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.