The Regina Police Service has laid charges on two men connected to a firearms offence from May 9, 2019. 25-year-old James Wilkinson of Regina has been charged with attempted murder, and 22-year-old Sharmarke Dahir Ali of Regina has been charged with attempted murder using a restricted/prohibited firearm. The incident took place early on May 9th […]
Regina Police is advising the public to ask for credentials from door-to-door canvassers whenever they come to your property. This comes after some people claiming to be from the North Central Family Centre were seen going door-to-door asking for recycling, despite the family centre reporting that they are not canvassing. The NCFC says whenever they […]
A car on fire forced about 80 people out of their apartment building in downtown Regina early Friday morning. The fire was located in the parkade of the building located on the 1700 block of Hamilton street. Just two people were taken to hospital, and the fire has since been put out. It is not […]
VICTORIA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Ottawa is open to proposals from the private sector for a refinery in British Columbia, as a public inquiry into the province’s soaring gas prices reviews possible solutions. The prime minister says he knows B.C. residents are struggling and the federal government is open to ideas that would make life more […]
After Thursday’s widespread tornado warnings in Saskatchewan, there was only one touchdown and some damaging wind. Environment Canada says there was one confirmed tornado near Red Pheasant Cree Nation, but it was weak and didn’t cause any damage. The weather agency’s Justin Shaer says there were very strong wind gusts in the Saskatoon area. “There […]
Back to Batoche Days is celebrating its 49th year. The four-day event south of Prince Albert features Metis traditional activities, sporting events and entertainment. The Metis Nation Minister of Batoche says remembering the historical and cultural significance that brings Metis people together from across Western Canada is a happy and emotional experience. Sherry McLellan feels […]
(Photo supplied by the Canadian Press) OTTAWA — The federal government promised $900 million in compensation Thursday to settle multiple class-action lawsuits lodged on behalf of survivors of sexual harassment, gender discrimination and sexual assault in the military. The settlement provides $800 million for members of the Canadian Armed Forces and $100 million in compensation for another class of employees […]
With the expenses of transportation becoming too costly, the Northern Wild Fishery in Wollaston Lake has decided to shut down their operations. Between the closure of the fishery in Wollaston Lake and the retail store in Prince Albert, 25 people including local fisherman are without a job. Anne Robillard, CEO of the Hatchet Lake Development […]
Saskpower is continuing with their commercial and industrial smart meter program this year. The crown will install 20,000 new smart meters to several businesses, including some of Saskpower’s biggest customers. Spokesperson Joel Cherry said some customers that will have the new meters will be oilfields and other large customers of that nature. “The other half […]
A new set of passing lanes are scheduled to open on Highway 2, north of Moose Jaw. Some passing lanes opened earlier this week on Highway 7 near Rosetown. Highways and Infrastructure Minister Lori Carr said in a release that Highway 2 north of Moose Jaw is a busy highway and the new passing lanes […]
