Tag Archives: Crime & Courts
Arson suspected for both house fires on 15th St. W.
The Prince Albert Police Service is confirming two house fires on 15th St. W. are suspicious in nature and as such are being investigated as arson. The first fire was on Jan. 31. The house in the 200 ...
Feb 14, 2025
Large police presence on St. Laurent Drive in North Battleford
A number of RCMP and community safety officers and vehicles have surrounded a building in North Battleford. There also appears to be members from the Emergency Response Team in the area on the 1900 bl...
Feb 14, 2025
RCMP look for suspect in Hwy 3 arson
Prince Albert RCMP have released a photo of a man they believe set fire to an old, unused service station on Hwy. 3. The photo shows a man wearing a toque and winter clothing inside the building. Crew...
Feb 14, 2025
Updated: Kidnapping victim found safe in residence
Update - Feb. 14, 2:25 p.m.RCMP have confirmed they found Leanna Frenchman safe at a residence on St. Laurent Drive, the same street where they found the stolen car. She was found at about 1:30 p.m., ...
Feb 14, 2025
Stay skeptical to avoid evolving online scams like fake Peavey Mart website
As online scams become more sophisticated, and in some cases more localized, a cybersecurity expert warns Canadians to stay vigilant against fraudulent websites, fake social media ads, and phishing sc...
Feb 13, 2025
Nipawin woman charged with armed robbery near Elk Ridge
A 20-year-old Nipawin woman is in police custody following an armed robbery at a business at the intersections of Highway 2 and 264 near Elk Ridge. Jake Grieves is charged with one count of robbery an...
Feb 12, 2025
Saulteaux FN fight over Battlefords Provincial Park ends with Supreme Court dismissal
The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear an application from the Saulteaux First Nation (SFN) regarding the transfer of land that became the Battlefords Provincial Park. In 1960, SFN surrendered 207 ...
Feb 12, 2025
Man responsible for car jacking and flight from police avoids trial by entering guilty pleas
A man who made good on a promise to continue his criminal ways, unless allowed to serve a sentence at a rehabilitation facility, is now awaiting sentencing on his new charges and likely facing a much ...
Feb 12, 2025
ERT members explain decision to fire on Sask. man during second day of inquest
The second day of a coroner's inquest into the fatal confrontation between Trent Angus and RCMP three years ago saw four Emergency Response Team (ERT) members testify about their decision to open fire...
Feb 11, 2025
Prince Albert Police release use of force numbers as part of transparency plan
In an effort to increase the amount of information flowing between the police service and the public and to build community trust, the Prince Albert Police has changed how it handles some information,...
Feb 11, 2025
