Today could be the day the Manitoba provincial election campaign kicks off. In June, premier Brian Pallister announced he was moving the date to September 10th, from October of next year. Under provincial law, there must be a minimum 28 day campaign, so to meet the September date, Pallister needs to meet the Lt. Governor […]
RCMP are asking the public’s help in finding a van stolen last Friday from the Kahkewistahaw Gas Station in Yorkton. It’s a 2005 grey Pontiac Montana with Saskatchewan licence plate 595 LKZ, and has not been recovered. Police are also looking for a man and woman wanted in connection with the theft. Anyone with information […]
A Saskatchewan micro distillery out of Lumsden has a Facebook video that has gone viral, garnering over 10-million views. They’ve also been getting requests from different markets, but the company’s Braeden Raiwet says for now, it’s only available in Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba. The vodka is a vibrant blue, from the blue pea flower used […]
NDP Health Critic Vicki Mowat and Mental Health Critic Danielle Chartier have been crossing the province this summer holding town hall meetings on the status of healthcare and mental health care in Saskatchewan. The two made a stop at the University of Regina on Thursday to hear concerns that people have. Mowat says one theme […]
A partial sale of Sasktel was very close to materializing according to the provincial NDP. A new report released by the Saskatchewan Information and Privacy Commissioner shows the Sask Party government had a secret committee that would exchange information with potential buyers, something the NDP says put the crown corporation at risk. Finance Critic Trent […]
Two men charged after numerous robberies on the Muscowpetung First Nation, were back in court yesterday (THURS). 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 next Thursday (15th). Meanwhile, 21-year-old Michael Obey, of Regina, who is also charged with several offences, including […]
RCMP have issued a Canada-wide warrant for a 7th person wanted in the murder of a woman near North Battleford in May. Police are looking for Nikita Cook of the Onion Lake First Nation. She’s charged with 1st degree murder and kidnapping. Tiki Laverdiere was attending a funeral in late April, and was reported missing […]
One of two people charged in connection with a March 24th drug bust in The Pas, has made another court appearance. The search, at a home on Third Street East, turned up nine grams of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, cash, cellphones, and various weapons, including knives and brass knuckles. 48-year-old Roger Dram, of Winnipeg, appeared in court there yesterday […]
The trial has ended, for one of five people charged after a report of shots fired on the Keeseecoose First Nation, back in January. The trial for Cole Cadotte wrapped up yesterday (THURS), in Kamsack Provincial Court, and the matter was adjourned to August 23rd, in Yorkton, when the judge’s decision will be rendered. In […]
The first of two Garth Brooks concerts goes tonight (Fri) from Mosaic Stadium. Concert goers will have easy access to and from the event with free chartered city buses running from the same locations as Roughriders games. There will be traffic restrictions, and free shuttle buses will also be offered from various locations. Doors open […]
