Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
On January 8, 2023 at approximately 7:50 a.m., Prince Albert RCMP received a report of a structure fire at a business on 48 Street West in the RM of Prince Albert.
The Prince Albert Fire Department responded to the fire, which caused significant damage to the business. Prince Albert RCMP assisted at the scene. Investigation determined the fire appeared to be deliberately set.
As a result of continued investigation, a person of interest was arrested in the City of Prince Albert at approximately 9:30 a.m.
No charges have been laid and the investigation continues at this time, with the assistance of Saskatchewan RCMP’s General Investigation Section and fire investigators from the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency. Updates will be provided when available.
Anyone with information about this incident should contact Prince Albert RCMP at 306-765-5500. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.