Convicted RCMP killer's father not guilty
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. - Art Dagenais, the father of convicted Mountie killer Curtis Dagenais, was found not guilty of mischief Monday in provincial court.
News from Swift Current and Southwest Saskatchewan
HEADLINES FOR MONDAY, JUNE 17
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In this episode
Telephone and email scams are on the rise and youre reminded to always be aware of whos on the other end of the message. Identifying an Anti-Bullying Action Plan is the focus of a series of provincial meetings with several stops including Swift Current. As part of our Growing the Southwest series we take a look at one business taking advantage of the busy Shaunavon economy. Live web cam coverage is now in place at Grasslands National Park introducing a global audience to the plains bison and prairie dogs.
Swift Current and Area Weather Outlook
Environment Canada is calling for Sunshine Today with a High of 23. Partly Sunnt for Tuesday and a High of 26. Cloudy with Rain for Wednesday and a High of 24. Looking ahead to Thursday, Showers, Windy and a High of 20. Cloudy with Showers by Friday with a High of 17.
Leader Centennial a Well Rounded Weekend for the Family
The Centennial celebration in Leader drew a crowd of over 1000 on the weekend. A variety of activities and other entertainment kept the crowd busy reuniting with family and friends.
Extensive Rain Causes Sink Hole on Hwy #2
RCMP area alerting motorists of a major traffic disruption on Hwy# 2 North of Waskesui. The stretch of Highway 52 km North of Prince Albert remains closed until further notice. Significant rainfall in the Northern areas of Saskatchewan over the past several days has caused other road obstructions for motorists and anyone traveling in the Prince Albert area and North should refer to the hotline to find appropriate routes to their destination.
Cel Phone and Seat Belt Safety Traffic Blitz
Police agencies across the Province will be teaming up with SGI for another traffic blitz on Wednesday and Thursday. Motorists using a cellphone while driving will also be targeted during the blitz. Cellphone use while driving results in a $280 ticket and the loss of four points under SGIs Safe Driver Recognition program. Depending where you sit on the safety rating scale, you may have to pay a financial penalty or lose any insurance discount you receive. Cellphone use also contributes to distracted driving, which is the leading contributing factor in all collisions in the province. Motorists using a cellphone while driving will also be targeted during the blitz. Cellphone use while driving results in a $280 ticket and the loss of four points under SGIs Safe Driver Recognition program. Depending where you sit on the safety rating scale, you may have to pay a financial penalty or lose any insurance discount you receive. Cellphone use also contributes to distracted driving, which is the leading contributing factor in all collisions in the province.In 2012, improper or non-seatbelt use contributed to 47 deaths and 274 injuries in the province. Distracted driving, which includes cellphone use, contributed to 60 deaths and nearly 2,200 injuries.
United Way Golf Tournament
Avid golfers took to the Elmwood Golf Course on Friday in support of the Swift Current United Way.
Market Square 2013 Season Underway
Despite the cool, windy conditions another season of Market Square launched on Saturday. A range of vendors, entertainers and other displays were on hand for the crowd.
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