Local News
Serious accident west of Rosetown; update on accident north of Lloydminster
Just after 10 last night, Rosetown RCMP issued an advisory that there was a serious accident on Highway #7 approximately 15 kilometres west of Rosetown. While the highway was closed at the time with detours in place, the Highway Hotline does not indicate any closures this morning, but it does indicate roads in the area...
8m ago
Social Services cheques need to be picked up in person
If you receive a cheque from the Ministry of Social Services, you need to pick it up in person. The Ministry issued a statement indicating that although Canada Post has resumed service, due to the backlog of mail, the government has made the decision to continue with in-person pick-up of benefit cheques at local servic...
18h ago
Saskatchewan will not receive an equalization payment
Saskatchewan remains a "have" province according to the Government of Canada. In a letter to the province from the new Finance Minister, it outlines total major transfers to Saskatchewan for 2025-26 will round to $2.2 billion, an increase of $83 million from 2024-25 but the province is not eligible for an equ...
19h ago
In 2024 Hanukkah and Christmas coincide
It's a relatively rare occurrence, but this year December 25th is a big day for both Christians and Jewish people. Along with the traditions around Christmas and the birth of Jesus, Hanukkah begins Wednesday (25th), which is an eight-night celebration of the miracle of the oil, which is called the "festival of lig...
19h ago
Prince Albert Police arrest one person in car jacking
Prince Albert RCMP are investigating a robbery on Sturgeon Lake First Nation. The call came in at 4:20 p.m. last Friday. RCMP say several individuals approached a male victim who was threatened and his vehicle stolen. Officers began patrolling to find the stolen vehicle and soon located it driving on the First Nation, ...
19h ago
Armed robbery at gas station near Market Mall
The Saskatoon Police Service says early this morning a gas station was robbed. It happened around 6:30 a.m. in the 2300 block of Preston Avenue South which is where the Petro Can at Market Mall is located. An employee told police that a male entered the business, demanded the till be opened and fled with an undisclosed...
19h ago
Serious accident north of Lloydminster
Shortly before 9 a.m. Tuesday morning, Maidstone RCMP reported there was a serious collision on Highway #17 approximately five kilometres north of Lloydminster. Highway 17 was closed, and traffic was being re-routed with RCMP advising motorist to expect delays. The latest check of the Highway Hotline indicates there is...
19h ago
Prince Albert Police advise those celebrating the holidays to find a safe ride home
With the holiday season now basically here, the Prince Albert Police Service advises that officers are working to keep the community safe from impaired drivers. Leading up to the holiday season, Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan in Prince Albert, along with Mothers Against Drunk Driving, conducted two check stops,...
Dec 23, 2024
Good deed not such a good deed after all
The Regina Police Service has charged a 29-year-old man in connection to a stolen vehicle, which seemingly began as a citizen doing a good deed. Just before 12:30 a.m. Saturday, officers responded to a stolen vehicle in progress at the 2900 block of Parliament Avenue. They learned the victim's vehicle was stuck in the ...
Dec 23, 2024
Recall of baby mat from Amazon
Health Canada reports that a play mat available on Amazon and manufactured in China has been recalled due to a choking hazard. It's the FLAGAV 79 X 59-inch play mat with roads, hot air ballons, ferris wheels and truck graphic designs on it. Frequent use of detergents with alcohol and chemical ingredients can cause the ...
Dec 23, 2024
Highway re-opened at scene of rollover near Hafford
Blaine Lake RCMP say Highway 40 about 6 kilometres west of Hafford has been reopened to traffic. Over the noon hour today (Mon), police alerted there had been a rollover there and the road was closed in both directions. The report from the RCMP doesn't say when the accident happened, but from when the report was releas...
Dec 23, 2024
String of rural municipal office and small business break-ins over past few years could be connected
Saskatchewan RCMP are investigating multiple break and enters to municipal offices and small businesses in the province over the past few years, believing they may be connected. On August 2nd, Canora RCMP responded to a break and enter at Rama's municipal office and determined an unknown suspect or suspects broke in an...
Dec 23, 2024
Saskatchewan Premier makes the CTF "nice" list
CBC President and CEO Catherine Tait tops the Taxpayer Naughty List for dishing out executive bonuses that cost more than the average Canadian worker makes in a year. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation has released its naughty and nice list. Federal Director Franco Terrazzano says the head of CBC is joined by Global Aff...
Dec 23, 2024
Prince Albert Police investigate alleged assault Saturday night
The Prince Albert Police Service says officers responded to a report of a disturbance Saturday where they were told a man was inside a hospitality business yelling and screaming. This was at 7:50 p.m. in the 600 block of Marquis Road East. Officers located the man in the custody of security staff and they say while he ...
Dec 23, 2024
Stabbing in Saskatoon's Meadowgreen neighbourhood
The Saskatoon Police Service says a 29-year-old Saskatoon woman is in stable condition in hospital after being stabbed. At approximately 2:20 a.m., Monday (today), police were called to a report of a machete stabbing at a suite in the 500 block of Avenue X South. Upon arrival officers located a woman suffering from a s...
Dec 23, 2024
Number of drug possession charges drop in Saskatoon - not because there are fewer individuals found with drugs
Charges laid for drug possession in Saskatoon have dropped significantly in recent years, but not for the reasons you may think. In 2022, amendments to the Canadian Drug and Substances Act came into effect, which requested officers look at substance abuse as a health or social issue instead of a criminal offence. Inste...
Dec 23, 2024
Two missing teens have been located.
Warman RCMP were looking for two 15-year-old girls, Allayna Bugghins and Melissa Guenther, reported missing in November, but they have been located and police say they are safe.
Dec 23, 2024
Gas prices expected to remain stable for Christmas holiday travel
Gasbuddy.com's head of petroleum analysis says they've seen a mostly stable week for gas prices as millions of motorists prepare to travel for Christmas. Patrick De Haan predicts, "With oil prices continuing to move sideways, gas prices are likely to hold near current levels in the coming week." However, he d...
Dec 23, 2024
Highway Hotline snapshot of provincial highways Monday
Updated at 10:30 a.m. LATEST SUMMARY OF PROVINCIAL HIGHWAY CONDITIONS LISTED BY DISTRICT: HIGHWAY #1: Manitoba Border to Whitewood: Bare Dry Conditions Exist Whitewood to Wolseley: Partly Covered and Pavement Frost Wolseley to Regina: Reduced Visibility, Partly Covered, Pavement Frost and Fog Regina to Moose Jaw: Red...
Dec 23, 2024