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It’s the final day for voting in Saskatchewan. Polling stations open at 9:00 and close tonight at 8:00 pm. 

Locations of voting stations are available at the Elections Saskatchewan website. Check your voter card for your exact location.  

If you haven’t received your voter card, consult with Elections Saskatchewan for procedures.  

Saskatchewan RCMP have provided an update to the Dangerous Persons Alert that was issued on Thursday.  

The two suspects that were arrested on Thursday were located by by Saskatoon Police Services Air Support Unit running along the Saskatchewan River bank, approximately three kilometers from where they were seen entering the bush and arrested by RCMP officers on the ground near Highway #123.

Leroy’s Lori Johb was reelected as the President of the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour (SFL) on Friday. 

The announcement came at the conclusion of the SFL’s biennial convention held at TCU Place in Saskatoon.  

A healthcare worker and a member of the SEIU-West, Johb was reelected by delegates from several unions in attendance at the convention.  

CO-OP' s Fill the Semi campaign continued this week, with the communities of Watson and Leroy stepping up. 

On Tuesday in Watson, and on Friday in Leroy, Midway COOP hosted a smokie lunch with the proceeds going towards the Lanigan and Humboldt Food Banks.  

The lunch in Leroy also helped out their local curling club.  

Southey RCMP are investigating a fatal collision involving two vehicles that occurred on Highway #6 10 kms north of Regina on Wednesday night around 6:30 pm.

The driver of one of the vehicles was declared deceased by EMS at the scene. He has been identified as a 35-year-old man from Piapot First Nation. 

An adult male passenger was taken to hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening,

The adult male driver of the other vehicle was transported to hospital with serious injuries. 

Highway #6 was closed for the investigation. 

*Update 3* 

RCMP have cancelled the dangerous persons alert.

Two of the suspects were arrested in Tobin Lake.

There may be two additional outstanding suspects on foot in the Tobin Lake. 

As a part of the investigation, RCMP have decided the matter no longer fits the criteria of a dangerous persons alert. 

Residents in the Tobin Lake area may notice a continued increased police presence.

Highway #123 north of Tobin Lake has been blocked off due to a police presence and ongoing search. The public is asked to avoid the area. 

A drive down just about any roadway in the area near twilight will confirm that area wildlife is on the move and that drivers need to exercise additional caution. 

As in past years, the fall season comes with reports of moose sightings on Hwy. 368, Highway 5 near Muenster, Hwy. 20 near Burr, along with other hot spots. Deer are once again plentiful this season and can be seen amassing at roadsides. 

The Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce will host the second of two forums, this one the Municipal Candidate Forum, on Thursday, October 24 at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall. The event takes place from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. 

Joe Von Doellen of the Chamber will once again act as moderator.  

SaskPower is planning for a power outage for today, Tuesday, October 22, 2024

The outage will affect residents of Humboldt Lake (0 Block of Pape Drive) and residents southeast of Humboldt. Power services will be interrupted between 9 am and 2:00 pm.

SaskPower thanks customers for their patience and understanding. 

A woman from the RM of Blucher is facing a number of charges after a fatal incident on Highway 11 on Saturday night.

A truck driving north in the southbound lanes near Dundurn struck an SUV, killing two people.

Two women aged 50 and 20 from Lake Isle, Alberta were in the SUV and were pronounced deceased at the scene. 

Two occupants in the truck, both children were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.