Tag Archives: Crime & Courts
Man facing charges in alleged armed robberies in North Battleford
A 25-year-old man is facing charges in two alleged business robberies in North Battleford.Battlefords RCMP reported at about 4:30 a.m. on Nov. 15 a lone male armed with a weapon threatened staff and d...
Nov 21, 2019 A 25-year-old man is facing charges for two alleged business robberies in North Battleford. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Cottage owners feeling on edge after recent break-ins
The lakeland area, also known as cottage country, is more often known for its outdoor recreation opportunities, but in the past week the area has become associated with something a lot less pleasant. ...
Nov 21, 2019 (Submitted photo)
Prince Albert named one of Canada's most dangerous cities
According to a recent article by Maclean's magazine, Prince Albert is the sixth most dangerous city in Canada.The ranking was based on the 2018 crime severity index (CSI), which measures the number of...
Nov 20, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)
Blaine Lake RCMP lay charges in alleged fraud and identity theft case
A 27-year-old Blaine Lake woman is facing charges following a police investigation in an alleged fraud and identity theft case.Blaine Lake RCMP initially responded on Nov. 17 after receiving informati...
Nov 20, 2019 Blaine Lake RCMP laid charges in an alleged fraud and identity theft case. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Saskatchewan toughens penalties for distracted driving
Those who use their phones behind the wheel in Saskatchewan should prepare for their wallets to get a lot lighter - the provincial government is beefing up its distracted driving laws.On Tuesday, the ...
Nov 20, 2019 (Government of Saskatchewan handout)
'I believe this will change the face of the downtown': new police substation now open
The cutting of a thick line of yellow police tape helped mark the official opening of the Prince Albert Police Service's new downtown substation.The building which used to house the Conexus Credit Uni...
Nov 19, 2019 Sheryl Kimbley, Chair of the Prince Albert Board of Police Commission, is joined at the ribbon cutting by Police Chief Jon Bergen, Mayor Greg Dionner, PAGC Vice Chief Joseph Tsannie, Elder Jacob Sanderson. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Town supports Concern for Youth grant request
Battleford lawmakers are continuing with their support for Battlefords Concern For Youth (CFY), and once again committing $8,000 for the year ahead.Executive Director Dani Williams made a presentation...
Nov 19, 2019 Battlefords Concern For Youth Executive Director Dani Williams gives a presentation at the Town of Battleford council's meeting Monday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Police on the lookout for escaped prisoner
UPDATE: Prince Albert RCMP issued a media release Wednesday evening saying Courtney Sinclair had been located and arrested without incident. Police thanked the public for their assistance.---Police ar...
Nov 19, 2019 Courtney Leanne Sinclair, 23. (submitted photo/PAPS)
Proposed back alley bylaw cost reduced as next steps discussed
Prince Albert city council has learned that a proposed curfew would be significantly cheaper to implement than initially estimated, but careful consideration and consultation is required going forward...
Nov 19, 2019 A graphic shows back alleys that would be restricted under a proposed bylaw.Lanes in residential zones are shown in blue while lanes in commercial/industrial zones are red. (council agenda/City of P.A.)
Accused bootleggers intercepted on flight
A call about two intoxicated passengers on a flight ended in bootlegging charges in an incident that happened in Wollaston Lake on Thursday. RCMP found the two men had over two dozen bottles of whisky...
Nov 18, 2019 A file photo shows confiscated alcohol (file photo/paNOW Staff)