Unprecedented 17.75 litres of GHB seized en route to Weyburn residence
Significant amounts of Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate (GHB) were seized in Weyburn last Friday, April 4th, when the Weyburn Police Service in collaboration with the Vancouver Police Department Gang Crime Unit intercepted a package en route to a Weyburn residence.
The package was thoroughly searched, uncovering approximately 17.75 litres of GHB. Deputy Police Chief with the Weyburn Police Service says this quantity is unheard of, even by the Vancouver department.
Sask. government allocates $1.1M from seized assets to support police, victims
A new round of funding from Saskatchewan’s Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund to the tune of $1.1 million was announced on Friday at the Moose Jaw Police Station.
Tim McLeod, Minister of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety made the announcement in front of representatives of the Moose Jaw, Regina and Saskatoon Police services, Regina Search and Rescue Vice President Colin Matechuk, and Mayor James Murdock.
Poilievre promises tougher ethics rules, takes aim at Carney's assets
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising to tighten financial transparency rules for elected officials — and is using that promise to take aim at Liberal Leader Mark Carney.
Poilievre told a press conference in Ottawa on Sunday that if his party forms government, he'll ban what he calls "shadow lobbying."
Poilievre pledges veterans' supports; Carney offers cheaper access to parks, museums
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promised to cut red tape and step up support for veterans Saturday, while Liberal Leader Mark Carney pledged to make visiting national parks and museums more affordable for Canadian families.
Poilievre unveiled his party's plan for veterans during a press conference in Nepean, the suburban Ottawa community that contains the neighbouring ridings where he and Carney are running.
Carney did not have any public events scheduled. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh's itinerary shows he will hold an evening event in Timmins, Ont.
Ziprick commits to Bemidji State University
MOOSE JAW, SK – The Moose Jaw Warriors are excited to announce that 19-year-old defenceman Aiden Ziprick has committed to Bemidji State University for the 2026-27 season.
“We would like to congratulate Aiden on committing to Bemidji State in 2026-27,” said General Manager Jason Ripplinger. “Aiden came to Moose Jaw looking for an opportunity to develop as a player and a person. [Aiden] took big steps to set himself up to be a top defenceman in the WHL in the upcoming season.”
Both sides hopeful after STF deal with province
An optimistic tone between the province and the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation after they finalized their most recent collective bargaining agreement.
Work placements expand learning for Sask high school autobody students
Saskatchewan high school students are getting a hands-on introduction to the autobody industry thanks to a partnership between Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre (Sask DLC) and Saskatchewan Polytechnic.
The two institutions are offering a one-day learning camp at Sask Polytech’s Regina campus for students enrolled in online autobody courses. The camp gives students the chance to learn directly from instructors and hear from industry professionals.
Sask leads country in annual rent growth for purpose-built rentals
Saskatchewan posted the highest annual increase in rent for purpose-built rental apartments in March, against the national trend of year-over-year declines in the Canadian rental market.
The average asking rent for all residential properties across Canada rose 1.5 per cent month-over-month to $2,119 in March, according to the latest National Rent Report by Rentals.ca and Urbanation. This marks the first month-over-month increase since September 2024.
Nationally, rents were still down 2.8 per cent compared to a year earlier — the sixth straight month of annual declines.
Saskatchewan positions itself as essential to global food and energy security
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe addressed more than 300 business leaders and policymakers in Regina on Tuesday, delivering the keynote speech at the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Food, Fuel, Fertilizer Global Summit.
General Manager Jason Ripplinger and the Warriors prepare for upcoming drafts
Moose Jaw, SK – With the conclusion of the Moose Jaw Warriors’ season, General Manager Jason Ripplinger and the Moose Jaw Warriors scouting staff are preparing for one of the organization’s biggest days of the year – the WHL Prospect Draft.
The 2025 drafts begin on May 7 with the WHL Expansion Draft and the first round of the WHL Prospects draft. The US Priority Draft and the remaining rounds of the Prospects Draft will follow on May 8. The CHL Import draft will follow later in the summer.