North Battleford RCMP alert theft of firearms

Source: Saskatchewan RCMP Theft of firearms from North Battleford Canadian Tire. On April 22, 2020, at approximately 10:30 p.m., the North Battleford Canadian Tire was broken into, and an estimated six firearms were stolen from inside the store, thankfully no ammunition was taken. The suspected vehicle is an older white Ford truck. If you have any… Continue reading North Battleford RCMP alert theft of firearms

MP Rosemarie Falk Releases Statement Regarding Bill C-71

Source: Rosemarie Falk News Release, March 26, 2018 Ottawa, Ontario – Member of Parliament Rosemarie Falk issued the following statement regarding Bill C-71, An Act to amend certain Acts and Regulations in relation to firearms: “The Liberal government’s new firearms legislation misses the mark. It targets law-abiding gun owners, while doing nothing to address gangs, gun… Continue reading MP Rosemarie Falk Releases Statement Regarding Bill C-71

RCMP asks rural residents not to fight crime amid reports farmers carrying guns

By The Canadian Press, September 21, 2016  RCMP in Saskatchewan are asking rural residents not to take the law into their own hands. Sgt. Earl LeBlanc says the force is aware of reports some farmers are carrying guns during harvest in response to crime in rural areas. “If you observe or suspect a crime, for… Continue reading RCMP asks rural residents not to fight crime amid reports farmers carrying guns

Sask. farmer says needing firearms to feel safe is 'ridiculous'

By CBC News, September 22, 2016  Producers who used to carry rifles to fend off wildlife say things have changed Despite the RCMP urging farmers not to take matters into their own hands, some Saskatchewan producers say they still feel the need to carry rifles for their safety. A number of farmers have sent CBC… Continue reading Sask. farmer says needing firearms to feel safe is 'ridiculous'

Farmers in Sask. take up arms as harvest continues

By CBC News, September 20, 2016  Attempted robbery yesterday near Fiske, Sask., last straw for some, farmer says A recent attempted armed robbery on a rural road in west-central Saskatchewan has struck fear into the hearts of farmers in the area, and some are now carrying firearms to protect themselves. It happened yesterday south of… Continue reading Farmers in Sask. take up arms as harvest continues