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Contraband, unauthorized items seized in Sask. Penitentiary's maximum-security unit
Once again, a massive amount of drugs and unauthorized items have been seized at Saskatchewan Penitentiary. The seizure took place Friday and saw officers confiscate methamphetamine, THC and SIM cards...
Jan 25, 2024 The Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert. (paNOW file photo)
Former Sask. Mountie found guilty of manslaughter
By Nigel Maxwell A loud gasp was heard in a Prince Albert courtroom on Thursday when a former Saskatchewan Mountie, charged with first-degree murder, was convicted on a lesser offence of manslaughter....
Jan 25, 2024 Bernie Herman was wearing handcuffs and shackles when he left Prince Albert Court of King's Bench on Thursday. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW)
Grieving mother hopes James Smith inquest leads to better supports for victims
By Nigel Maxwell Acknowledging feelings of anxiety, Vanessa Burns says she is looking forward to an inquest that will hopefully provide her with some closure and allow her to move on with her life. Bu...
Jan 12, 2024 Vanessa Burns with her five children. (Submitted/ Vanessa Burns)
Capping booze: Prince Albert will reduce hours for alcohol sales
By Susan McNeil Prince Albert City Council will change the hours liquor stores can sell alcohol for consumption off their premises after a vote on Monday. Anna Dinsdale, the newly hired Community Safe...
Jan 09, 2024 Liquor retailers in Prince Albert could soon see the hours they are allowed to operate reduced. (file photo/paNOW)
$1K donation made to Rosthern food bank in honour of murdered mother
By Nigel Maxwell Describing her late daughter's kind nature and heart of gold, Karen Daniels says a $1,000 donation to the food bank in Rosthern seemed like a fitting way to pay tribute to her. The ch...
Jan 08, 2024 Karen Daniels (left) with her daughter Monique Gamble and grandson Spirit Spence. (Karen Daniels/Submitted to paNOW)
Thousands of pigs lost in fire near Cudworth
By Alice McFarlene A fire tore through a large farrow-to-finish hog operation Thursday night north of Cudworth. The fire was called in by the site manager at roughly 7 p.m. RM of Hoodoo Reeve Derreck ...
Jan 05, 2024 (Photo 95637807 © Voratham Yuangngoen | Dreamstime.com)
Pine Grove inmate pronounced dead at hospital
A 23-year-old woman who was on remand at Pine Grove Correctional Centre near Prince Albert has died, the province said Thursday in a news release. Family members confirmed to paNOW that the woman is T...
Jan 04, 2024 Tatianna Custer, 23, was remanded into custody at Pine Grove and died Wednesday after being found unresponsive by prison staff. (paNOW file photo)
Outgoing WHL commissioner optimistic about new rink plans in P.A.
By Nolan Kowal Outgoing Western Hockey League commissioner Ron Robison is giving his nod of approval to the City of Prince Albert's plan to build a new 4,500-seat arena for the Prince Albert Raiders. ...
Jan 02, 2024 A mockup of the new rink for the Prince Albert Raiders. (City of Prince Albert)
Prince Albert Good Samaritan reflects on call for help
By Nigel Maxwell Prince Albert's Austin Baldwin says he does not consider himself a hero, just someone who was in the right place at the right time to help someone in need. The 26-year-old former fire...
Dec 19, 2023 A photo of emergency crews surrounding the truck where the incident took place on Saturday. (Submitted photo)
Sandy Bay man receives life sentence for death of ex's baby girl
By Nigel Maxwell A man responsible for the death of his ex-girlfriend's baby girl has received a life sentence and won't be eligible for parole for 13 years. Robert Alexander Bear's case was discussed...
Dec 18, 2023 "Baby Chase" was found unresponsive at a residence in Flin Flon on Aug. 11, 2020. (Submitted)
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