Indian man given conditional discharge for assault and sexual assault

A man from India was given a 12-month conditional discharge after pleading guilty to assault and sexual assault on Wednesday in Moose Jaw Provincial Court. 

Ritik Katyal appeared in court with his lawyer Merv Nidesh. In pleading guilty, Provincial Crown Prosecutor Rob Parker withdrew a charge of breaking and entering. 

Saskatchewan border crossings to see hour changes in New Year

Changes are coming to the hours of operation for several border crossings in Saskatchewan. In press releases issued earlier this week by both Canada Border Services Agency and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, it was announced on the Canadian side there would be 35 land ports of entry that have the hours change on January 6th, while the American side will have the hours adjusted at 38 ports.  

Snowfall warning issued as 25cm of heavy snow set to blanket parts of Manitoba

Yet another winter storm is headed for Manitoba over the weekend, prompting Environment Canada to issue snowfall warnings for parts of southern Manitoba as up to 15 to 25 cm of snow is expected.

Snow will begin overnight Saturday in western Manitoba and move into eastern sections of the province by Sunday.

For most regions, snow accumulation will taper off Sunday night, but light snow may persist in eastern areas through Monday.

As of 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, regions under the warning include:

Another snowfall warning issued for Weyburn

Another snowfall warning is in effect for Weyburn and much of the province. This is a week after the first snowfall warning of the season was issued for Weyburn.

Environment Canada is calling for upwards of 25 centimetres of snow to fall in some areas. The forecast for Weyburn as of 8:30 a.m. was for the snow to start in the afternoon, and to intensify overnight with winds from the east gusting up to 50 kilometres an hour. Light snow is expected to linger into Sunday with the winds picking up again, gusting up to 50 km/h from the northwest.

Joyland Theatre to show free Christmas movies

Grab your popcorn because the Joyland Theatre is partnering with the Town of Strathmore to bring some Christmas cheer to movie lovers.

Starting on November 30 the theatre will offer free movies to residents every Saturday starting at 2 p.m.

Jeff Larson, co-owner of the theatre says each organization has offered the fun pastime to residents for the past few years.

"They basically rent the theatre for the showing and then we let everyone in for free."

Surprising number of Canadian drivers admit to speeding: CAA releases poll results

According to new public opinion research from the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA), 70 percent of Canadians admit to speeding in a residential area at least once in the last year, half say they regularly speed on the highway, and fully one in five drivers say they regularly drive well over the speed limit.

“Higher speeds reduce drivers’ reaction time and increase the risk to themselves and everyone else,” said Kristine D’Arbelles, senior director, public affairs, CAA National.

Dr. Mitch Weegman unpacks the mysteries of winter bird behavior and migration

The days are getting shorter and colder, and like some residents of Saskatchewan, many species of birds are making their way to warmer climates throughout North America. 

While most migratory species have already returned to their winter homes, there are some that have decided to extend their stay in our province. 

Dr. Mitch Weegman, Ducks Unlimited Canada Endowed Chair in Wetland and Waterfowl Conservation, joined us to shed some light on these hardy animals. 

Saskatchewan expands access to life-changing cystic fibrosis drug

SASKATCHEWAN – More cystic fibrosis (CF) patients in Saskatchewan now have access to Trikafta, a groundbreaking medication that improves lung function and quality of life.

As of November 15, the province has expanded coverage to include patients with 152 rare genetic mutations responsive to the drug. This change will extend eligibility to the majority of CF patients in Saskatchewan.

Winter is here, tips to stay safe on the road this winter.

Saskatchewan is bracing for another round of heavy snowfall and biting cold as a powerful storm system moves in this weekend. Following a messy midweek storm, residents in the region should prepare for hazardous travel, reduced visibility, and a bitter plunge in temperatures as winter tightens its grip.

Travellers should exercise caution, as reduced visibility and slippery roads are likely to cause disruptions throughout the weekend. "Drivers need to be alert to changing conditions," forecasters warn. "Road closures could become a possibility in some areas."

Ministry of Highways unveils new Winter Safety Campaign

A new winter safety campaign has been launched by the Ministry of Highways with a series of new Highway Hotline ads that explain its new road condition terminology and a reminder to motorists on the importance of keeping snowplow operators and drivers safe. 

"I would like to thank everyone who checks the Highway Hotline to help them make an informed decision before they travel," Highways Minister David Marit said in a release announcing the campaign.