Crime & Courts

RCMP looking for help in locating stolen vehicle

The Battlefords RCMP are looking for the public's help in locating a stolen vehicle. The Blue 2018 Hyundai Elantra Sport with the license plate 7-5-5 L-F-A was last seen by police north of the city at...

Apr 29, 2019

Local church members disappointed over recent break-in

As Ukrainians of the Orthodox faith celebrate Easter this weekend, members of one local church congregation are voicing their frustration over a recent break-in and theft that left them without some e...

Apr 26, 2019 The Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Prince Albert was recently the victim of a break-in. (submitted photo/Terry Oleksyn)

Local police officers to be recognized

Two local police officers are being honoured for their efforts to save a suicidal man barricaded inside a Prince Albert home last fall. Prince Albert Police Sgt. Brian Glynn and Const. Luke Torgunrud ...

Apr 26, 2019 Local police officers Cst. Luke Torgunrud, left, and Sgt. Brian Glynn are being recognized by the Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police for saving a suicidal man who had barricaded himself inside a home in Prince Albert last fall. (Charlene Tebbutt/paNOW Staff)

Clearwater River man wanted for pair of violent acts, should not be approached

RCMP in La Loche are looking for a man who is considered armed and dangerous and wanted in connection for two violent acts in La Loche and the Clearwater River Dene First Nation. Raylin Wade Janvier, ...

Apr 25, 2019 Raylin Rade Janvier is wanted for a number of active wanted. He is considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached. (supplied photo/La Loche RCMP)

Nipawin man accused of threatening Trudeau pleads not guilty

The Nipawin man accused of threatening Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Parliament buildings has pleaded not guilty.David Petersen, 52, was originally scheduled to plead guilty during his latest ...

Apr 24, 2019 Nipawin Provincial Court. (file photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Nipawin man accused of threatening Trudeau pleads not guilty

The Nipawin man accused of threatening Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Parliament buildings has pleaded not guilty.David Petersen, 52, was originally scheduled to plead guilty during his latest ...

Apr 24, 2019 Nipawin Provincial Court. (file photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Nipawin man accused of threatening Trudeau pleads not guilty

The Nipawin man accused of threatening Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Parliament buildings has pleaded not guilty.David Petersen, 52, was originally scheduled to plead guilty during his latest ...

Apr 24, 2019 Nipawin Provincial Court. (file photo/northeastNOW Staff)

No plea yet in court case surrounding infant death

There has been another delay in the court case involving a Prince Albert man charged with killing his infant son.Kelvin Jonathan McCallum appeared via video Wednesday morning at Prince Albert Provinci...

Apr 24, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

Police deploy Taser to arrest suspect with knife

Prince Albert Police Service members deployed a Taser Tuesday night to gain control over a female suspect who assaulted two people and had a knife. The arrest took place in the 800 Block of River St. ...

Apr 24, 2019 (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Questions raised on abandoned properties after man accused of setting one on fire

After an 'eyesore' property burned down last week, it's led to renewed discussions on whether or not enough effort is being made to curb criminal activity in the city's West Flat area. Emmet Kitchener...

Apr 23, 2019 A pile of ash and debris decorates the lawn of this abandoned house. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)