Crime & Courts

Man who stole cab, fired shots at police in Delmas could face 14 years in jail

A man who stole a cab and fired shots at police was at Queen's Bench court in Battleford for a sentencing hearing Wednesday.Tristan Pinder, 20, previously pleaded guilty to discharging a firearm with ...

Apr 11, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Nipawin Community Justice Committee looking for more youth members

The Nipawin Community Justice Committee, which facilitates mediation services for alternative justice cases that are deemed unnecessary to be put in front of a judge, is looking to get more youth memb...

Apr 10, 2019 The Nipawin Community Justice Committee is looking for more youth representatives, specifically from L.P. Miller Comprehensive School. (Facebook/LP Miller Comprehensive School)

Father accused of killing infant son could soon be entering plea

The Prince Albert man charged with killing his infant son is scheduled to enter a plea at his next court appearance later this month.Kelvin Jonathan McCallum, 29, appeared Wednesday morning at Prince ...

Apr 10, 2019 A small memorial remains outside the apartment building where Baby Kal lived with his father. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

No DUI for riding a bicycle while drunk but charges can be laid

With temperatures and gas prices on the rise people might be tempted to hop on their bike a lot more, but after having a few drinks, is it legal to ride it?According to SGI's website, driving any moto...

Apr 10, 2019 It is a criminal code offence to have a blood alcohol content of .08 while driving or controlling a motor vehicle. (File Photo/Dreamstime.com)

RCMP looking for suspect in Naicam break-ins

Melfort RCMP is looking for a suspect in connection with break-ins in Naicam last month.On Thursday, March 28 between midnight and 3 a.m., a series of break-ins took place in Naicam. Four locations we...

Apr 10, 2019 (submitted photo/Melfort RCMP)

Women in P.A. group accused of robbery back in court

The two women among the group of four people accused in a string of robberies, including in Prince Albert, returned to court this week.Twenty-three-year-old Tonisha Fulton and 22-year-old Rikki Steink...

Apr 09, 2019 Melfort Provincial Court. (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Five co-accused back in court on first-degree murder charge

Five people charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of a man at a local apartment building last month were back in court in Prince Albert Monday morning.The five accused - four m...

Apr 08, 2019 (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Police make arrests, seize cocaine

An investigation by the Integrated Street Enforcement Team (ISET) has led to two arrests and the seizure of drugs in Prince Albert.ISET members executed a search warrant at a residence in the 1400 Blo...

Apr 04, 2019 Police seized 35.2 grams of cocaine during a search of a residence Wednesday morning. (submitted photo/Prince Albert Police Service)

March held in La Ronge on second anniversary of Happy Charles' disappearance

It's been two years since Happy Charles went missing in Prince Albert, but her family hasn't lost hope she could still be found. An awareness walk was held in La Ronge this afternoon in honour of Char...

Apr 03, 2019 Supporters marched through downtown La Ronge to bring awareness to the disappearance of Happy Charles. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW)

FASD lunch n' learn series aims for awareness

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, or FASD, continues to be a prevalent, and highly misunderstood disability, and the negative stigma around it can sometimes make it hard to find information and support...

Apr 03, 2019 (Submitted photo/Saskatchewan Prevention Institute)