Nigel Maxwell

Prince Albert

Senior Reporter at paNOW

Senior reporter paNOW, wedding dj, CWE ring announcer, and above all a very proud father.

Articles

Resort Village of Candle Lake declares State of Emergency

4 days ago | panow.com | Nigel Maxwell

By Fire response Jun 3, 2025 | 4:27 PM With a massive nearby wildfire showing no signs of slowing down, the Resort Village of Candle Lake has Declared a State of Emergency. As per the latest update from the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA), the Shoe Fire is now less than 14 km from Candle Lake and is about 470,000 hectares in size.
Mayor says city in ‘holding pattern’ Red Cross responsible for housing evacuees

4 days ago | panow.com | Nigel Maxwell

By Evacuee response Jun 3, 2025 | 1:18 PM In over 70 years, the mayor of Prince Albert says he cannot recall a situation as severe. Bill Powalinsky is referring to the rapidly growing wildfires and the thousands of people being forced to evacuate their homes. Many of them have arrived in Prince Albert to register and require shelter. In 2015, Sask Polytech was opened up to house evacuees.
Teenage boy accused of threatening security guard with machete

4 days ago | panow.com | Nigel Maxwell

By Crime Jun 3, 2025 | 11:18 AM A 16-year-old boy is accused of threatening a Prince Albert security guard with a large knife. The incident happened early Tuesday morning at a business in the 800 block of 15th Street East. The boy who fled the scene was later arrested without incident. Officers searched the area and located a machete. There were no injuries reported. —[email protected] Blue Sky: @nigelmaxwell.bsky.social
Woman with pipe wrench alleged responsible for vandalism spree

5 days ago | panow.com | Nigel Maxwell

By Court proceedings Jun 2, 2025 | 2:26 PM More than 20 vandalized vehicles in Prince Albert’s East Hill area are being connected to a woman who was found carrying a pipe wrench. On May 31, at around 3:30 a.m., police were called to the 400 block of 26 Street East for a report of a disturbance. Further information stated someone was hitting vehicles with a pipe wrench.
Teen with gun receives conditional discharge

5 days ago | panow.com | Nigel Maxwell

By Court proceedings Jun 2, 2025 | 1:36 PM A 14-year-old youth caught with a gun has received a conditional discharge. On May 9, Prince Albert Police was told about a group of three teen boys walking in the area of 13th Street West and 16th Avenue West. One of the teens was reportedly carrying a shotgun so officers began to canvas the area looking for the suspects.
Trial dates confirmed for MLCN murder case

5 days ago | panow.com | Nigel Maxwell

By Court proceedings Jun 2, 2025 | 11:36 AM Two weeks have been set aside this fall for the trial of a man accused of second-degree murder. Walker Smith’s jury trial has been scheduled to start Oct. 27. That was the outcome of Friday’s pre-trial hearing at Court of King’s Bench in Prince Albert. In the early morning hours of Nov. 12, 2023, Waskesiu/Montreal Lake RCMP received a request to help EMS at a residence on the reserve.
Shellbrook Relay for Life returns, raises over $10K

6 days ago | panow.com | Nigel Maxwell

“So we’re showing up for them. We’re showing up for all our family members. Everyone in some way, both you and me, has been affected by cancer, so I think it’s a cause that kinda touches everyone in some way.” The survivor’s walk. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)The event ran for five fours and received a lot of support from local businesses. Local RCMP members also served hamburgers.
MN-S declares state of emergency

1 week ago | panow.com | Nigel Maxwell

By A call for help May 31, 2025 | 11:46 AM The Métis Nation government in Saskatchewan has joined the provincial government and several first nations from Northern Saskatchewan in declaring a State of Emergency. According to Saturday’s media release, an alarming number of their citizens are being forced to flee their home communities as hot, dry conditions and high winds persist.
Smoky conditions don’t dissuade spirit at youth powwow

1 week ago | panow.com | Nigel Maxwell

“I think there’s going to be 2,500 to 3,000 kids, plus adults, so you know we’ll be a little bit more congested, but it’ll be fine. I mean, we’ll adapt,” he said. Grass dancers help bless the soil. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)Chow said the event is about culture and teaching people about the culture. One of the lessons taught is that the dancers wear regalia, and it should never be referred to as outfits or costumes.
Byron Bear death case concludes with acquittal of key suspect, Crown appeal uncertain

1 week ago | panow.com | Nigel Maxwell

Following the death of Byron Bear on Dec. 6, 2021, Oliver was one of five men charged and the trial wrapped up last November. In the early morning hours when the shooting happened, he along with four other men all gathered at a Midtown area home and were expecting the arrival of some people who were coming to cause trouble over a $1,300 drug debt Oliver owed.