Country Thunder Saskatchewan is over for another year as most acts got to perform in front of thousands of country music fans during the weekend. Three shows were either cut short or cancelled due to inclement weather over the weekend, including Sunday night’s beer gardens performance by the Hunter Brothers and the cancelled Saturday night […]
Country Thunder Saskatchewan wrapped up Sunday night with headliner Chris Stapleton going as scheduled on the main stage. However, that wasn’t the case on Saturday night with Tim McGraw, as his show was cancelled after equipment and instruments were damaged in a major storm that swept through the area. The beer gardens were also closed […]
Some fans attending this year’s Country Thunder music festival were able to participate in the show’s newest attraction – a beach volleyball tournament. The tournament gave away over $10,000 in cash and prizes, and seemed to be a big hit among the concert crowd. The two sand courts were added to replace the Boys, Bulls […]
Saturday’s stormy weather in the Craven valley didn’t stop people from breaking the law at the festival. RCMP made 10 arrests throughout the day Saturday and lodged those prisoners, bringing the weekend total to 33. 12 charges were handed out including minors possessing or consuming liquor. One impaired driver was located and arrested along with […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A severe thunderstorm tracking towards the Country Thunder site at Craven forced organizers to shut things down early Saturday night. Due to some unstable weather, we have temporarily postponed Travis Tritt’s performance. We are asking everyone to return to their campsites. Day passes please head to the ball diamonds by the East end of Main […]
Country Thunder Saskatchewan has kept RCMP crews on site busy over the past two days. RCMP had 27 calls for service lThursday night which resulted in 10 people being arrested, and one person facing a breach of probation charge. Staff Sergeant Devin Pugh says he is expecting Friday night and the rest of the weekend […]
A rather large attraction has made its way to this year’s Country Thunder music festival. The slingshot is set up on Main Street, giving thrill seekers a ride 260 feet up at 160 kilometres an hour. Slingshot ride operator Ryan Klopp said this is the first year the slingshot has been to Craven. “We just got […]
Country Thunder Saskatchewan may officially get underway Thursday night on the main stage, but in the camp ground it’s been a different story. RCMP are reporting three arrests that have already been made with alcohol-related offences. No charges have been laid at this time. Staff Sergeant Devin Pugh said the number one priority for RCMP […]
Country Thunder is ready to roll this weekend with a star studded lineup. Craven will be hosting acts like Jake Owen, Tim McGraw and Chris Stapleton Thursday through Sunday. Marketing Director Gerry Krochak says most of the buzz this year is stemming from Chris Stapleton’s performance on Sunday night. “One of only two Canadian shows […]
