Tag Archives: Crime & Courts
Police searching for missing jewelry
The Prince Albert RCMP are requesting the public's assistance in locating stolen jewelry.On Jan. 29, police were called at 9 a.m. after people were seen outside a residence in the Spruce Home District...
Mar 13, 2020 (submitted photo/Prince Albert RCMP)
Inmate's death requires inquest, says national group
An inmate who died Monday at Saskatchewan Penitentiary had no place being in custody, according to a spokesperson for the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP).Curtis McKenzie, 27, died Monday, March 9...
Mar 13, 2020 Curtis McKenzie. (Facebook)
Federal court upholds order for northern band to appoint new appeal board
Years of political unrest may be coming to a head for the Fond du Lac Denesuline First Nation.A decision this week out of federal court in Saskatoon, essentially upholds a order in 2018 for the band t...
Mar 13, 2020
Sask. Pen prepared for COVID-19 outbreak: spokesperson
As of today, there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Correctional Service Canada institutions which includes Saskatchewan Penitentiary, but a spokesperson for the CSC confirmed they do have a plan...
Mar 13, 2020 The Saskatchewan Penitentiary. (File photo/ paNOW Staff)
Police seek fifth suspect, following West Flat weapons bust
As many as five people could be facing charges in connection to a violent incident in Prince Albert Tuesday night.A woman told police she was threatened by several people with a firearm. The incident ...
Mar 12, 2020 A layout of the weapons and items seized by Prince Albert Police after an incident Tuesday night. (Submitted photo/ Prince Albert Police Service)
Judge tosses evidence, rebukes P.A. police ISET unit for 'serious and systemic breaches'
The federal Crown has filed a notice of appeal after a Prince Albert provincial judge tossed all evidence Prince Albert Police's ISET unit obtained in its investigation of an accused drug trafficker.T...
Mar 11, 2020 (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Ring thief receives 30 days in jail
A woman who helped steal multiple items from the Prince Albert Raiders' coaching staff including tablets, laptops and two WHL Championship rings, claims the theft happened after the door to the coach'...
Mar 11, 2020 (Twitter/PA Raiders)
'Why would anybody be that cruel?': baby lambs found discarded south of Prince Albert
A possible case of animal cruelty is being investigated by the Prince Albert RCMP detachment.Last week the stiffened remains of four baby lambs were discovered near the junction of Highways 2 and 11. ...
Mar 10, 2020 (submitted photo/Wendy Fyrk)
RCMP investigate death of Sask Pen. inmate
A man with less than three months remaining on his sentence at Saskatchewan Penitentiary has died and the cause remains under investigation.Curtis McKenzie, 27, died while in custody on March 9, 2020....
Mar 10, 2020 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)
19-year-old arrested on weapons-related charges
A 19-year-old is facing weapons-related charges following an investigation by the Prince Albert Police Service's Integrated Crime Reduction Team. Officers found the man, who was wanted on an outstandi...
Mar 10, 2020 (submitted photo/Prince Albert Police Service)
