Source: Mickey Djuric, globalnews.ca, March 07, 2020 Over 700 cannabis plants were seized during traffic stop on March 4, 2020, near Kindersley, Sask. A traffic stop has led to the arrest of a British Columbia man after police discovered over 700 cannabis plants in his vehicle. Saskatchewan RCMP pulled over a vehicle in the Kindersley,… Continue reading 747 cannabis plants seized near Kindersley, Sask.
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Town of Kindersley Public Notice Regarding Cannabis Production, Facilities & Retail Stores
Source: Town of Kindersley, February 28, 2019 Public Notice Regarding Cannabis Production Facilities and Cannabis Retail Stores Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Kindersley intends to adopt a bylaw under the Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No.04 -14, known as the Zoning Bylaw. INTENT The proposed bylaw… Continue reading Town of Kindersley Public Notice Regarding Cannabis Production, Facilities & Retail Stores
No spike in cannabis-impaired driving one month after legalization, data shows
Source: Laura Kane, The Canadian Press, November 15, 2018 VANCOUVER – Canadian police have not seen a spike in cannabis-impaired driving one month since legalization, but there needs to be more awareness of laws around storing marijuana in vehicles and passengers smoking weed, law enforcement officials say. The Canadian Press canvassed police forces and provincial and… Continue reading No spike in cannabis-impaired driving one month after legalization, data shows
Residents who admit to pot use turned away at U.S. border, says Estevan, Sask., mayor
Source: Guy Quenneville, CBC Sports, October 30, 2018 ‘Some that have smoked are saying no, because they’re scared that they may be banned for life’ The mayor of Estevan, Sask., says local residents have been turned away at the nearby U.S. border after admitting to past pot use. “It is a fairly serious concern,” said Roy… Continue reading Residents who admit to pot use turned away at U.S. border, says Estevan, Sask., mayor
Scheer won’t commit to keeping cannabis legal if Tories form government
Source: Rachel Gilmore, Power Play producer, CTV News, October 18, 2018 Conservative leader Andrew Scheer isn’t promising to keep cannabis legal if his party wins the 2019 election. Instead, he said they’ll scrutinize the rollout of legal pot and go from there. “The Conservative Party will do our due diligence, examine the consequences of this decision,… Continue reading Scheer won’t commit to keeping cannabis legal if Tories form government
First legal purchase of cannabis made in Newfoundland and Labrador
Source: Holly McKenzie-Sutter, The Canadian Press, October 17, 2018 ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Ian Power made sure he was first in line on a chilly October night to make a midnight purchase that will likely cement his place in Canadian history. Outside one of the cannabis shops in St. John’s, N.L., that were set to open… Continue reading First legal purchase of cannabis made in Newfoundland and Labrador
Half of Canadian homeowners say cannabis use will hurt property values
Source: Linda Nguyen, The Canadian Press, October 16, 2018 TORONTO — More than half of Canadian homeowners recently surveyed say they would be less likely to consider a property if they knew cannabis had been grown inside, according to a poll released Tuesday. Real estate listings company Zoocasa, which commissioned the study, found that 52 per… Continue reading Half of Canadian homeowners say cannabis use will hurt property values
Cannabis use hinders young drivers’ abilities: study
Source: Ryan Flanagan, CTV News, October 15, 2018 Marijuana use inhibits young people from performing certain driving-related tasks for several hours, a new Canadian study has found. The study involved testing the driving abilities of 45 recreational marijuana users in a simulator before they consumed marijuana, then testing them again one, three and five hours… Continue reading Cannabis use hinders young drivers’ abilities: study
Across the country, here’s what to expect on legalization day
Source: Patrick Cain, Global News, October 15, 2018 As you would expect in a vast, complicated country, no two provinces are legalizing marijuana in exactly the same way (although P.E.I and New Brunswick come close). Here’s how it’s going to work where you live: Saskatchewan Minimum age: 19 Where to buy in-person: Private-sector retail stores Where to buy… Continue reading Across the country, here’s what to expect on legalization day
What to Remember with Cannabis Legalization
The Cannabis Legalization is Coming Soon With the legalization of Cannabis coming soon it is important to keep in mind the details of The Cannabis Control Act of Saskatchewan. This act will come into effect on October 17th, 2018. The Kindersley RCMP published some details on their Facebook page in light of the upcoming legalization.… Continue reading What to Remember with Cannabis Legalization