Tag Archives: Crime & Courts
Prince Albert Police announces new inspector
The Prince Albert Police Service (PAPS) has appointed a new member to the top brass of its criminal investigation division. Scott Hayes, a 16-year member, will oversee the division as inspector. Prior...
Sep 20, 2022
James Smith Cree Nation chief to meet with federal ministers to discuss stabbings
The chief of a Saskatchewan First Nation that was the site of a series of deadly stabbings earlier this month is heading to Toronto for a meeting with federal cabinet ministers.Chief Wally Burns of Ja...
Sep 20, 2022
First degree murder charge in Megan Gallagher death
One person has been charged with first degree murder in the death of Megan Gallagher. Saskatoon Police announced this afternoon that a 27-year-old man was arrested by British Columbia RCMP at a home i...
Sep 20, 2022
Cocaine, meth and weapons among items seized in recent police investigation
Three men are facing drugs and weapons charges after police found drugs, firearms and cash during an investigation.Early Friday morning, officers with the Prince Albert Police Crime Reduction Team (CR...
Sep 20, 2022
Fears of random violence lead to increased interest in self-defence
With violent crime increasingly in the headlines, some local self-defence instructors notice more people are in the market for their services. In particular, North Wake Martial Arts has seen more peop...
Sep 20, 2022
Alleged arsonist denied second chance at freedom
A woman accused of setting the fire that destroyed the Senator Allen Bird gym will remain in custody after being denied bail. Gina Pearl Beatty, 24, appeared by video for her bail hearing Monday at Pr...
Sep 19, 2022
Former Crown attorney says Sask. stabbings example of systemic justice issue
Following the stabbing rampage in Saskatchewan earlier this month, criticisms about the justice system and the handling of repeat offenders have arisen.Scott Newark - a former Alberta Crown attorney, ...
Sep 19, 2022
Multiple inmates at Sask. Penitentiary test positive for COVID
Five inmates at Saskatchewan Penitentiary, just outside of Prince Albert, have tested positive for COVID-19.Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) said in a press release there's a chance this number co...
Sep 16, 2022
Wilderness survival expert weighs in on how mass-stabbing suspect stayed hidden
In the wake of the mass-stabbing on James Smith Cree Nation and in Weldon, victims and observers alike have been left with more questions than answers. One question is how exactly did the alleged murd...
Sep 15, 2022
Métis woman pursues legal action against daycare after child's hair cut without consent
A Saskatoon woman, with connections to Prince Albert, is pursuing legal action against her son's daycare provider, alleging the operator committed assault when she cut the young child's hair without p...
Sep 15, 2022
