Crime stories dominated the list of the 10 most visited stories on parklandreview.ca, followed by stories about construction in Tisdale and a story about a Hudson Bay couple winning $2 million.
1. Four charged in Tisdale vandalism spree
Four have been charged in connection with the recent spree of vandalism in Tisdale.
There were break and enters, mischiefs and thefts at eight commercial and recreational locations.
The two Tisdale youth and two Tisdale adults, who were unnamed by Tisdale RCMP, are facing 61 Criminal Code charges and are due to appear in court over the next few weeks.
The total amount of damage and loss of property is estimated to be between $20,000 and $50,000.
2. Tisdale getting a second grocery store
A common wish of Tisdale residents is coming true – the town is getting a second grocery store.
Buy-Low Foods, part of the Jim Pattison Group, has started development on a brand-new 25,000 square foot grocery store located at the corner of Highway #3 and Highway #35 across from KG Car Wash.
“This is a great day for Tisdale and a great day for northeast Saskatchewan,” said Al Jellicoe, Tisdale’s mayor, in a media release. “We are extremely pleased that Buy-Low Foods has chosen Tisdale for their first grocery store in the province.”
3. Forcible confinement in Tisdale leads to drug charges
After an altercation at a Tisdale residence between two men, one was confined against his will. He managed to get out and alerted the Tisdale RCMP.
When they investigated approximately 7:50 p.m. May 29, the RCMP gathered enough information to excute a search warrant at the home, under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
Two Tisdale residents have been arrested, charged and remanded into custody.
Richard Syrenne, a 34-year-old man, has been charged with forcible confinement, assault with a weapon, uttering threats, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, possession for the purpose of trafficking (marijuana) and production of marijuana.
Ashley Rudiniski, a 23-year-old woman, has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking (marijuana) and production of marijuana.
4. 10-year-old approached by two suspicious adults in Rose Valley
Greenwater RCMP are looking for two suspicious adults that approached a 10-year-old child in Rose Valley.
The incident, which happened on 1st Avenue near the Community Hall, happened on Nov. 22 at approximately 6:20 p.m. The child ran away and the two males left on foot.
One male was described as Caucasian, short, wearing glasses, a hooded sweatshirt and spoke with an accent. The other male was described as Caucasian, tall and wearing a black toque.
Greenwater RCMP say they are actively investigating and have increased patrols at key times when children are active in the community. Investigators are also asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the two males or providing any information regarding suspicious activity in the area at that time.
5. Construction to start on Tisdale Sobeys liquor store – and Tim Hortons
Tisdale’s coffee – and liquor – drinkers can rejoice.
“We were informed today that the Tim Hortons and the Sobeys liquor store will be starting construction shortly, depending on weather,” said Sean Wallace, Tisdale’s economic development officer.
The two stores will be built beside each other, within the piece of property in front of the old mall location along Highway #3, roughly at the same distance away as the Robin’s. The Canalta Group will build and own – but not operate – the stores.
The 2,700 square foot Tim Hortons should be done in November and the 4,000 square foot Sobeys liquor store should be finished at the end of the year.
“We had land vacant in Tisdale and knew some of the corporate partners had a desire to develop in Tisdale, so it was a good match for us,” said Robert Visser, the Canalta Group’s assistant controller. “We’re excited to bring new development to Tisdale.”
6. Three drug related arrests after Melfort traffic stop
Three people have been charged after a traffic stop in Melfort revealed the presence of drugs, which was followed up by a search warrant of a residence where more drugs were found.
At the traffic stop, conducted by Melfort RCMP Oct. 8, the police stopped 23-year-old Jesse Guest of Melfort. He was arrested for driving with a suspended license and his vehicle was then searched. During the search, several individual bags of methamphetamine and marijuana were located on his person.
Guest’s passenger, 35-year-old Brandon Fulmes of Pleasantdale, was also arrested.
Both were charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking methamphetamine and marijuana, trafficking methamphetamine and possession of property obtained by crime. Fulmes was also charged with possession of cocaine. Both are to appear Melfort Provincial Court on Oct. 10
Melfort RCMP then prepared and executed a search warrant of Fulmes’ residence as a result of the traffic stop. A search of the residence, with the assistance of Prince Albert PDS revealed a small marijuana grow operation which led to the seizure of 12 marihuana plants.
Fifty-seven-year-old Carol Fulmes of Pleasantdale was arrested and has been charged with production of a controlled substance. She will appear in court in Melfort on Nov. 14.
7. Rollover south of Nipawin results in STARS airlift for four
A Dodge van with six people travelling northbound on Highway #35 rolled over into the ditch approximately 13 kilometres south of Nipawin.
Nipawin RCMP arrived on scene around 5 p.m. on May 22 with the Nipawin Fire Department and Northeast EMS.
Six occupants were transported to Nipawin Hospital. The adult female driver and one of the passengers were treated and released from Nipawin Hospital. The other four passengers were transported to Saskatoon via Stars Air Ambulance and Northeast EMS with undetermined injuries.
A RCMP collision re-constructionist attended the scene. The cause of the collision is still under investigation.
8. Hudson Bay couple wins $2 million
Dennis Clark was away from his wife Rhonda on Mother’s Day, working in Fort McMurray, when he found out the 649 ticket he bought at a gas station there was the $2 million winning ticket.
The Hudson Bay man checked it and discovered the win on Sunday, May 14 – right after he called Rhonda to wish her a happy Mother’s Day.
“I checked the ticket with the WCLC Lottery Manager app on my phone. I just kept scanning it; I thought I was seeing things,” he said in a media release. “I called Rhonda right back and asked her to check the copy of our selection slip while I read off the winning numbers.”
“When I saw the numbers matching, I started shaking,” Rhonda said. “You never expect that you’re really going to win. I still haven’t wrapped my mind around it.”
The Clarks said they plan to pay off their vehicles, pay down their mortgage, and travel more.
9. Tisdale’s Bee Hive Hotel robbed
A man carrying a knife entered the Bee Hive Hotel and demanded cash.
The Tisdale RCMP responded to the robbery at approximately 9:40 a.m. May 16, 2017.
The suspect – described as Caucasian, six feet tall with a slender build wearing blue jeans and a blue jean jacket with a dark coloured hood – fled the scene on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash and a 24-pack of Pilsner cans and headed towards downtown (100 Street) in Tisdale.
10. Vandals attack three Tisdale locations
Three sites in Tisdale were hit by vandals, causing major damage.
The Tisdale Motor Speedway was hit the worst, with the windows of the announcer building all smashed in, as well as the windows of the two tanker vehicles. Fire extinguishers were discharged.
At the Tisdale Riverside Golf Course, vandals took an axe used to chop firewood and broke into a shed, drove a tractor out of it, broke the liquid-filled tires of the tractor, and hit the axe against a bathroom under construction and a port-a-potty. They stole the axe and the tractor keys.
The Special Olympics Shed at the Fairgrounds Ball Diamonds was also broken into, but opportunities for vandalism were minimal compared to the other two sites. There was glass broken.
Tisdale RCMP believe the incidents took place between 8 p.m. May 18 and 6 a.m. May 19.
