MooseJaw

What should have been a simple plea deal in Dillon Peeace’s attempted murder case has become complicated. 

The case returned to Moose Jaw Provincial Court on Wednesday because Provincial Crown Prosecutor Rob Parker required defence lawyer Brian Pfefferle to submit documentation as part of a plea deal to have an attempted murder charge stayed. 

Meara Conway, the NDP candidate for Regina Elphinstone-Centre, made an appearance in Moose Jaw on Thursday to criticize Scott Moe’s record on crime. She was joined by Moose Jaw resident Phil Rose. 

Following her election in 2020, Conway was the Official Opposition Critic for Social Services, Housing, and Community-Based Organizations, and served as the NDP Deputy House Leader.  

An Amber Alert that had been issued early this evening by Waskesiu RCMP has been cancelled.

The Waskesiu/Montreal Lake RCMP received a report at around 2 p.m. that a five-day-old baby had been taken from a residence on Montreal Cree Nation. RCMP officers responded and the investigation determined that the baby had been taken by the father.

A subsequent investigation led to an Amber Alert being issued at 5:08 p.m. The RCMP noted that the alert stated the baby was taken from the health clinic. The information was gathered during the initial response and was incorrect.

RM of Baildon #131 Coun. Jerry Kaiser has been disqualified from office for breaking conflict of interest rules, according to a statement released on Thursday by the rural municipality.

The statement says that councillors are required to recuse themselves from deliberations and voting on matters when they are in a conflict of interest.

Craik RCMP are at the scene of a serious accident on Highway 2 west of Chamberlain, about one kilometre north of the Highway 2 and Highway 733 junction.

Both southbound and northbound lanes are currently closed.

STARS Air Ambulance posted on X that it had also been dispatched for a "scene call emergency" in the Chamberlain area.

Detours are in place and motorists could expect delays in the area. Motorists are also asked to follow the instructions of emergency personnel on the scene.

The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) is going to be reaching into its surplus for the first time in a while in order to cover its cost.

That comes as grain volumes are falling for Canada, and the commission needs more funds to keep up with their costs.

That's why they're dipping into their surplus, with Head Commissioner David Hunt explaining that came from their most recent financial review.

The Moose Jaw Police Service said that an individual previously reported to be a suspect in a July 18, 2024, incident has been cleared of all wrongdoing following an investigation.

Police say they are still looking for two people who reportedly accosted an elderly man in a grocery store parking lot and stole his wallet. They add that those same individuals are also suspects in a second incident on July 18, 2024. 

The Moose Jaw Police Service is focusing on recruitment to add new members to the force. 

At last week’s Board of Police Commissioners meeting, Acting Superintendent Cam Lewis spoke about the required steps for potential recruits after their initial application.  

The candidates in the running to represent Moose Jaw in this year’s provincial election met with members of the community during the All-Candidates Forum on Tuesday evening.  

All four candidates answered questions from the audience and discussed policy residents shone light on the key issues facing our community. At the top of mind for many was the housing market in the city, be it purchasing a home, private and public rentals, and affordability in general. 

Provincial Crown Prosecutor Rob Parker has rejected a plea deal proposed by Ryan Milne’s defence counsel. 

Milne’s lawyer, Lucas Richards, appeared in Moose Jaw Provincial Court via telephone on Wednesday, with Milne appearing via video from remand.