Category Archives: ((CJWW) Country 600) News

RCMP pilot project to study racism and discrimination in police force
A pilot project has begun to address systemic racism and discrimination in Canada’s national police force. The RCMP’s Race-Based Data Collection initiative will collect, analyse and report...
Carol Thomson Jan 09, 2024

Power outage affects swath of east Saskatoon
The power went off in parts of Saskatoon’s east side late Thursday afternoon. In a social media post from SaskPower, the Crown Corporation stated the power outage affected Silverwood, Evergreen,...
Carol Thomson Jan 09, 2024

BHP Enchanted Forest sets new record
The lack of snow didn’t dull anyone’s enthusiasm for BHP Enchanted Forest this year. Organizers say 93,440 visitors entered the gates setting a new attendance record for the 25th Anniversa...
Vanese M. Ferguson Jan 09, 2024

Grandparent scam strikes again in Saskatoon
The Saskatoon Police Service says several Saskatoon residents have been taken in, in recent days, by fraudsters through another round of the Family/Grandparent Emergency Scam. Police say in some repor...
Vanese M. Ferguson Jan 09, 2024

Providers chosen to oversee emergency shelter spaces in Saskatoon and Regina
The Government of Saskatchewan has chosen who will deliver care and programming for the new permanent emergency shelter spaces in Saskatoon and Regina. The YWCA Regina will oversee the emergency shelt...
Vanese M. Ferguson Jan 09, 2024

Extreme Cold Weather Emergency Response Plan Level II activated
With snow and colder temperatures this week, the Saskatoon Emergency Management Organization has activated the Extreme Cold Weather Emergency Response Plan, which continues through Sunday. Through the...
Carol Thomson Jan 09, 2024

Prince Albert residents offer assistance when injured man appears at their door
A concerned neighbour contacted the Prince Albert Police around 8:30 Friday night after an injured male knocked on their door asking for help. Emergency crews arrived at the 1000 block of River Street...
Carol Thomson Jan 09, 2024

Snowfall warnings in effect
Central Saskatchewan will receive its largest snowfall of the winter, beginning this afternoon and continuing through Wednesday morning. Justin Shelley is a meteorologist with Environment Canada and h...
Neil Billinger Jan 09, 2024

Canada issues warning after Florida approves bulk importation of Canadian drugs
The Government of Canada says it is taking all necessary action to safeguard our country's drug supply. The statement comes after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the state of Florida's ...
Vanese M. Ferguson Jan 09, 2024

Lumsden RCMP takes over 3.5 million illegal cigarettes off the market
Lumsden RCMP seized about 356 cases of unstamped tobacco Sunday afternoon, which is about 3.56 million cigarettes. Around 1 p.m. a traffic stop was conducted on Highway 11 near Lumsden. Police say off...
Carol Thomson Jan 08, 2024


















