Crime & Courts

Lawyers looking for resolution in Husky case

The lawyers involved in the Husky Energy court case say they are making progress in their resolution effort. Judge Lorna Dyck received an update from provincial Crown prosecutor Matthew Miazga, federa...

Mar 19, 2019 The Husky Energy case returned to North Battleford Provincial Court Tuesday. It has been adjourned to May 14. (file photo/battlefords NOW Staff)

Man sentenced to penitentiary time for firearms charge

A man who fell asleep behind the wheel wearing body armour with a sawed-off shotgun by his side will serve time in a federal penitentiary. The lawyer for Jeremy Bird requested that her client serve hi...

Mar 18, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)

RCMP make arrest in manslaughter case

Following two weeks of investigation by the RCMP's Major Crime Unit North, Flora Marie Ratt from Pinehouse Lake, Sask., was arrested and charged with manslaughter, in relation to the death of Lloyd De...

Mar 15, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Global condemnation, condolences after NZ mosque attack

baBRUSSELS - World leaders expressed condolences and condemnation Friday following the deadly attacks on mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch, while Muslim leaders said the mass shooting wa...

Mar 15, 2019

One P.A. robbery suspect released on bail

One of four people charged in relation to several attempted robberies in the region was released on bail Thursday. The charges stem from incidents on March 4, when the group allegedly robbed a Prince ...

Lisa Brady Mar 14, 2019 (file photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Saskatoon police plane clocks biker going 250 km/h

UPDATE: Jonah Vanderlinden, 20, of Swanson, Sask., was charged with three counts of flight from a peace officer, and dangerous driving as a result of the incident. He will appear in Saskatoon Provinci...

Mar 14, 2019 (Twitter/@SPSAir1)

PAGC, police sign agreement on search and rescue operations

The Prince Albert Grand Council has signed a new agreement with local police and the RCMP to work together on search and rescue operations involving missing people. PAGC Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte si...

Mar 13, 2019 PAGC Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte and Prince Albert Police Chief Jon Bergen signed a memorandum of understanding Wednesday. (Charlene Tebbutt/paNOW Staff)

RCMP release more details about police pursuit

RCMP are releasing more details following the arrest of two people Tuesday afternoon south of the city where a police vehicle was damaged in a vehicle pursuit. Police said in a media release Wednesday...

Mar 13, 2019 A police pursuit near MacDowall Tuesday has led to the arrest of two people. (Charlene Tebbutt/ paNOW Staff)

Man accused of Kinistin assaults has case adjourned

A man who accused of a series of assaults will wait one more week before his case moves forward.Keenan Scott's case was adjourned until Tuesday, March 19 as his lawyer awaits a bail verification repor...

Lisa Brady Mar 12, 2019 Melfort Provincial Court. (file photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Trial date set for man accused of robbing Drafties bar

A trial date has been set for the Melfort man accused of robbing Drafties bar last March.Dustin Roberge was at Melfort Court of Queen's Bench on Monday afternoon. He will stand trial this December.RCM...

Mar 12, 2019 Melfort Court of Queen's Bench. (file photo/northeastNOW Staff)