Heavy docket for Biggar Provincial Court on Wednesday
A total of 54 individuals appeared in Biggar Provincial Court on Wednesday, as the Biggar RCMP shared a laundry list of charges in their September 2 report.
One of the early cases on the docket was the first appearance for a Biggar individual after they were charged with assault back in July.
Generational gravel sparking a new day for Jettco
Jettco can do it all. Already known for their heavy hauling capabilities, landscaping, road construction, and excavation work, gravel services are being re-added under the company umbrella.
After leaving the oil hauling industry in early 2024, Jettco owner and president Chris Douglas is hoping his latest pivot will open a whole new world of possibility.
What Makes a Community – The Bustling Town of Kindersley
Although Kindersley is a small community with around 5000 people, it has a huge personality, with limitless opportunities, thriving agriculture and oil and gas industries, and endless recreation.
A vibrant and progressive hub of West Central Saskatchewan, Kindersley offers the tranquility of a rural lifestyle with all the amenities and benefits of a small city. Innovation and entrepreneurship are alive and well here, as any visit to our diverse selection of major outlets, specialty stores, and local businesses will attest.
Wilkie care facility staff member faces multiple assault charges in ongoing investigation
A disturbing case has emerged from a care facility in Wilkie, Saskatchewan, where a former staff member is facing serious charges related to multiple physical and sexual assaults on vulnerable residents. The Wilkie RCMP launched an investigation after receiving a report on February 29th, 2024, an arrest was made
"Our worst suspicions": Macklin Fire Department confirms member responsible for arson fires
A shocking turn in the conclusion of the Macklin bale arsonist.
RCMP announced Wednesday morning that Logan Sieben of Macklin was being charged in relation to the string of arson fires taking place around the region.
Police nab bale arsonist, Macklin individual facing charges
An individual has been charged in relation to the bale fires taking place around Macklin, just days after the reward was increased to over $26,000.
UPDATE: Kindersley back to main source of water following repairs
UPDATE: Tuesday, August 27, 2024, 10:20 AM
Kindersley residents will notice a change in their water soon.
On Tuesday morning the Town of Kindersley provided the following update on the water situation:
OH&S confirms $175,000 fine for Town of Kindersley
Ten days after pleading guilty in Kindersley Provincial Court, a government release on Friday confirmed the hefty fine for the Town of Kindersley following a worker's death in August 2022.
"The charges stemmed from a worksite incident that occurred on August 30, 2022, in Kindersley, Saskatchewan. A worker was fatally injured when entering a sewer manhole." read the release.
Kindersley Fire responds to early morning blaze in Rosedale
Emergency crews in Kindersley were given an early call Wednesday morning. The Kindersley Fire Department was on scene in Rosedale at roughly 4:00 AM responding to a house fire that kept responders on scene for over two hours.
The blaze sparked sometime around 4:00 AM at the east corner of Rutley Crescent and Rutley Drive, leaving the house engulfed in flames as you can see in the photo below.
Town of Kindersley pleads guilty in death of employee
The Town of Kindersley pleaded guilty on August 13th in a joint submission with the Crown related to the tragic death of town employee Wilmer Gonzalez on August 30, 2022.
Gonzalez, 48, a public works employee, was responding to a sewer blockage alongside other members of the public works team at the intersection of 11th Avenue West and 14th Street West in Kindersley. Upon entering a manhole, he was overcome by poisonous gas. Despite urgent rescue efforts, Gonzalez succumbed to the lethal atmospheric conditions.