Suspect charged in death of man on Beardy’s Cree Nation

FREE

A 28-year-old Saskatoon man has been charged in connection with the shooting death last weekend of a man on the Beardy’s & Okemasis Cree Nation. A report on the CKOM Radio website cites RCMP sources as saying Robbie Cameron was arrested Tuesday, March 29 and charged with second-degree murder in the death of 22-year-old Cody Tait of Saskatoon. Cameron appeared […]

Langham’s Dieter Martin honoured with agrology institute life membership

FREE

Dieter Martin of Langham was one of seven individuals to receive an award from the Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists (SIA) at the organization’s 76th annual convention in Saskatoon March 30. Martin was awarded an SIA Honorary Life Membership “in recognition of his Saskatchewan achievements in and service to agriculture, bioresources, food or the environment,” according to a news release issued […]

Criminal proceeds help fund new police resources

FREE

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing more than $1.27 million to police agencies, the Victims’ Fund and community programs from the Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund. These assets will help municipal police forces purchase new resources, as well as offer supports for victims and aid in the delivery of community programming. Over $578,000 of this will be provided to Saskatchewan police […]

Hepburn woman wins $100K in lottery draw

FREE

Kelly Remenda was sure her eyes were playing tricks on her when she scanned her LOTTO 6/49 ticket on the Lotto Spot! app and 100,000 flashed across screen. But it was no trick; the Hepburn local won $100,000 on the Dec. 25 draw. “I was completely shocked at first,” she said while claiming her prize. “I wasn’t sure if I […]

Be wary of fraud scams, warns consumer watchdog

FREE

Digital investment tools and new technology have enabled fraudsters to target large numbers of Canadians. The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan is warning residents to be vigilant when considering investment opportunities, to watch for warning signs of fraud, and to protect themselves from financial predators. “Knowledge is the best defense against scams,” Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority Securities […]

2022-03-31

Spring road bans in effect in Corman Park

FREE

Truckers hauling heavy loads on gravel roads in rural municipalities (RMs), including the RM of Corman Park, RM of Vanscoy, and RM of Rosthern, will have to plan their routes carefully. Spring road bans in area  RMs came into effect on Monday, March 28. The restrictions will remain in effect for at least six weeks. During winter months, truckers are […]