by MBC News | Jan 15, 2020
Crime is on the rise in Prince Albert. That’s according to statistics released this week by the Prince Albert Police Service. Compared to 2018, weapons charges were up by 47 per cent, robberies 25 per cent and drug charges also jumped 25 per cent in 2019....
by MBC News | Jan 15, 2020
Joshua Albin Lecky-Harper was arrested Wednesday in Onion Lake. Meadow Lake RCMP are searching for two suspects who allegedly fled from police in a stolen vehicle on Jan. 4. RCMP responded to a report of a stolen white Dodge pickup truck that was leaving Meadow Lake...
by MBC News | Jan 15, 2020
Thousands of former Indian Day School students are expected to file for compensation over the next two and a half years. The application process started Monday. Yet as the paperwork begins to be filled, the Saskatchewan Law Society is advising on what the legal...
by MBC News | Jan 14, 2020
UPDATE – RCMP say 25-year-old Charlie Charles has been taken into custody. Charles was arrested Tuesday in Prince Albert. He is charged with first-degree murder, kidnapping and forcible confinement in the December 2019 death of Sheena Billette of La Ronge....
by MBC News | Jan 14, 2020
Broadcaster Clarence Iron will be back behind the mic very soon calling NHL games in Cree. Iron, who lives in Pinehouse, SK, will be broadcasting an NHL game between the Winnipeg Jets and Chicago Blackhawks in Cree on APTN this coming Sunday. He says doing NHL games...
by MBC News | Jan 14, 2020
Getting timely and affordable access to legal counsel can be a challenge for many people. In order to alleviate some of this challenge, Prince Albert was host to a legal resource fair on Monday. The resource fair provided free legal advice in a number of areas...
by MBC News | Jan 13, 2020
The family of Rocky Lonechild is calling for Regina Police Chief Evan Bray to apologize, fire and suspend officers involved in Lonechild’s arrest in December. Police claim that a vehicle containing Lonechild was stopped early on December 13, on a home invasion...
by MBC News | Jan 13, 2020
Four players on the La Ronge Ice Wolves will be taking part in the SJHL/MJHL Showcase next week in Regina, SK. Forwards Aaron Greyeyes, Daylon Mannon and Kyle Ford will be joined by defenceman James Philpott at the tournament. La Ronge Ice Wolves Head Coach and GM...
by MBC News | Jan 13, 2020
UPDATE – RCMP say they have located the body of a La Ronge man who went missing on New Year’s Day. Police say they do not suspect foul play in the death of 55-year-old Melvin Powder. No further details have been released at this time. RCMP continue to...
by MBC News | Jan 13, 2020
The Cowessess First Nation has banned two members from its community for one year for crystal meth cases. “Both sellers and users must be held accountable for the far-reaching ramifications of their actions. Selling illegal drugs and prescription pills affects...
