Bragg Creek wastewater remains ‘well above system capacity’ as inspections to begin
Rocky View County will inspect lift stations in Bragg Creek on Tuesday and Wednesday as it continues to manage inflows “well above system capacity” in the community’s wastewater system.
A half million cigarettes seized near Swift Current
Police seized 500,000 illicit cigarettes at a stop near Swift Current.
Saskatchewan RCMP's Roving Traffic Unit was making what they called a proactive patrol on July 15, 2025 near Swift Current.
Police say they pulled over a vehicle on Highway #1, which was carrying the cigarettes, approximately 5 kgs of illicit cannabis and approximately 292 grams of cocaine.
They arrested 63-year-old Colette Ripper from Calgary, AB.
The RCMP noted that Ripper claimed to be travelling from Alberta to Saskatchewan.
She is charged with:
Lacombe police find loaded gun and suspected drugs during traffic stop
A man is facing several charges after Lacombe police found suspected drugs and a loaded firearm during a traffic stop over the weekend.
Police say the stop took place around 1:40 a.m. on July 27 at the intersection of 52nd Avenue and 51st Street, after officers observed a violation under the Traffic Safety Act.
While speaking with the driver, officers noticed suspected drugs on the vehicle’s centre console and signs consistent with drug use. The driver was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.
SPSA extends PDAP deadline for those affected by wildfires
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) announced that the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) will extend all deadlines to submit claims cost by one year to help with wildfire recovery.
Individual applications are required to be submitted within six months of the disaster.
Storms and smoke in the forecast for an unsettled week in the southeast
This week, the weather is making up for some lost moisture with plenty of storm systems on the horizon. That began over the weekend, with a series of systems dumping around 20-30 millimetres of rain over the area over a few days.
Now we'll see some more moisture, with Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorologist Crawford Luke going over the climate for the final week of July.
Public outrage builds after police altercation in Richmound
With files from Hayden Michaels
Saskatchewan RCMP released additional details on the individual involved in an altercation on July 18 in Richmound, Ricky Manz, who became entangled with the RCMP after officers arrived to keep the peace while municipal workers operated in the area near the former Richmound School.
The exchange between Manz and two officers came after one of the RCMP members climbed over the fence, leading to a physical altercation and the following charges for the 61-year-old Manz:
Another Chamber Challenge in the books
The Swift Current and District Chamber of Commerce provided a unique networking opportunity on Friday.
The fourth annual Chamber Challenge Golf Tournament saw teams of 4 golfers competing in a Texas scramble style game at the Chinook Golf Course.
“We do a golf tournament because it's a laid back way for our member businesses and the business community to get together and visit and network and all of the fun things that come with the tournament.” said Heidi Deg, executive assistant with the Swift Current and District Chamber of Commerce.
Behind the headset: Saskatchewan RCMP dispatchers answer hundreds of thousands of calls every year
From traffic collisions to violent crimes and everything in between, the voices on the other end of the line at Saskatchewan RCMP’s Operational Communications Centre (OCC) are a lifeline for thousands in crisis each year.
In 2024, the OCC answered 366,737 calls for service, a four per cent increase from the year before. More than 4,400 of those were Priority 1 calls, meaning they involved urgent or life-threatening situations that demanded immediate police intervention.
New Penhold school aims to build a home for learning and belonging
After years of anticipation, Penhold Waskasoo Middle School will officially open its doors on Sept. 3, welcoming students in Grades 4 through 8.
The new facility replaces Penhold Elementary and marks a significant milestone for the growing central Alberta community.
“There’s something powerful about opening a school in a community that's just been waiting for it,” said principal Lisa Baird. “It's not just about our classrooms and hallways—it's about building a home for learning and belonging.”
BREAKING: Robert Davis is the new Police Chief in Moose Jaw, to be sworn-in this September
The Moose Jaw Board of Police Commissioners announced their success today in searching for a new Chief for the Moose Jaw Police Service (MJPS) — Robert Davis was most recently Chief of Police in Brampton, Ontario, and brings 34 years of law enforcement experience to his new role.
"Chief Robert Davis stood out as a leader who understands the importance of building relationships and leading with both compassion and foresight," said Mayor James Murdock, Chair of the Moose Jaw Board of Police Commissioners.