The minister’s office says Blackmore’s dismissal was “surprising and disappointing.” Saskatchewan’s justice minister says he wants answers on why the RCMP’s commanding officer in the province was abruptly removed. A spokesperson for Tim McLeod’s office said in a statement Friday the minister has requested Ottawa provide further information and rationale on the decision involving Rhonda…

The Government of Saskatchewan is funding 21 new police officer positions filled over the past year as part of the province’s $11.9 million Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods commitment to hire approximately 100 new municipal police officers. “Saskatchewan residents expect and deserve to feel safe in their communities and that means having enough police officers on…