Some traffic is moving through Highway 9 south, where a train and a semi hauling fuel collided, but restricted to only one lane. The accident happened just before noon today (Thurs) which resulted in the closure of the Highway for all of this afternoon. The C.P. Rail train that was involved has since moved on. […]
Authorities in Yorkton are still at the scene of a collision between a semi hauling fuel, and a CP train. The accident happened just before noon today (Thurs), on Highway 9 south. A listener told GX94 News that the train is through but the highway is still closed to traffic as firefighters remain on scene. Motorists […]
The search for Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky continues, and the RCMP can now confirm that there have been two established sightings of the suspects in the Gillam area. Cpl. Julie Courchaine says they will continue to search for the suspects in northern Manitoba. Over the past 48 hours, the Manitoba RCMP have received over […]
Crop damage has been reported in parts of Saskatchewan over the past week. Provincial Crops Analyst Cory Jacob says the weather and pests are to blame. Jacob says this week, producers are continuing with haying operations and scouting for pests.
One person is dead following yesterday’s (Wed) collision at the intersection of Highway 1 and Highway 9 near Whitewood. Just before noon, a motorcycle and a Correctional Services Canada transport vehicle collided, sending the driver of the motorcycle to hospital. The 62-year-old man later succumbed to his injuries in hospital. There were no reports of […]
A Hudson Bay woman hit it big at Yorkton’s Painted Hand Casino, winning more than 104 thousand dollars. Roberta Binkley and her husband stopped in at the casino on their way home from Regina July 21st, when she won the Power Strike Progressive jackpot. She plans on helping her daughter pay her college fees, buying […]
The SGI traffic safety focus for June was distracted driving, and a lot of people were caught doing it. The insurance company’s Scott McGregor says nearly 920 people were caught, with 800 for cell phone use, continuing a trend. There were also more than 7 thousand tickets for speeding, nearly 370 for impaired driving and […]
Blue-green algae have started showing up in Saskatchewan lakes and reservoirs due to the recent hot weather. The Water Security Agency and Ministry of Health advising the public to avoid swimming in or drinking water where blooms are occurring. In addition, caution should be taken when considering the consumption of fish or shellfish caught in […]
A new court date has been set for a Brandon man, charged in connection with a violent incident in Russell last month. Russell RCMP was called on the afternoon of June 24th, to a report of a 56-year-old man being assaulted, threatened, and having some of his belongings stolen. While officers were on scene, the […]
Some good news for SaskTel customers, in a number of local communities, as the provincial telephone company has announced it is expanding and improving its internet and cable TV services. Langenburg, Bredenbury, Saltcoats, Churchbridge, Norquay, Ebenezer, Rhein and Calder are among the communities, that will see the “interNET Extended 25 & 50” package, which the ciompany […]
