Category Archives: ((CJWW) Country 600) News

PA RCMP Officer bear sprayed
A Prince Albert RCMP officer was bear sprayed while attempting to conduct a vehicle stop last Friday morning. The incident happened in the 200 block of 12th Street West around 11:45am. A person inside...
Neil Billinger Mar 25, 2024

Federal funding for Saskatchewan organizations to prevent/address gender-based violence
In total, the federal government has announced over $7.4 million for 17 organizations in Saskatchewan and Manitoba to prevent and address gender-based violence. There are six Saskatchewan organization...
Carol Thomson Mar 25, 2024

Spring road weight restrictions begin for southern Saskatchewan
As of today (Mon), spring road weight restrictions have begun in the south and will be phased in by region as warmer temperatures and longer days arrive. The province says restrictions will remain for...
Carol Thomson Mar 25, 2024

Federal funding to support human trafficking investigations in Saskatoon
Justice Canada has given the Saskatoon Police Victim Services Unit 2.5 years of federal funding for their new project, the Saskatoon Police Service Human Trafficking Response Team. This project is fun...
Keira Miller Mar 25, 2024

Mandatory Alcohol Screenings during RCMP traffic stops begins April 1st
Beginning April 1st, motorists can expect to give a mandatory breathe sample if they get pulled over by an RCMP officer. That’s from Officer in Charge of Saskatchewan RCMP Traffic Services, Supe...
Keira Miller Mar 25, 2024

A big weekend in Canadian music
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) celebrated Canada's biggest night in music last night at The 53rd Annual JUNO Awards. Some of the June Award winners from the weekend –...
Carol Thomson Mar 25, 2024

Bird Tracking Network sheds light on migration
A recent investment from the Canadian Foundation for Innovation will allow for the expansion of an international bird, bat, and insect tracking system. The Motus Wildlife Tracking System includes almo...
Keira Miller Mar 24, 2024

Dulle’s Neurology Fundraiser shows appreciation
Nearly two years ago, Brennon Dulle received a life-saving brain surgery in the Royal University Hospital Neurology Ward that stopped him from having seizures. Since then, he has been working tireless...
Keira Miller Mar 24, 2024

Rock Your Roots Walk for Reconciliation
After being held on September 30th for two years in a row, the Rock Your Roots: Walk for Reconciliation will now take place on June 21st, National Indigenous People’s Day. The change comes as re...
Keira Miller Mar 24, 2024

Season change is a reminder to switch out smoke detector batteries
The Saskatoon Fire Department is giving the public some spring cleaning tips for avoiding a housefire. SFD Fire Marshall Brian Conway says people should be checking their carbon monoxide and smoke ala...
Keira Miller Mar 24, 2024
















