"A wave of hope": Regina transplant recipient redesigns Green Shirt Day

Today is Green Shirt Day, a day inspired by Logan Boulet, and carried on by the Boulet family, father Toby, mother Bernadine, and sister Mariko, in the wake of the Humboldt Broncos bus tragedy.

It’s a great day to have the conversation with your family and loved ones surrounding organ donation. Please enjoy a previous article surrounding the day. 
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ICYM - Preliminary runoff report shows normal for Humboldt area

The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency has released its preliminary spring runoff report. The report provides a snapshot for runoff potential including any early concerns around flooding and ice jams. The projections are based on figures provided as of February 1. It takes into account current regional snowpack and conditions at freeze up the previous year. 

Witchekan Lake dangerous persons alert cancelled

Spiritwood RCMP have cancelled the Dangerous Persons Alert in relation to gunshots fired on the First Nation. 

Kelly Witchekan, one of the two wanted in connection, was arrested in Saskatoon late yesterday evening. 33-year-old Melvin Starblanket has not been located. He has black hair and brown eyes, and is 5’9” and 160 lbs. A photo of him is attached.

Police continue to look for Melvin Starblanket. The public should remain vigilant.

Time to share the road with farm equipment

s harvest approaches, Saskatchewan roadways will become more occupied with large farm machinery heading from field to field. Each year, there are a small number of collisions between motor vehicles and farm equipment.  This type of collision is significantly more likely to result in an injury.

Keeping in mind SGI’s “Just Drive” campaign, the crown insurer says it’s even more important to drive without distractions and be prepared for whatever you might encounter. 

In a release, SGI offered other road sharing tips:

UPDATE: Missing swimmer found deceased in Last Mountain Lake

A missing swimmer around at Pelican Pointe on Last Mountain Lake has been found deceased in the water.

A 71-year-old man from Regina was found in the lake near where he was last seen.

Southey RCMP was received the report of the missing man on August 8 at approximately 4:45 pm. 

Lumsden RCMP, Southey RCMP, STARS, local fire and rescue personnel, and civilian boaters attended the scene, but the man was not immediately located.