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MAIDSTONE, SK – A routine traffic stop by Saskatchewan RCMP’s Roving Traffic Unit on Highway #16 near Maidstone on November 14, 2024, resulted in the seizure of approximately 50 kilograms of cocaine and a quantity of cash.

At around 11:50 a.m., officers conducted a proactive patrol stop, and with the assistance of a Saskatchewan RCMP police dog, uncovered the drugs and money concealed in the vehicle. The driver, an adult male, was arrested at the scene.

Following the investigation, 31-year-old Gurvarun Matharu of Surrey, B.C., has been charged with:

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Unity RCMP responded to several incidents over the week, including fraud investigations, traffic-related issues, and public safety concerns.

Protein Industries Canada has put an open call out for projects exploring the blending of pulses and cereal crops to create new ingredients and plant-based food products as well as improve existing ones in store shelves.  

The Parole Board of Canada says it is now working to allow victims’ families to attend Paul Bernardo's parole hearing and deliver their victim impact statements in person.

A lawyer representing the families of two teenage girls murdered by notorious killer and serial rapist Paul Bernardo said they had been denied the right to deliver their statements in person at Bernardo's upcoming parole hearing. The issue was raised by Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre during question period in the House of Commons Wednesday.

Randy Boissonnault is leaving his post as employment minister in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet after weeks of questions about the Edmonton MP's shifting claims of Indigenous identity and his business dealings.

Keith Wilson of Unity, a lifelong volunteer and advocate for recreation, has been named the recipient of the Volunteer Champion Award as part of the 2024 Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association (SPRA) Sask Recreation Awards. Wilson’s dedication to enhancing trails, green spaces, and community connections has left an enduring impact on his hometown.

The Importance of Volunteerism

BIGGAR, SK – After a spree of vehicle thefts that had residents of the Biggar area on edge, RCMP apprehended a suspect, providing a measure of relief to the community.

In early November, Sgt. Dereck Crozier of the Biggar RCMP described a thief whose antics were as notorious as a “well-known green frog,” referring to the suspect’s pattern of stealing vehicles and swapping them across the region.

The Van Raay & Community Swimming Pool in Outlook is on track to reopen for the 2025 summer season, according to an update shared during the Nov. 6 town council meeting.

The facility, which first opened in 2019, was forced to close this past summer following a significant pipe burst in January that caused flooding and structural damage. Town Administrator Kevin Trew provided details on the repair process and the progress made to date.

Treasury Board President Anita Anand is warning that if the House of Commons doesn't get back to regular business, some government departments might be in financial trouble.

On Monday, Anand tabled a supplementary estimates request for $21.6 billion to fund programs including housing, dental care and the national school food program.

One of the biggest-ticket items is $970.8 million for compensation adjustments for civil servants as a result of collective bargaining agreements.

This past week 40 occurrences were received by the Biggar Detachment.

In traffic, 10 drivers received guidance on traffic safety and one 50-year-old from Cando received a suspension for operating their 2018 black Dodge Ram under the influence of marihuana. A 17-year-old rolled their 2005 black Chev Cobalt going out east on the Airport Road and a red GMC Sierra was reported driving around town erratically after school.