Tag Archives: Crime & Courts
New federal commission established to review potential wrongful convictions
Having spent 23 years in prison for a crime he did not commit, David Milgard dedicated the rest of his life to advocating for others who had been wrongfully convicted.And that passion has led to the R...
Dec 18, 2024
Prince Albert warrant enforcement project results in 49 arrests
A special initiative by the Prince Albert Police Service Proactive Policing Unit (PPU) to locate and apprehend offenders with outstanding warrants, has had some good results. November's project led to...
Dec 18, 2024
‘Miscarriage of justice’: FSIN calls for appeal, new law in Kennedy case
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) is calling for an appeal and law changes after charges were stayed for a woman who struck and killed a nine year old girl on a marked crosswalk in...
Dec 18, 2024
East Hill shooting case proceeds to trial
Following a lengthy delay, a Prince Albert shooting case that dates back to last February is back on track.Trial dates have now been secured at provincial court for Harley Theriault, who had dismissed...
Dec 17, 2024
Cockrill found in violation in one conflict of interest investigation, cleared in another
Saskatchewan's Conflict of Interest Commissioner concluded MLA and Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill breached conflict of interest regulations when it came to his father-in-law's business receiving gove...
Dec 17, 2024
Meth, phone and charger seized at Sask. Pen
Staff at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary near Prince Albert have seized over $260,000 worth of contraband, including meth. On December 13, the vigilance of staff members resulted in the discovery of met...
Dec 17, 2024
Fire at old service station deliberately set, says RCMP
A fire yesterday that destroyed an old service station on Highway 3 west of Prince Albert was caused by arson. RCMP confirmed today that they are investigating because the fire was deliberately set. B...
Dec 17, 2024
Woman wanted in stabbing in East Hill area
One woman was taken to Victoria Hospital this morning after being stabbed in the East Hill area. Prince Albert Police were called to the 2900 Block of 5A Avenue East just after 7 am and found Parkland...
Dec 16, 2024
New trial ordered in sex assault of 5-year-old in Battlefords area
The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has ordered a new trial for a man who was previously convicted of sexually assaulting a five-year-old girl in a historic case from 2013. According to court documents, ...
Dec 16, 2024
Man shot in the head after drug deal turns sour: court
A man responsible for shooting another man in the head, after asking for help towing a vehicle, has taken responsibility for his actions.Dominic Chase Ahenakew appeared Monday morning at Court of King...
Dec 16, 2024
