Yorkton RCMP are warning of a fraud involving rental properties. They say the culprits are trying to secure damage and rental deposits for properties that aren’t theirs. RCMP remind people to use caution when replying for ads for rental properties, speak with the realtor or home owner, and never e-transfer, wire or mail money if […]
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is expanding mental health supports for patients heading into the emergency room at the Regina General Hospital. This will mean the number of psychiatric nurses will increase to four full-time equivalent positions. Director of Emergency services Glen Perchie says coverage by the psych nurses will be from 7:30 to midnight every […]
As fall approaches, the Saskatchewan government is reminding people about the best practices for open burning. Preeceville Mayor Garth Harris says until October 31st, a burn notification number is required in a provincial forest, in park land or in any quarter section wholly or partly within 4.5 kilometres of a provincial forest. Any person who […]
A two vehicle collision 3 kilometres north of Dauphin yesterday evening (Fri) has resulted in 2 deaths and various injuries. Dauphin RCMP say an eastbound Ford F150 went through the intersection of Provincial Road 362 and Road 147 North and hit the side of a north bound Dodge Ram. The occupants of the Dodge – two girls, […]
Indian Head RCMP have arrested two Ontario residents, in connection with a traffic stop near that community. Mounties received numerous calls about a vehicle driving erratically yesterday (Thu) morning, and they were able to track it down. A subsequent search of the vehicle turned up illicit drugs and fake documents. 29-year-old Shawn Anderson and 33-year-old Stephanie Maisey have […]
More time has been given to farmers to pay outstanding 2018-19 cash advances through the Advance Payments Program. The federal government has granted a six month extension until the end of March, and will continue to pay the interest on the interest-free portion of the outstanding advances. Dave Gallant is with the Canadian Canola Growers Association, […]
A Kelliher man has been charged for allegedly making inappropriate comments on social media. Yesterday afternoon (Thurs), Melville RCMP received complaints of racist and threatening comments made by an individual on Facebook. After investigating, it was determined the interactions constituted uttering threats of bodily harm and impersonating a peace officer. 45-year-old Patrick Kuhns will make his first court appearance […]
A Whitewood business owner facing drug-related charges, has had another court appearance. The matters for 47-year-old Jerry Martin were heard in Yorkton Court of Queen’s Bench today (Fri), and were adjourned until September 13th. In November of 2016, Mounties raided a home and a business in Whitewood, and they seized cash, marijuana, hash oil, cell phones, computers, and three vehicles. […]
If you’re looking for a chance to get involved in your community, here’s a great opportunity. Yorkton’s annual Terry Fox Run is set for Sunday, September 15th, but so far, finding people to get involved and organize the event has been tough. Wynter Philip, the School and Communities Coordinator for the provincial branch of the Terry […]
Two men charged after numerous robberies on the Muscowpetung First Nation, were back in court yesterday (Thu). 25-year-old Jarrett Poitras, of the Muscowpetung First Nation, who faces multiple charges, including Armed Robbery, was in Fort Qu’Appelle Provincial Court, and will return there on August 29th. Meanwhile, 21-year-old Michael Obey, of Regina, who is also charged with several offences, including […]
