RCMP offering vehicle safety tips following province-wide theft network

The Alberta RCMP Auto Theft Unit laid nearly 100 charges in connection with an organized crime network.  

The group was re-VINning and fraudulently registering stolen vehicles across the province.  

The investigation resulted in officers recovering approximately $1.9 million in stolen vehicles and illegal substances. Over 150 additional vehicles are still being traced.  

Saskatchewan hosts Midwestern Legislative Conference, highlights cross-border collaboration

Legislators from across North America are gathered in Saskatoon this week for the 79th annual Midwestern Legislative Conference (MLC), with Saskatchewan taking centre stage as host and current chair of the regional policy forum.

Running from July 27 to 30, the conference welcomes lawmakers from 11 U.S. states and four Canadian provinces to share ideas and strengthen collaboration on trade, infrastructure and energy security.

Blue-green algae warning issued for Pine Lake

Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) has been identified in the waters of Pine Lake, located approximately 40 kms southeast of Red Deer.

Visitors to this lake are advised to take the following precautions:

·Avoid all contact with cyanobacterial blooms. If contact occurs, wash with tap water as soon as possible.

·Do not swim or wade or allow your pets to swim or wade in any areas where cyanobacteria is visible. 

·Do not feed whole fish or fish trimmings from this lake to your pets.

Alberta premier's request for separation referendum question approval rebuffed

Alberta's chief electoral officer is rebuffing calls from Premier Danielle Smith and her justice minister to reverse course and sign off on a proposed referendum question on separation.

On social media, Smith and Justice Minister Mickey Amery said earlier Tuesday that Albertans should be able to embark on gathering signatures "without needless bureaucratic red tape or court applications slowing the process."

Need help with school supplies? Wednesday is the Back to School Program deadline

Local stores are making school supplies available now, as Weyburn students will be returning to school in just a little over a month.

While it can be a fun time for kids to join their parents to pick out their school supplies for the year, for some parents, back-to-school shopping presents more financial challenges.

Wednesday, July 30th, is the last day to apply for the Weyburn Salvation Army's Back to School program.