Starting this weekend, the provincial highways department will start repaving Broadway street west from Highway 10 to Dalebrook Drive. The work includes the intersection in front of the Gallagher Centre. Detours will be in place, and the project is expected to be completed by June 30th. Meantime, paving on Broadway street East is scheduled to […]
A Yorkton man found guilty of two counts of Dangerous Driving Causing Death, has been sentenced to jail time. On September 24th, 2016, two vehicles collided on Highway 10, just south of Yorkton. 29-year-old Tyler Dobko and 17-year-old Jordan Stoll were killed, while 21-year-old Hunter Arnold received serious injuries. In Yorkton Court of Queen’s Bench this (Fri) afternoon, Arnold was sentenced […]
The Punnichy RCMP are advising the public of a serious single vehicle accident approximately 2 miles west of Quinton on Highway 15. Emergency crews are currently on scene, including fire, EMS and Police. The investigation is expected to take several hours, and motorists are being asked to slow down when passing emergency vehicles or personnel. […]
A Canupawakpa Dakota First Nation woman charged with Second Degree Murder is off the hook. On July 21, 2018, a 31-year-old Virden man, whose name has not been released, was pronounced dead in hospital, after being found at a Virden residence with injuries consistent with being involved in an altercation. 31-year-old Cassidy Eagle was charged with Second […]
Three people charged in a November 2017 murder at a home in Neepawa were back in court yesterday (THURS). The charges stem from the investigation into the death of a 62-year old man. 20-year-old Kelsie Lesergent, and 21-year-old Molly Syganiec, both of Brandon, are each charged with Second Degree Murder, while 34-year-old Denver Henderson, of Killarney, Manitoba, is […]
Two men arrested in connection with a crime spree that started in Saskatoon, and ended near Invermay, have appeared in court again. In Melfort yesterday (Thu), 20-year-old Brandon Peeteetuce was remanded to next Thursday, while 20-year-old Dorion Loessel was remanded to December 5th for a Preliminary Inquiry. Mounties say an armed robbery occurred March 4th in Prince Albert, and there were attempted robberies later […]
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says our province will seek intervener status in the Alberta government’s court challenge on the constitutionality of the federal carbon tax. Alberta’s justice minister says the province has filed a reference case with the Alberta Court of Appeal. In May, the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal ruled that a federally imposed carbon […]
The 14th edition of the Parkland College “Dollars For Scholars Golf Classic” was a wet one, but yesterday’s rainy weather didn’t keep the 87 golfers taking part, from enjoying the day. The final total has yet to be determined, but Tournament Chair Brendan Wagner says that this year’s event raised between 14 and 15-thousand dollars […]
Summer arrives on the prairies this morning, marking the longest day of the year. The summer solstice officially occurs at 9:54 in Saskatchewan, 10:54 in Manitoba. Today is also National Indigenous Peoples Day. It’s a day to recognize and celebrate the cultures and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples of Canada.
The Tiny House Project on the Cote First Nation wrapped up yesterday (Wed) with a ceremony and key presentation. Anita Vincent, Programs Coordinator with Parkland College, says the project aimed at helping students develop skills, and also help with the housing situation. She adds the energy efficient house was presented to Elder Gloria Pelletier of […]
