Crime & Courts

Preliminary inquiry to be set for co-accused in Jonson’s homicide

A preliminary inquiry will soon be set for the co-accused in the death of Mark Douglas Jonson.David Keller, 47, who remains in custody, is facing a first-degree murder charge in Jonson's homicide inve...

Oct 17, 2019 Mark Douglas Jonson was found dead in a home on 15 Ave. and 100 St. on July 5. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

March set for Saturday

A Prince Albert group is set to walk to raise awareness about the issue of human trafficking.The A21 Walk for Freedom is set for Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. The aim of the event is to raise awareness...

Oct 17, 2019 Last year just over 70 people came out to take part in the A21 Walk for Freedom (A-21 Walk for Freedom/Facebook)

28 years later, son continues search for mother's killer

Nearly 30 years after his mom's death, a Prince Albert man is again reaching out for help, hoping someone can help identify her killer.Theron Morin was only 6 years old when he was told his mother, Je...

Oct 16, 2019 Theron Morin still believes his mother's killer can be found. (Facebook/ Prince Albert Police Service)

Alberta introduces legislation allowing access to partner's criminal records

EDMONTON - Alberta is introducing legislation first developed in Britain that allows people in abusive relationships to request information about a partner's criminal record. Premier Ja...

Oct 16, 2019

Man charged with attempted murder in shooting of RCMP officer near Turtleford

A 27-year-old man is charged with attempted murder in connection to the shooting of an RCMP officer near Turtleford last month.Justin Davis Yakimchuk was arrested by Regina Police Service (RPS) office...

Oct 16, 2019 (file photo/NOW News Staff)

Warrant issued for man charged with sexual interference in the Battlefords

A warrant has been issued for a man charged with four counts of sexual interference. Lonnie Wuttunee, 33, is wanted by Battlefords RCMP after police said they were called four times over three weeks t...

Oct 16, 2019 Lonnie Wuttunee, 33, is facing four charges of sexual interference. (supplied/RCMP)

Federal judge to decide on appeal from northern Saskatchewan band members

A long standing conflict between members of the Lac La Longe Indian Band (LLRIB) and their chief and council is awaiting judgment on whether it could head to appeals court.A notice of appeal was heard...

Oct 15, 2019 A protestor seen at the Lac La Ronge Indian Band office after the 2017 election. (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

La Ronge RCMP warn public about phone calls coming from scammers

La Ronge RCMP is warning the public about phone calls coming from potential scammers. According to an RCMP media release, the local detachment has received numerous calls from concerned citizens regar...

Oct 15, 2019 La Ronge RCMP are receiving complaints about telephone scammers. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Vandals target mailboxes on Thanksgiving weekend

Some people living in Prince Albert's Crescent Acres area had their mailboxes broken into over their Thanksgiving weekend. Prince Albert Police confirmed they are investigating reports of damage to ma...

Oct 15, 2019 According to an email received by paNOW, several boxes were broken into Oct. 12 during the night. (submitted photo)

Stolen firearms and vehicles highlight crime spree in east-central Sask.

Three people have been charged after a string of offences in the Kelvington, Archerwill, and Wadena area.Greenwater RCMP said the three were responsible for break and enters into 10 homes and garages ...

Oct 15, 2019 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)