Alex Kozroski

With parcel deliveries at their highest during the holiday season, local authorities have spoken on how to protect people’s shipped shopping. 

The term porch pirate refers to individuals who steal packages from a porch or front step of a residence before the resident has the opportunity to retrieve them. The crime associated with the action is theft under $5,000. 

A map has just been released after extensive surveying in Saskatchewan revealing the places most ravaged by grasshoppers over the spring and summer. 

A map has just been released after extensive surveying in Saskatchewan revealing the places most ravaged by grasshoppers over the spring and summer. 

A bust of a large illegal tobacco shipment took place on the Trans-Canada Highway after Swift Current Rural RCMP stopped a semi for speeding. 

On November 16 at approximately 1 p.m., a semi was pulled over by an officer with Swift Current Rural RCMP close to Gull Lake, for driving over the speed limit. Further investigation of the truck’s cargo determined the semi was hauling illegal tobacco products. The driver of the vehicle containing the contraband was then arrested. 

November is Radon Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of finding and eliminating radon hotspots. 

Radon gas is almost completely undetectable to the human senses, as it is colourless, odourless, and tasteless. It seeps out of the soil from uranium deposits breaking down. The radioactive particles are more dangerous in winter, as homes and buildings keep shut, allowing the toxins to collect and permeate. 

The owner of the former school in Richmound which housed the Kingdom of Canada has failed to appear in court after his arrest for assault back in early October. 

59-year-old Ricky Manz brought Romana Didulo and followers into the town by offering them a place to stay, however, his arrest and subsequent disregard for an appearance in court stirred things up. The group fled the town yesterday and found sanctuary on a farm seven miles north of Richmound. Members of the group are staying in camper vans and RVs.

A bust of a large illegal tobacco shipment took place on the Trans-Canada Highway after Swift Current Rural RCMP stopped a semi for speeding. 

On November 16 at approximately 1 p.m., a semi was pulled over by an officer with Swift Current Rural RCMP close to Gull Lake, for driving over the speed limit. Further investigation of the truck’s cargo determined the semi was hauling illegal tobacco products. The driver of the vehicle containing the contraband was then arrested. 

SaskTel is asking people to donate their old phones and accessories to be recycled with hopes of making a big impact in the lives of the less fortunate. 

The owner of the former school in Richmound which housed the Kingdom of Canada cult has failed to appear in court after his arrest for assault back in early October. 

59-year-old Ricky Manz brought Romana Didulo and followers into the town by offering them a place to stay, however, his arrest and subsequent disregard for an appearance in court stirred up the cult. The hard-right extremist group fled the town yesterday and found sanctuary on a farm seven miles north of Richmound. Members of the group are staying in camper vans and RVs.

With winter on the way, many pastimes in the wicked weather will become commonplace, some safer than others. 

Snowmobiles, commonly referred to as sleds, are one of Canada’s favourite winter attractions. The off-road vehicle is designed to turn the snow often frowned upon into a playground. However, these machines come with many dangers and are not to be ridden by the untrained or inexperienced.