Tag Archives: Crime & Courts
Christopher Lake bust
A number of police vehicles were involved in a situation on Highway 2 about 10 km south of Christopher Lake Friday morning.Prince Albert RCMP were in pursuit of a stolen vehicle and a spike belt was d...
Nov 22, 2019 Several RCMP units from the region were involved in the incident north of P.A. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Shooting suspect denied release
A man accused of shooting an 18-year-old woman was denied bail at a hearing Thursday afternoon at Prince Albert Provincial Court.Kyle Bear was one of three people charged in connection to an incident ...
Nov 21, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)
Woman accused in trailer court manslaughter case, makes plea to tell her side of the story
For the second time since her arrest last July, a woman accused of manslaughter has changed lawyers.Lucinda Smith, 46, is once again being represented again by Dale Blenner-Hassett, who she had fired ...
Nov 21, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Police requesting assistance in locating 31-year-old man
The Prince Albert Police Service is seeking public assistance in finding Donald Light.According to a media release, Light was last seen wearing a dark coloured jacket, blue jeans and a toque. The 31-y...
Nov 21, 2019 (submitted photo/Prince Albert Police Service)
Cottage owners feeling on edge after recent break-ins
The lakeland area, also known as cottage country, is more often known for its outdoor recreation opportunities, but in the past week the area has become associated with something a lot less pleasant. ...
Nov 21, 2019 (Submitted photo)
Prince Albert named one of Canada's most dangerous cities
According to a recent article by Maclean's magazine, Prince Albert is the sixth most dangerous city in Canada.The ranking was based on the 2018 crime severity index (CSI), which measures the number of...
Nov 20, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)
Saskatchewan toughens penalties for distracted driving
Those who use their phones behind the wheel in Saskatchewan should prepare for their wallets to get a lot lighter - the provincial government is beefing up its distracted driving laws.On Tuesday, the ...
Nov 20, 2019 (Government of Saskatchewan handout)
'I believe this will change the face of the downtown': new police substation now open
The cutting of a thick line of yellow police tape helped mark the official opening of the Prince Albert Police Service's new downtown substation.The building which used to house the Conexus Credit Uni...
Nov 19, 2019 Sheryl Kimbley, Chair of the Prince Albert Board of Police Commission, is joined at the ribbon cutting by Police Chief Jon Bergen, Mayor Greg Dionner, PAGC Vice Chief Joseph Tsannie, Elder Jacob Sanderson. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Police on the lookout for escaped prisoner
UPDATE: Prince Albert RCMP issued a media release Wednesday evening saying Courtney Sinclair had been located and arrested without incident. Police thanked the public for their assistance.---Police ar...
Nov 19, 2019 Courtney Leanne Sinclair, 23. (submitted photo/PAPS)
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.)
