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Prince Albert Police Service and RCMP Crime Reduction Teams seize large amount of drugs
The two law enforcement agencies, along with the Saskatchewan RCMP's Critical Incident Response Team, executed a search warrant at a residence in the small community of Peesane, about 35 kilometres east of Tisdale. During the search warrant execution on Tuesday, officers seized 3.9 kilograms of cocaine, 4.8 kilograms o...
12h ago

Short break in cold temps expected next week
As the mid-point of December gets closer, temperatures continue to stay in the minus 20s, with even colder overnight and early morning windchills. Environment Canada Scientist Christy Climenhaga says that while a break in the frigid temperatures is expected on Sunday and into next week, it will likely be short lived. &...
13h ago

USask researcher looks to build roads less effected by cold temperatures
Winter-resistant roads sound like a Saskatchewanian's dream. Well, a researcher at the University of Saskatchewan is hoping to make that dream come true. Dr. Haithem Soliman is looking into changing the way we build roads in the province and hopefully make them more weather-resistant in the future. He says there are se...
16h ago

USask partners with City of Saskatoon to develop wastewater purification method
A joint research initiative by the University of Saskatchewan and the City of Saskatoon is exploring the future of wastewater purification. Dr. Markus Brinkmann says wastewater treatment plants are meant to, and do a good job of, removing human waste, oil, toilet paper, and nutrients. However, they have a difficult tim...
Dec 12, 2025

Friday Scoreboard
Friday's Scoreboard NHL St. Louis 3 Chicago 2 Utah 5 Seattle 3 --- Western Hockey League Saskatoon 8 Lethbridge 3 Prince Albert 7 Swift Current 4 Brandon 6 Kelowna 3 Calgary 4 Red Deer 1 Penticton 5 Seattle 1 Spokane 8 Portland 3 Wenatchee 3 Tri-City 2 Medicine Hat 6 Moose Jaw 5 (OT) Prince George 5 Kamloops 4 (SO) Van...
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RCMP charge two men in Meadow Lake drug bust
Two men have been charged by Saskatchewan RCMP's Meadow Lake Crime Reduction team after being caught possessing drugs and weapons and attempting to flee police. On December 9th, the Crime Reduction Team attempted to stop a vehicle near 6th street in Meadow Lake but the vehicle drove away and soon got stuck in a ditch. ...
11h ago

Prince Albert RCMP looking for suspect in vehicle-pedestrian collision
Prince Albert Police are asking for the public's assistance in locating 34-year-old Jack Sanderson from Sturgeon Lake First Nation following a vehicle-pedestrian collision. The collision occurred in Little Red River on December 10th, following an altercation between Sanderson and an adult woman. The woman was injured b...
11h ago

Kindersley RCMP seizes 2.1 kgs of methamphetamine
Kindersley RCMP have arrested a 43-year-old man after seizing 2.1 kilograms of methamphetamine at a business parking lot on 11 Avenue East in Kindersley. The arrest took place yesterday (Thursday) after police received a report of suspicious activity involving a truck. During a vehicle search, officers found the metham...
11h ago

Fairhaven School closed due to water leak
Fairhaven School in Saskatoon is closed Friday due to a major water leak. Cleanup in underway inside, and staff and families are being contacted directly with this information. An update will be provided on Sunday afternoon to advise whether the school will reopen on Monday, Dec. 15th.
19h ago

Regina man charged with sexual assault of a minor
A 64-year-old Regina man is facing charges following a report that a youth, under the age of 16, was touched inappropriately. The alleged incident took place in July 2025. Investigation led police to the man on Tuesday, December 10. Now, Jeffrey (Craig) Salkeld from Regina is charged with Sexual Interference and Sexual...
19h ago

Prince Albert Police search for missing 14-year-old
The Prince Albert Police Service is requesting public help in finding a missing 14-year-old. Zoey Merasty was last seen in the 700 block of 28th Street East on Tuesday. She was last seen wearing a dark brown jacket, black sweatpants and a fanny pack. She is described as 5 feet 4 inches tall, 100 pounds, with black/brow...
22h ago

Temperatures to remain frigid Friday, another -40 windchill expected
Environment Canada has issued a 'yellow' warning, meaning extreme cold for central and southern Saskatchewan, as well as northern Alberta. A period of very cold wind chills is expected, which will end by Saturday afternoon. Wind chill values near minus 40 will occur Friday night. Environment Canada says dress warm, as ...
23h ago

Prince Albert residents get ready to register for swimming lessons
Swimming lesson registration in Prince Albert opens up soon, with programs available in January, February, and March. Course offerings will be posted online today (Fri), giving families time to review schedules in advance. Registration will open to Prince Albert residents on December 15 at 8 am. Those coming in from ou...
Dec 12, 2025

Second suspect arrested follow April shooting in Saskatoon
Saskatoon Police have arrested a second suspect in connection to a shooting that occurred in April. On Wednesday, members of the Community Mobilization Unit were conducting a retail crime blitz in the 1700 block of Preston Avenue North when they saw a man committing a theft. After a short foot pursuit, the man was arre...
Dec 11, 2025

Four arrested in connection to Saskatoon drug trafficking investigation
Saskatoon Police have arrested four people suspected of trafficking fentanyl. Two men, age 34 and 35, and two women, age 26 and 32, are facing a combination of charges relating to drugs, weapons, proceeds of crime, and breach of conditions following an investigation by the Crime Reduction Team. On Wednesday, both men a...
Dec 11, 2025

NDP Leader Beck calls out government for mismanaging debt
At a press conference, NDP Leader Carla Beck presented a novelty cheque worth over $1.067 billion, the amount of money she says that Saskatchewan taxpayers are paying to cover the interest of the province's debt. Beck says that the high amount in interest comes from the provincial government mismanaging their budgets a...
Dec 11, 2025

30-year-old man arrested for drug trafficking
A 30-year-old man has been arrested by the Saskatoon Police Service following a drug trafficking investigation by the Drug Unit. The investigation began on December 5th at 2:30 p.m. in the 3100 block of Preston Avenue, when members of the Drug and Tactical Support Units arrested a man believed to be trafficking drugs. ...
Dec 11, 2025

Provincial cabinet shuffle aims to deliver "a strong balance of experience and fresh perspectives"
Some big changes were made to the provincial cabinet Thursday morning resulting in an overall increase of two members. Premier Scott Moe announced the changes in Regina. Three current cabinet members will be leaving to serve as chairs of legislative committee. They are Travis Keisig, Daryl Harrison and Colleen Young. F...
Dec 11, 2025

Bruno community rallies after house fire displaces young family
Written by Maury Wrubleski, DiscoverHumboldt.com | Thursday, Dec 11 2025 The community of Bruno is coming together after a devastating house fire left Joey Sallos and his young family without their home and most of their belongings. Though they have secured temporary accommodations, nearly all of their personal items ...
Dec 11, 2025

























