SIRT releases notes on investigation into officer-involved shooting

The Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team has released its findings on an investigation into Wednesday's officer-involved shooting.

On Wednesday, November 1, SIRT received a notification from the Estevan Police Service regarding an officer-involved shooting that had taken place within the EPS headquarters at approximately 9:25 a.m.

SIRT releases notes on investigation into officer-involved shooting

The Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team has released its findings on an investigation into Wednesday's officer-involved shooting.

On Wednesday, November 1, SIRT received a notification from the Estevan Police Service regarding an officer-involved shooting that had taken place within the EPS headquarters at approximately 9:25 a.m.

Saskatchewan government to keep businesses from banning poppies in upcoming legislation

Workplaces will no longer be able to ban poppies after the province tables a bill in the coming weeks.

That's being put into place sometime in the coming weeks after it was a key piece in the province's throne speech last week.

MLA Lori Carr details some of the government's thinking when it comes to that decision.

One EPS officer, suspect seriously injured following incident in Estevan

A suspect and an EPS officer have been flown to Regina via air ambulance following a confrontation.

The series of events began this morning at around 7, when officers responded following a "serious incident", as EPS describes it.

An individual was then brought into custody and was taken to the Estevan Police Station for processing, according to EPS Chief Rich Lowen.

UPDATE: SIRT looking into "officer-involved shooting" that left one officer and suspect with serious injuries

UPDATE: SIRT has announced that it is looking into an "officer-involved shooting", with more details to follow in the coming days.

A suspect and an EPS officer have been flown to Regina via air ambulance following a confrontation.

The series of events began this morning at around 7, when officers responded following a "serious incident", as EPS describes it.

Weyburn police assist Estevan; officer, suspect in hospital

An officer with the Estevan Police Service and a suspect have been taken to hospital in Regina via air ambulance after a confrontation. 

The EPS stated the series of events started around 7:00 a.m. Officers responded to what was described as a serious incident. One person was taken into custody, and taken to the Estevan Police Station for processing. While being processed, around 9:30 a.m., an altercation took place between the person being processed and an officer. The altercation resulted in serious injuries for both. 

Oil companies looking at decreased activity relative to current prices

The oil industry in the province is seeing some good times, even if that's not always reflected.

Warren Walldegger, the chairman of the Saskatchewan Headquartered Oil Producers, says the current situation is going well.

"I would say the industry is doing very well with US exchange, Canadian exchange, or seeing an uptick in our exported products. So prices are very good and netbacks coming out of the field are very good."

Eavestrough cleaning an important task when it comes to winter preparations

With fall well on its way leaves are falling and are likely blocking up people's eavestroughs.

That'll need to be sorted soon, as winter approaches which would freeze those leaves into place.

While that wouldn't be much of a problem during the winter, any debris caught in those eavestroughs during the spring melt could spell trouble for your home.

To that end, Tyler McMurchy, the Manager of Media Relations for SGI, details what could happen if that's not properly cleaned.