome with a feeling of instant fear seeing a man she recognized gain unlawful entry to the facility and make his way towards the car...

Mar 19, 2025

Shots fired on Big River First Nation; police warn public about suspect vehicle

The public is being advised not to approach a white, early 2000's model Chevrolet or GMC, 3/4 ton long-box truck in the community of Big River First Nation.Shortly after 5:30 p.m. Tuesday evening, Sas...

Mar 18, 2025

Loon Lake RCMP issue more than 60 charges; stolen cards, firearm seized

A large number of IDs and financial cards reported stolen in Alberta were recovered during a traffic stop on Ministikwan (Island Lake First Nation).During a proactive safety check stop last week, Loon...

Mar 18, 2025

Municipal leaders anticipate provincial budget promises

On the eve of a provincial budget, built under the shadows of looming economic uncertainty, leaders from Prince Albert say they're just hoping Premier Scott Moe and the Saskatchewan Party follow throu...

Mar 18, 2025

Trial proceeds for man accused of multiple counts of sexual assault

Just over two years after a disturbing chain of events in Prince Albert, involving multiple accusations of assault, sexual assault and confinement, the man alleged responsible is appearing for trial.F...

Mar 18, 2025

Sask. Pen prisoner died of fentanyl overdose, inquest hears

A 31-year-old man who died in the Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert three years ago did so due to a lethal amount of fentanyl. The inquest into the death of Brendan Vermette began on March 18...

Mar 18, 2025

Saskatoon lawyer handling Indian Day School litigation, accused of misappropiating funds

A Saskatoon lawyer who was handling some Federal Indian Day School settlements has been placed on interim suspension and is not entitled to practice law until further notice. The notice was issued on ...

Mar 18, 2025