Spring isn’t a green light to put the pedal to the metal
Winter often gets all the attention for hazardous road conditions, but spring driving has safety hazards of its own. Here are some spring driving safety tips to help reduce your…
Suspects in armed robbery arrested by police
A suspect vehicle used in an armed robbery that took place in Rosthern was located by the Saskatoon Police Service early Wednesday morning, March 27, and three suspects were arrested.…
RCMP begin mandatory alcohol screening on routine traffic stops April 1
On April 1, 2024, the Saskatchewan RCMP will be conducting roadside Mandatory Alcohol Screenings (MAS) on all lawful traffic stops in Saskatchewan RCMP jurisdiction on an on-going basis. In 2018,…
RCMP targeted enforcement teams show results
From August through November of 2023, the RCMP’s Warrant Enforcement and Suppression Team (WEST), Crime Reduction Team (CRT), and Saskatchewan Trafficking Response Team (STRT) seized a total over 840 grams…
Police launch ‘sextortion’ awareness campaign
In support of the RCMP’s National Child Exploitation Crime Centre (NCECC) and the Canadian Centre for Child Protection (C3P) campaign to help the public recognize sextortion, the Saskatoon Police Service…
Spring will see more farm equipment on the roads
Spring will see an increased use of farm equipment on our rural roadways. Tractors will be traveling between the farmstead and remote fields, increasing the likelihood of vehicle-tractor encounters or…
Warman RCMP traffic safety check stops result in 20 tickets for cellphone use, speeding
Weekly Report: Monday, March 4 to Sunday, March 10, 2024, inclusive. Please note all information below occurred within the time period above, unless otherwise noted. March 10: Warman RCMP held…
Meadow Lake traffic stop leads to arrest on drugs, weapons charges
Weekly Report: Monday, February 26 to Sunday, March 3, 2024, inclusive. Please note all information below occurred within the time period above, unless otherwise noted. February 27: Officers from Saskatchewan…
March is coming in like a lion and Saskatchewan RCMP reminds drivers to be prepared
2024-03-01 3:50 p.m. Heavy snow, gusty winds, reduced visibility: much of Saskatchewan will be experiencing severe weather beginning Saturday, with the worst forecasted to hit on Sunday. “March is truly…
The stakes are high when it comes to distracted driving
Driving is a task that demands the driver’s complete attention. The unexpected can happen in moments, meaning that even a second of extra reaction time can make the difference between…