Those who work in human service, animal welfare, health care and enforcement agencies will come together for a one day workshop on animal hoarding in Regina tomorrow (wed). Don Ferguson, executive director of Animal Protection Services of Saskatchewan says there’s been a slight increase in the number of cases Animal Protection Services of Saskatchewan has […]
An Esterhazy man facing firearm charges, now has new trial dates. The matters for 55-year-old John Churchill were heard in Yorkton Provincial Court today (Tue), where they were adjourned to Esterhazy for October. Last June, RCMP responded to a complaint of a firearm being discharged in Yarbo, and Churchill was arrested in November. He faces additional charges of Break and Enter, Careless Storage of a Firearm, […]
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. 34-year-old Savannah Cowley, of OCN, appeared in The Pas yesterday […]
Another court appearance has been made by a Pukatawagan man, accused of killing another man from that community. Last June, RCMP say an 18-year-old man was pronounced dead, after being taken to the Pukatawagan Nursing Station. 20-year-old Nikosis Bighetty was arrested on October 25th, and charged with Manslaughter. Bighetty is free on bail, with his next court date […]
The trial for a woman charged in connection with a 2017 drug bust in the Estevan area has begun. 52-year-old Marion Ellson was charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, after a substance seized back in December of 2017, was found to contain carfentanil – a derivative of fentanyl, but is 100 times more powerful. Ellson’s […]
The Town of Kelvington has lifted a ban on open fires. A release from the town says the conditions that prompted the ban no longer exist, and it’s been lifted immediately.
There’s lots of speculation that Manitobans may be heading to the polls, ahead of the October 2020 scheduled election. Manitoba civil servants apparently got an email showing the government plans to start a blackout of promotions and announcements tomorrow. No date was specified, but but Manitoba governments are not allowed to promote activities or programs […]
A benefit concert will be held July 6th in Biggar for cattle producers impacted by the Argo Wildfire in late April. That blaze in the Biggar area destroyed more than 22,000 acres of pastures and bush, as well as at least 75 miles of fences. The concert in Biggar features Saskatchewan country music recording artist Chris […]
The federal government is working towards a single-use plastics ban to be in place as early as 2021. Some examples would be straws, plastic bags, cutlery, plates and stir sticks. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business believes this ban could hurt small businesses, and they need to be a part of the conversation. They urge the government […]
One of two men arrested following a weapons seizure in Yorkton, is now a wanted man. 28-year-old Dustin Venne failed to appear in Yorkton Provincial Court today (Mon), so a warrant was issued for his arrest. His co-accused, 27-year-old Kristopher McLellan, remains in custody, and returns to court on Wednesday On May 6th, the RCMP Crime […]
