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'Tornado detectives' out to demystify Canada's twister history

'Tornado detectives' out to demystify Canada's twister history

Canada is second only to the United States in tornado frequency. But until the Northern Tornadoes Project, the true number of twister touchdowns north of the border was a mystery.
Sandfly back in court for allegedly shooting man on Island Lake FN

Sandfly back in court for allegedly shooting man on Island Lake FN

Kashtin Sandfly was arrested after shots were fired at a home on Island Lake FN. Hours later, police got a call about an injured man in a vehicle on a remote heavily snowed-covered road.
Jail time for man who threatened bar patrons with shotgun, machete

Jail time for man who threatened bar patrons with shotgun, machete

The sawed-off shotgun seized by police had a red bandana taped at the end with red duct tape. Police also found red bandanas, which is the colour of street gang Westside Outlawz. 
Fallen RCMP remembered on 17th anniversary of Spiritwood shooting

Fallen RCMP remembered on 17th anniversary of Spiritwood shooting

The lives of the two RCMP Constables shot and killed in the line of duty near Spiritwood were remembered Friday on the 17th anniversary of their deaths.
Indigenous recruitment center of RCMP 150th anniversary in Sask.

Indigenous recruitment center of RCMP 150th anniversary in Sask.

Pelican Lake First Nation has partnered with Spiritwood RCMP to train six Community Safety Officers (CSO) who work on the First Nation.
Weekes' Salmond brothers race for glory at Calgary Stampede

Weekes' Salmond brothers race for glory at Calgary Stampede

Evan Salmond and Wade Salmond are racing chuckwagons at the Calgary Stampede.
Back to Batoche Days to celebrate Métis culture

Back to Batoche Days to celebrate Métis culture

Back to Batoche is set for July 20 to 23, with this year's theme honouring the youth and the next generation of Métis leaders and knowledge keepers.
An inside look into how Sask ICE investigators catch child predators

An inside look into how Sask ICE investigators catch child predators

Child predators lurk in cities, towns, and even in remote areas: Former Detective-Sergeant Chris Bryshun.
Community unites for free drive-in movie at Discovery Co-op Mall

Community unites for free drive-in movie at Discovery Co-op Mall

About 400 turn out for Thursday night fun.
Man who allegedly opened fire on Poundmaker FN remains in custody

Man who allegedly opened fire on Poundmaker FN remains in custody

Terrance Favel is accused of approaching a home on Poundmaker Cree Nation and shooting. A bullet hit a parked vehicle.
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