Tag Archives: Crime & Courts
Prince Albert Police request assistance in finding two youth
The Prince Albert Police Service is requesting public assistance to help find two missing teens.According to a media release, 15-year-old Amy Lafond and 14-year-old Jonte Montgrand are missing.Both La...
Nov 01, 2019 According to a media release, 15-year-old Amy Lafond and 14-year-old Jonte Montgrand are missing. (submitted photo/PAPS)
Vehicle thieves not slowed by colder weather
Members of the Prince Albert Police Service have seen a spike in vehicle thefts this past week.According to statistics posted on the police service website, there were seven vehicles reported stolen f...
Nov 01, 2019 Photo released by police following a reported vehicle theft in May. (submitted photo/Prince Albert Police Service)
Saskatchewan court dismisses school shooter's appeal of sentence
Saskatchewan's highest court has dismissed a sentencing appeal by a young man who fatally shot four people and wounded seven others in a northern community.The shooter was weeks shy of turning 18 when...
Oct 31, 2019 (File photo/The Canadian Press)
"His primary intention was to help people": closing arguments wrap up at Mercredi fraud trial
Following nearly six hours of in-depth analysis by the Crown last week it was the defence's turn Thursday to make final submissions at the Napoleon Mercredi fraud trial.Mercredi, who was Chief of Fond...
Oct 31, 2019 Napoleon Mercredi emerges from Prince Albert Court of Queen's Bench on Thursday. Judgment in his case has been reserved to Dec. 6. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Prince Albert ISET seize drugs after arrest near Shellbrook
The Prince Albert Integrated Street Enforcement Team (ISET) arrested two people, which led to a large drug seizure.According to an RCMP release, ISET arrested 35-year-old Narcisse Paul Bear and 25-yea...
Oct 31, 2019 Items seized by ISET. (submitted photo/Saskatchewan RCMP)
Over 100 years later, Sam murder case continues to haunt Prince Albert
One of Prince Albert's oldest and most famous murder cases continues to send chills down spines. On August 26, 1911, Hoo Sam, who immigrated to Canada from China, purchased a revolver and murdered his...
Oct 30, 2019 (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)
Shooting suspect denied bail
A woman allegedly involved in a shooting in Prince Albert last week was denied bail.Brittany Elderkin, 25, had a bail hearing Wednesday morning at Prince Albert Provincial Court. The evidence read at ...
Oct 30, 2019 Saskatchewan Provincial Court. (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Police searching for missing 77-year-old man
UPDATE: As of 1:07 p.m., Joseph Yahyahkeekoot has been located and has been taken to a medical centre for minor injuries.The Rosthern RCMP are requesting help from the public finding a 77-year-old man...
Oct 30, 2019 Joseph Yahyahkeekoot, 77. (submitted photo/Rosthern RCMP)
What'sHappeningNOW Oct. 30, 2019
News Director Glenn Hicks speaks with senior reporter Nigel Maxwell about an update on a fatal shooting incident.
Oct 30, 2019
Caught in the act: distracted drivers weigh in on promise of steeper fines
The provincial government has made a commitment to increase the penalties for distracted driving, but for those people who have been caught with only one hand on the wheel, the words may be going in o...
Oct 30, 2019 Distracted driving penalties are set to increase in Saskatchewan.(File photo/ paNOW Staff)
