Community Leaders First, Heroes Always: Two Estevan Officers Honoured with Blue Spirit Award For years, Constable Craig Bird and Sgt Braden Lonsberry have been known in Estevan as familiar faces always stepping up for their community. On January 26, 2026, the Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers (SFPO) recognized their “service beyond the badge” with the…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SASKATCHEWAN — The Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers (SFPO) will host a free, confidential webinar, “Family Violence Awareness – The Latest Information,” on February 12, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. This Zoom virtual event offers vital resources for law enforcement, first responders, educators, and HR professionals. Panelists include Jen Renwick,…
In a heartfelt ceremony, Constable Eric Jelinski of the Saskatoon Police Service was recognized as the first recipient of the prestigious Blue Spirit of Saskatchewan Award, presented by the Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers (SFPO). This award celebrates police officers who exemplify exceptional service and commitment to their communities. Constable Jelinski, a Tactical Flight Officer…
54 per cent of respondents “feel the justice system — the courts and the laws — is working against the interests of law-abiding citizens.” A strong majority of Canadians believe they have the right to defend their home against intruders, while more than half say they don’t generally feel like the justice system is working…
The memorial is being produced by the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) for approximately $900,000. Ground has been broken in Regina on a memorial commemorating Saskatchewan’s protective services personnel who’ve died on the job. “The monument will provide a meaningful gathering place for families, friends, colleagues and the public to honour and remember lives lost,…
Union says advisory board ignores management’s role in getting members back to work The proportion of Mounties on long-term, off-duty sick leave has reached an all-time high and become a critical issue for the national police force, according to a new outside report. The Management Advisory Board (MAB), an oversight body that advises the RCMP…
Freedom of Information (FOI) request yielded 290 pages of redacted emails and documents The Saskatchewan NDP is calling on the province to release a collection of documents outlining a complaints and investigations into Saskatchewan Marshals Service after the Opposition party submitted a Freedom of Information (FOI) request and got back nearly 300 pages of redacted…
The number of violent incidents reported in Ontario’s schools grew last year to a point that critics call a “crisis,” with a third of all recorded violence concentrated in just five school boards. New data, obtained by Global News using freedom of information laws, shows the number of violent incidents in Ontario classrooms has shot…
Hagen became the chief in 2008 The Regina Police Service (RPS) is mourning former chief Troy Hagen, who died on July 31. He was 67. Born and raised in Regina, Hagen dedicated his life to public service and to the community that shaped him, according to acting RPS Chief Lorilee Davies. “I was really saddened…