Tag Archives: Crime & Courts
Proposed back alley bylaw cost reduced as next steps discussed
Prince Albert city council has learned that a proposed curfew would be significantly cheaper to implement than initially estimated, but careful consideration and consultation is required going forward...
Nov 19, 2019 A graphic shows back alleys that would be restricted under a proposed bylaw.Lanes in residential zones are shown in blue while lanes in commercial/industrial zones are red. (council agenda/City of P.A.)
Accused bootleggers intercepted on flight
A call about two intoxicated passengers on a flight ended in bootlegging charges in an incident that happened in Wollaston Lake on Thursday. RCMP found the two men had over two dozen bottles of whisky...
Nov 18, 2019 A file photo shows confiscated alcohol (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Weapons bust and bike theft highlight weekend for police
Two large machetes, a sawed-off shotgun, and bolt cutters were among the items carried by one man Friday night in Prince Albert.The 23-year-old was arrested in the 200 block of Ninth St. E. A small qu...
Nov 18, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Police investigation reveals no threat to Carlton High School
UPDATE: A release from the Prince Albert Police Service says further investigation determined there was no public safety threat made to Carlton High School. No charges will be laid in the incident and...
Nov 15, 2019 At least one police vehicle was seen parked outside Carlton High School Friday. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
'Not guilty' pleas entered in care home threats case
The two men accused of threatening staff and residents at a Prince Albert long term care home are maintaining their innocence and will face trial next year.Ralph Henderson and Ramsay Halkett were char...
Nov 14, 2019 (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Sesame Street characters in P.A. to help kids
The characters of the much-loved Sesame Street shows are in Prince Albert on Saturday for an important learning initiative organizers hope can help some of the many children in and around the city aff...
Nov 14, 2019 Elmo from Sesame Street is part of the session Saturday aimed at kids whose loved one may be incarcerated. (Submitted photo/Canadian Families and Corrections Network)
Taxi cab robbery not isolated incident, company owner says
The owner of Checker and Family Taxi in Prince Albert says an incident Tuesday night in the city represents the third time in four days one of his drivers has been attacked. According to information p...
Nov 13, 2019 (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Council ponders mandatory bicycle helmet bylaw
Prince Albert city council is considering a mandatory bicycle helmet bylaw focused on fighting crime as much as children's safety.Coun. Dennis Ogrodnick, who brought the idea to council, said the pote...
Nov 13, 2019 (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW staff)
Teenage girls accused of late night robbery
The Prince Albert Police Service is investigating a reported robbery, which occurred in the city's midtown area Saturday night.A 19-year-old woman told police she was assaulted and robbed in the 500 b...
Nov 13, 2019 11th St.E and Fifth Ave.E. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)
RCMP program aims to engage youth
The Saskatchewan RCMP's Indigenous cadet program is going strong.The initiative is a youth program which provides younger people the chance to learn about police drill. Those who take part also have t...
Nov 09, 2019 Cpl. Jonathan Iron speaks to the convention about the cadet program. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
