Crime & Courts

Not physically hurt but not unharmed: the psychological cost of crime

Increased numbers of homicides, attempted murders, assaults and robberies in Prince Albert and area have grabbed the headlines, but there's also an often hidden consequence to this abundance of crime;...

Jan 23, 2020 An armed robbery north of Prince Albert. What CCTV images like this don't show is the person traumatized by such crimes. (submitted photo/RCMP)

Scammers steal over $17,000 from Prince Albert woman

A local senior is out thousands of dollars after falling victim to a phone scam.According to police, the woman was contacted earlier this month by someone she thought was from her local bank. The call...

Jan 23, 2020 (File photo/paNOW Staff)

RCMP looking for answers in the death of Little Pine First Nation man

RCMP are seeking public assistance with information of a disturbance at Onion Lake Cree Nation. On Jan 21, shortly after 7 p.m., Onion Lake RCMP received a report of a deceased man located a short dis...

Jan 23, 2020 (File photo/JPBG Staff)

"You're lucky you weren't hurt": drunk driver receives increased $2,000 fine

A Prince Albert judge made sure that a man charged with impaired driving paid the full price - and perhaps a bit more - for the consequences of his actions.The 34-year-old man from Fond du Lac had a b...

Jan 23, 2020 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

Crunching the chronic numbers: Indigenous incarceration rates keep rising

The proportion of Indigenous people in federal custody has reached a historic high and is increasing.Saskatchewan's numbers are alarming and First Nation leaders say it's imperative both senior levels...

Jan 22, 2020 (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Grandparents lead RCMP to alleged predator

A man from the Loon Lake area has been charged with numerous child luring offences and a child has been saved from potential harm. On Jan. 16, a concerned grandparent made a complaint to the Saskatoon...

Jan 22, 2020 (submitted photo/RCMP)

Police arrest escaped inmate during impaired driving investigation

Police have arrested an inmate who escaped custody earlier this month. John Riley Sanderson, 32, escaped custody when he was being escorted from the courthouse to a transport vehicle on Jan. 2.Today, ...

Jan 22, 2020 John Riley Sanderson, 32, escaped custody when he appeared in court earlier this month. (Submitted photo/RCMP)

R.M. of Prince Albert hires CSO to look after bylaw enforcement

A big change is coming to the way traffic tickets and bylaws are enforced in the Rural Municipality (R.M.) of Prince Albert.Larry Smytaniuk, nwho is currently the Community Safety Officer (CSO) for th...

Jan 22, 2020 Effective Feb. 1, this truck will be covering a lot more miles. (Submitted photo/ R.M. of Buckland)

Drug traffickers await sentencing

Two people charged in connection to a drug bust in Prince Albert last summer, have entered guilty pleas.Steven Geisler, 28, and Larry Dominique, 29, who both appeared in person at Prince Albert Provin...

Jan 22, 2020 (submitted photo/ Prince Albert Police Service)

Police building for sale

A Prince Albert police building is now on the market.The offices at 15-15th St. West, currently home to the Criminal Investigation Division (CID), were listed by the city Monday with a minimum reserve...

Jan 21, 2020 The CID building at 15-15th St. West is currently for sale. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)