West Central Online Staff

A human trafficking trial in Rosetown continues Wednesday after testimony from a woman, who claims she was sexually assaulted and forced into gruelling work conditions while employed at small-town Saskatchewan restaurants.

The accused, Mohammad Masum and Sohel Haider, were arrested in June 2023, and are each charged with one count of human trafficking. Masum also faces three charges of sexual assault.

A human trafficking trial in Rosetown continues Wednesday after testimony from a woman, who claims she was sexually assaulted and forced into gruelling work conditions while employed at small-town Saskatchewan restaurants. The accused, Mohammad Masum and Sohel Haider, were arrested in June 2023, and are each charged with one count of human trafficking. Masum also faces three charges of sexual assault.

A total of 54 individuals appeared in Biggar Provincial Court on Wednesday, as the Biggar RCMP shared a laundry list of charges in their September 2 report.

One of the early cases on the docket was the first appearance for a Biggar individual after they were charged with assault back in July.

Jettco can do it all. Already known for their heavy hauling capabilities, landscaping, road construction, and excavation work, gravel services are being re-added under the company umbrella. 

After leaving the oil hauling industry in early 2024, Jettco owner and president Chris Douglas is hoping his latest pivot will open a whole new world of possibility.  

Although Kindersley is a small community with around 5000 people, it has a huge personality, with limitless opportunities, thriving agriculture and oil and gas industries, and endless recreation. 

A vibrant and progressive hub of West Central Saskatchewan, Kindersley offers the tranquility of a rural lifestyle with all the amenities and benefits of a small city. Innovation and entrepreneurship are alive and well here, as any visit to our diverse selection of major outlets, specialty stores, and local businesses will attest. 

A disturbing case has emerged from a care facility in Wilkie, Saskatchewan, where a former staff member is facing serious charges related to multiple physical and sexual assaults on vulnerable residents. The Wilkie RCMP launched an investigation after receiving a report on February 29th, 2024, an arrest was made

A shocking turn in the conclusion of the Macklin bale arsonist. 

RCMP announced Wednesday morning that Logan Sieben of Macklin was being charged in relation to the string of arson fires taking place around the region.

An individual has been charged in relation to the bale fires taking place around Macklin, just days after the reward was increased to over $26,000.

UPDATE: Tuesday, August 27, 2024, 10:20 AM

Kindersley residents will notice a change in their water soon.

On Tuesday morning the Town of Kindersley provided the following update on the water situation:

Ten days after pleading guilty in Kindersley Provincial Court, a government release on Friday confirmed the hefty fine for the Town of Kindersley following a worker's death in August 2022.

"The charges stemmed from a worksite incident that occurred on August 30, 2022, in Kindersley, Saskatchewan. A worker was fatally injured when entering a sewer manhole." read the release.