Everyone managed to get out safely, after a fire broke out in a home on the Ochapowace First Nation late last night. The Whitewood fire department was called out, but the home was fully engulfed in flames when they arrived. They were on scene until 2:00 this morning. The cause has not been determined.
It’s day 2 of the Yorkton Exhibition and Summer Fair. The Exhibition’s Kaitlyn McMurphy says today is Legacy Co-Op kiddies day. “There’s exhibits on all day long…and our outdoor rodeo begins at 7 p.m. tonight” she said. Chamber of Commerce executive director Juanita Polegi says there are also plenty of free events on the grounds. “While […]
SaskEnergy released its figures from the 2018-2019 fiscal year earlier today (Thursday). The Crown corporation announced that commodity rates are at their lowest in 20 years and that there be no increases coming soon. Although Minister for SaskEnergy Bronwyn Eyre says with the carbon tax, there will still be an increase for residential homeowners. The […]
A man charged with multiple child pornography offences in connection to a joint investigation has appeared in court. The 35-year-old, who can’t be named due to a publication ban, was in Regina today (Thurs), and was remanded in custody for next Thursday (July 11) in the Queen City. His co-accused, an unidentified 40-year-old man, is […]
The Broadview RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Stacie Bear from the Ochapowace First Nation. Bear was last seen at a residence on the first nation last (Wed) night around 11:45pm, and may be in Regina but has not been confirmed. She is described a 5’4″ tall, 120 pounds with black […]
A new court date has been set, for a Brandon man charged in connection with a violent incident in Russell last month. Russell RCMP say they were 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 suspect returned, and […]
Scattered showers this past week brought more moisture to many parts of Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan Agriculture Crop Specialist Cory Jacob says although this additional rainfall has alleviated concerns of dry conditions in some areas, more will be needed to help crops develop. Jacob says the majority of crops in the province are in poor to good condition, but […]
22 construction electricians have had their certifications suspended after an investigation into cheating at Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Moose Jaw campus. The alleged cheating took place from 2015 to 2018, and involved some apprentices attending technical training, and found the apprentices obtained access to materials they should not have had access to during technical training. The sanctions […]
An 18-year-old man, wanted in connection with a string of incidents in the Kamsack area, between the end of May and June 25th, has made his first court appearance. 18-year-old Chase Quewezance, who Kamsack RCMP say was unlawfully at large, out of Regina, was arrested last Friday (June 28th), on a total of 24 charges, […]
A shake-up in Canora, as Gina Rakochy has resigned as Mayor, effective June 30th. With the next civic election not until next fall, a by-election will be held to fill the spot, with the earliest possible date August 28th. Sheldon Derkatch is currently the deputy mayor. As well, council also announced the retirement of their senior public works […]
