As announced in the Throne Speech, government is introducing two new policing initiatives to reduce reoffending by high-profile offenders. The Warrant Enforcement and Suppression Team (WEST) will focus on warrant enforcement in the entire province, while the adoption of an Electronic Monitoring Global Positioning System (EM GPS) will reduce reoffending and help offenders reintegrate in the… Continue reading Initiatives Introduced Targeting High-Risk Offenders
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Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre Reporting Extortion Emails
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre has received reports of extortion emails claiming to be from various international law enforcement agencies. The fraudulent email asks you to download an attachment to view the fraudulent letter. After opening the attachment, the letter often contains law enforcement logos, names of high-ranking law enforcement officials and claims that you are… Continue reading Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre Reporting Extortion Emails
Kindersley Curling Club Offers New Opportunities
The Kindersley Curling Club recently kicked off their season! The curling club saw many returning members but are hoping to increase their membership with some new incentives and opportunities. The club is offering a 7-session Adult Learn to Curl program set to begin on November 23rd at a cost of $100/person and the Youth Curling… Continue reading Kindersley Curling Club Offers New Opportunities
Female Motorist Pulled Over By Male Posing As Law Enforcement
On Monday, October 4th, 2021, at 12:30pm on HWY 303, approximately 10km East of Lloydminster, a female motorist was pulled over by a male suspect that had a blue flashing light emanating from the cab of his vehicle. The suspect asked the female to get out of her vehicle, and produce identification. The female did… Continue reading Female Motorist Pulled Over By Male Posing As Law Enforcement
CPP Earnings Cap Sees Fastest Increase Rate in 30 Years
Source: Erica Alini, globalnews.ca, November 20, 2021 If the YMPE goes up, then you need to pay more into (CPP), though you’ll get more out on the other end. The CPP(CPP) earnings ceiling is increasing at the highest rate in 30 years, a change that will provide a boost to benefits for new retirees and… Continue reading CPP Earnings Cap Sees Fastest Increase Rate in 30 Years
Great Plains College Partners With Fresh Start to Offer Face-To-Face Counselling
Great Plains College and Fresh Start have entered an agreement to provide face-to-face counselling services for students at its college locations. In-person counselling services will be piloted from November 2021 to February 2022 with the possibility of extension. “The service is being implemented as part of the overall response to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Keleah… Continue reading Great Plains College Partners With Fresh Start to Offer Face-To-Face Counselling
Six Impaired Drivers Stopped During Daytime Hours as Part of Yorkton-Area Traffic Initiative
For a 48-hour period, approximately mid-afternoon November 15 to mid-afternoon November 17, 2021, RCMP’s Roving Traffic Unit (RTU), together with Saskatchewan Highway Patrol officers, conducted road safety enforcement in the Yorkton, Sk. area. “Although this was not a dedicated check stop, approximately 100 vehicles were pulled over,” shares Cpl. Bryce Pender of RCMP RTU. “We… Continue reading Six Impaired Drivers Stopped During Daytime Hours as Part of Yorkton-Area Traffic Initiative
The Governments Of Canada And Saskatchewan Implement Reduced Child Care Fees
Since signing the early learning and child care agreements with the federal government in August, the Government of Saskatchewan has delivered a wage increase and training opportunities for early childhood educators (ECEs) ensuring families and their children have access to high quality and inclusive child care in the province. Today, the Governments of Canada and… Continue reading The Governments Of Canada And Saskatchewan Implement Reduced Child Care Fees
Responding to Duty in a Snowstorm: ‘We Were Prepared for the Worst, but Thankfully, the Worst Didn’t Happen’
A November wintry blast hit much of Saskatchewan with a vengeance November 16 to 17, but blizzard conditions on the flat prairielands between Regina and Moose Jaw created a particularly treacherous situation. A motor vehicle collision and highway closure on the eastbound lanes created a back-up of around 200 passenger vehicles and semis – and… Continue reading Responding to Duty in a Snowstorm: ‘We Were Prepared for the Worst, but Thankfully, the Worst Didn’t Happen’
Kindersley and District Co-op: Fuel Good Day Raises $1750.30
Thanks to the communities generous support during the Fuel Good Day Campaign, the Kindersley and District Co-op was able to make a $1750.30 donation to the Kindersley & District Health & Wellness Foundation this year! This year, on September 21st, 2021 at a participating Co-op Gas Bar across Western Canada, Co-op donated a minimum of… Continue reading Kindersley and District Co-op: Fuel Good Day Raises $1750.30