Saskatchewan

Police uncovered 1,184 pounds of cannabis in a traffic stop just east of Indian Head. Monday, the Highway Patrol pulled over a semi-trailer unit headed from BC to Ontario. The Highway Patrol called in RCMP members from Indian Head for some help. When they checked the trailer, police uncovered 1,184 pounds of dried cannabis on […]

A tale of opposites when it comes to growing conditions from one side of the province to the other. The provincial crop report indicated the heatwave is rapidly advancing crop development but its also causing heat stress and lowering yield potential, forcing some producers in the south to harvest crops for feed. Daryl Fransoo with […]

PROVINCE-WIDE The continued heat and lack of moisture has accelerated crop advancement throughout the province.  With the current conditions crops throughout many regions are stressed, causing yield potential to further decline this week.  Producers are hoping for moisture to help with head and pod filling on later seeded crops but for many advanced crops, any […]

People who use the “PlayNow” on-line gaming portal are being asked to log in, and change their passwords. This comes after the BC Lottery Commission noticed a higher than normal volume on its gaming site. An investigation revealed there were attempts at what is called “credential stuffing” Its described as a situation where criminals attempt […]

We are so lucky to live where we do. There are so many great things about living on the prairies. Each season brings its own unique charm, and every day offers its own special moments. One of the things I love is the beautiful skies we get to look at every day. Their vastness and […]

Different season, same situation for Tre Ford. The Canadian quarterback will make his first start of 2024 on Saturday night when Edmonton (0-7) visits the Saskatchewan Roughriders (5-2). Ford, of Niagara Falls, Ont., started his first game last season after the Elks had dropped eight straight and ended up leading the franchise to all four of its […]

After the horrible devastation in Jasper, people in Saskatchewan and Alberta have come together to help the beleaguered residents of the iconic, picturesque town in Jasper National Park. Harvard Media and its radio and digital outlets in two provinces teamed up with other radio stations to promote the website albertadayofcaring.com. People in Alberta and Saskatchewan […]

A new court date has been set for two of three people, arrested in connection with a drug and weapon bust in Yorkton,  On May 16, Mounties executed search warrants at three Yorkton homes, and a made a traffic stop on Seventh Avenue South. They seized about 42 grams of cocaine, drug trafficking paraphernalia, bear […]

An update in the case of two people charged in connection with two drug busts in Yorkton. On April 30, 40-year-old Jesse Wintonyk admitted to Possession of Cocaine and MDMA for the Purpose of Trafficking, and received a 15-month conditional sentence. Meanwhile, on June 7, 26-year-old Honora Kitchekeesik of Yorkton pleaded guilty to Trafficking Cocaine, […]

Another court appearance for one of three people charged in connection with a drug and weapon bust in Yorkton and Melville. 35-year-old Jesse Starr of Melville was in Regina Tuesday, and was remanded in custody to August 6. On January 17, Mounties pulled over a vehicle in Yorkton, and seized crystal meth, fentanyl and cash. […]