Local News

Mounties are investigating a hit-and-run incident that left a man critically injured on the north side of Lloydminster earlier this week.

Lloydminster RCMP say they were called at 4:13 a.m. on April 15 to the area of Highway 17, just north of 52 Street, where they found an injured man at the scene.

Police confirmed Wednesday that the incident was a hit-and-run, and that the vehicle involved had been located the day prior. Investigators later determined the vehicle had been reported stolen before the collision took place.

A small rally was held outside of the Weyburn Special Care Home yesterday afternoon for the eviction of Fred Sandeski from his room there. He had been living under the auspices of respite care since last fall.

In addition to media from Weyburn and Regina, a number of friends of Fred and his wife Teresa came out to show their support.

In spite of concerns raised by Teresa and other supporters about the level of care he will receive at home, the Saskatchewan Health Authority directed Fred Sandeski to return home, as he 'isn't sick enough' to be receiving long-term care.

The Saskatchewan government is committing more than $1 billion in the 2025-26 budget toward policing, corrections, justice, and public safety initiatives in an effort to build safer communities across the province.

The funding package includes $665 million for the Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety, $271 million for the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General, $118.9 million for the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA), and $9.1 million for the Saskatchewan Firearms Office (SFO).

Estevan police responded to a variety of calls this week, including motor vehicle collisions, child welfare concerns, suspicious activity, and ongoing investigations into threats and theft.

On April 15, the Estevan Police Service received a report of a two-vehicle collision in the north part of the city. Members attended and assisted with the exchange of driver information. No injuries were reported.

The ‘Hey Doreen’ mural located along 54th Avenue is receiving a facelift this summer.

The image shows a resident waving to Doreen while driving a bright red 1949 Chevy truck. 

This isn’t the first time it has been redone, as the entire mural was replaced by the artist under warranty after the vinyl bubbled and peeled in 2022. 

During Wednesday's City Council's Executive Meeting in Humboldt, the City's Protective Services stats from March were discussed. 

 From the local RCMP detachment, there was an increase of reported incidents for March with 119 compared to February with 104. 

 Traffic charges decreased last month with nine incidents as opposed to 21 from the previous month. This was also a sharp decrease from March of 2024 when there were 42 traffic charges.  

With the Federal election slated for Monday, April 28, residents can cast their ballots in the upcoming days at the advance polls.  

In Humboldt, the advance poll will be at the Legion Hall located 324 Main Street. 

 
Friday, April 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 

Saturday, April 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 

Kathy Valentino, president of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM), says bail reform, infrastructure funding, and housing were the topics of the week at their recent spring convention. The event included discussions with provincial ministers, municipal leaders, and guest speakers, alongside sessions on topics ranging from code of conduct policies to mental health advocacy.

Flood Watch Issued for the Assiniboine River from Shellmouth to Brandon

Media Release - April 17, 2025

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre is issuing a flood watch for the Assiniboine River from Shellmouth to Brandon as forecasters continue to monitor the ongoing spring runoff in western, central and northern Manitoba basins.

RCMP are looking for tips after a jewelry store in Niverville was broken into this week.

It happened at 88 Carats Co. on Main Street. Niverville RCMP were notified on Tuesday at 9:30 am of the break and enter. 

Officers were told that the store owner had just arrived and discovered the building had been broken into. Investigation revealed the suspects gained entry through breaking a second storey window sometime overnight. 

An undisclosed amount of cash and merchandise, including jewelry, was stolen.