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Miracle Treat Day raises $24,000 in Northeast

Miracle Treat Day raises $24,000 in Northeast

The three Northeast Dairy Queen locations raised $24,009.73 for Miracle Treat Day. The national campaign, held Aug. 10, has each location donate the net proceeds from each Blizzard to the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Keys in vehicle result in thefts, and other crime updates

Keys in vehicle result in thefts, and other crime updates

From Friday morning to Monday morning, police received 198 calls. Friday saw a hit and run, an assault, a vehicle collision on the way to Cochin, and two impaired driving charges later that evening.
Province announces changes to payday loan fees

Province announces changes to payday loan fees

Starting February 15, 2018, changes to The Payday Loans Regulations will result in a reduction in the maximum allowable cost a payday lender can charge on a loan and a reduction in the fee if there is a dishonoured payment.
See flashing lights - Slow to 60

See flashing lights - Slow to 60

The Government of Saskatchewan and CAA Saskatchewan would like to remind you, if you see flashing lights ahead, slow to 60 km/hr. Not only is it the law, but also common sense to slow down to 60km/hr for anyone working on the side of the road.
Throwback: Saskatchewan Party formed; Gantefoer considers running for leader

Throwback: Saskatchewan Party formed; Gantefoer considers running for leader

From the Tisdale Recorder Files, Aug. 13, 1997
Sask RCMP note drug 100 times stronger than fentanyl present in their jurisdiction

Sask RCMP note drug 100 times stronger than fentanyl present in their jurisdiction

Thursday afternoon, the Saskatchewan RCMP received confirmation that carfentanil (controlled under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act) was present in a substance tested by Health Canada after an incident at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Princ
MLA Harpauer, local New Democrats comment on Wall’s retirement

MLA Harpauer, local New Democrats comment on Wall’s retirement

When Donna Harpauer, the MLA for Humboldt-Watrous, learned that Premier Brad Wall was planning to retire, she said she was sad her colleague and friend was moving on. “It was sad to hear but not a shock,” she said.
Brad Wall to retire from politics

Brad Wall to retire from politics

On the morning of Thursday, Aug. 10, Brad Wall announced in a YouTube video that he’d retire from politics when the Saskatchewan Party elects a new leader.
Youth charged after threatening with a knife

Youth charged after threatening with a knife

The RCMP’s phones were ringing Tuesday, as there were 34 calls for service from 6 a.m. Aug. 8, to 6 a.m. Aug. 9. A police report detailed one incident involving a male youth who threatened two female youth with a knife.
The Hail Report – Aug. 8

The Hail Report – Aug. 8

Canadian Crop Hail Association August 8, 2017 Overview Hot, dry weather has accelerated the maturation of crops in southern Alberta and southern Saskatchewan, resulting in early harvesting of some pulse crops.
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