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By Nigel Maxwell

Crime

Murder charge laid after death near West Hill homeless camp

Aug 1, 2025 | 2:27 PM

The Prince Albert Police Service Major Crimes Unit (MCU) is confirming the city’s fourth homicide investigation of 2025.

Lyle Ballantyne, 36, was found deceased on Thursday in an area known for a large homeless encampment. This is the second homicide this week after 39-year-old Wayne Keller was found deceased at Prince Albert’s rail yards on Tuesday afternoon.

Police have also arrested and charged a 56-year-old man with second-degree murder. He will make his first court appearance on Tuesday, August 5.

Thursday morning, at approximately 8:50 a.m., police were called to the 500 block of 39th Street West for a report of a suspicious person. Further information stated someone had potentially located a deceased person.

Officers quickly arrived on scene and located Ballantyne.

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Members of the Prince Albert Police Service Forensic Identification Section (FIS), Prince Albert RCMP FIS and Saskatchewan Coroners Service were also called and attended the scene. Next of kin have been notified.

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