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CTV News
15-07-2025
- CTV News
Sword, BB gun seized after traffic stop near Elrose, Sask.
An RCMP Cruiser can be seen in this file photo. (David Prisciak/CTV News) A 63-year-old man from Rosetown, Sask. is facing numerous charges after RCMP seized a sword and other weapons during a traffic stop on July 12. According to an RCMP news release, officers received a report of a suspicious man believed to be armed in a parked truck outside a business in Rosetown shortly after 9 a.m. Police located the truck on Highway 4 before it sped away at a high rate of speed, heading south. Officers then located the truck on an approach about 11 kilometres north of Elrose, Sask. where the man was arrested without further incident. While searching the vehicle, police seized a small sword, bat and a weapon officers initially believed to be a firearm. Further investigation determined it to be a BB gun that resembled a pistol. 'After a closer look, investigators determined the weapon to be a BB gun that resembled a pistol, making it impossible for citizens and police to distinguish the difference between the two types of guns from afar,' RCMP said in the release. The man is facing charges that include dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, unauthorized possession of a prohibited/restricted weapon and flight from police. He made his first court appearance in Saskatoon on Monday, RCMP said.
ABC News
22-06-2025
- Business
- ABC News
Kingston South East sewerage project prioritised after health concerns, but costs high
A South Australian council hopes a project worth up to $25 million to connect sewerage to 651 properties will attract more people to live in the area while addressing concerns about water potentially being contaminated with faeces. Kingston South East has been moved to the top of the list for state government funding for an expanded sewerage system after advice from SA Health to the Kingston District Council about risks to public health and the environment from water being contaminated via aging and non-compliant septic systems. Some people use bores near neighbours' septic tanks for water in their houses and gardens that can then get contaminated with faeces, council chief executive Ian Hart said. "The proximity of bores to people's drinking supply and other domestic supply is a real issue in Kingston." If the project goes ahead, property owners where the new Community Wastewater Management System (CWMS) would be connected in the suburbs of Rosetown, Wyomi and Pinks Beach would have to pay a quarter of the cost of the new system, which the council estimates at $1,000 per property per year over 10 years. The other three quarters of the money for the new sewerage system would come from the state government via a grant scheme administered by the Local Government Association of South Australia. People would have to pay extra for their block to be connected to the new system. Resident Mark Lively estimated it could cost $23,000 to $28,000 per property, despite many of them already having functional septic systems. "This CWMS is basically just being done so the council can get 20 or 30 properties added onto their rate base," he said. About 270 of the blocks affected are vacant. People who want to build a house on them now have to install holding tanks for their wastewater. Les Gullickson and his wife, Sharon, are building a house in Kingston that they hope to retire to. They found out about the cost of emptying holding tanks after starting their build. "If they don't go ahead with the full sewerage and stuff like that, I think we'll be moving out of Kingston because we can't afford to [live here]," Mr Gullickson said. "If we have to pump it every two weeks, that's a rough estimate of $600 a month. "Times that by 12 months in a year, that's quite a few dollars more than what a sewerage system would cost to run, and if we had known that we had to do this, I may not have gone ahead with the build." Mr Hart said the estimated costs were only "indicative" until more detailed plans for the system could be drawn up. He said properties connected to the sewerage system would increase in value. "This project will enable them to build with confidence, and that will help Kingston because it means our town will grow and it means there will be more housing available," he said. "We know there is a housing shortage, and it will be good for our community." Consultation sessions on the project will be held this week, with a decision expected in the coming months. Work would start in mid-2026 and finish a year later. The project will not include adding piped drinking water to Rosetown, Wyomi or Pinks Beach. Residential property owners in the Kingston District Council are facing a 9 per cent rate increase this year, with the council also having to deal with multi-million-dollar projects to fix the Kingston jetty and the Maria Creek boat ramp, as well as ongoing costs related to the Cape Jaffa marina.
CTV News
05-06-2025
- CTV News
Sask. judge denies defence bid to halt human trafficking trial
WATCJ: A provincial court judge has denied a bid from defence to halt a human trafficking trial. A provincial court judge has denied a defence application to have human trafficking charges stayed. The trial of Sohel Haider and Mohammad Masum continued Wednesday in a makeshift courtroom at the Rosetown Elks Hall. In 2023, the RCMP charged the men with human trafficking a woman to work at restaurants in Gull Lake, Tisdale, and Elrose. Earlier in the trial, Haider's defence lawyer filed a Jordan application, arguing that Haider's right to a timely trial had been violated. Under the Jordan ruling, matters in Canadian provincial courts must conclude within 18 months of charges being laid. The trial was originally scheduled for five days last September. Delivering his decision Wednesday, Judge Miguel Martinez outlined the timeline and ruled on whether the defence contributed to the delays. Subtracting delays caused by the defence, Martinez said the trial's expected conclusion would still be about six months over the 18-month limit. The Crown argued that the delays were due to exceptional circumstances, noting that this is only the second time human trafficking charges have gone to trial in Saskatchewan and that the entire proceeding requires translation. Martinez agreed, ruling the case's complexity justified the delay. Following the ruling, Masum's lawyer, Michael Owens, resumed cross-examining the complainant—a Bangladeshi woman who cannot be identified due to a publication ban. Owens questioned why the woman didn't flee during trips to Saskatoon, suggesting she had opportunities. He also asked why she didn't try to escape during a trip to the United States. The woman testified that Masum had her phone, laptop, and 'important documents' that she couldn't leave behind. Masum also faces charges of sexual assault. Owens asked why the woman didn't fight back during the alleged assaults. She said she tried, but Masum was stronger. Martinez halted the line of questioning, stating courts cannot assume how victims respond to sexual assault. The defence later alleged the woman fabricated the sexual assault allegations in an effort to stay in Canada. Court heard the woman's work permit expires in October. She also holds a 10-year visitor visa. The trial is scheduled to continue Thursday.
CTV News
02-06-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Saskatchewan consumer affairs warn of door-to-door sellers after incident
The logo for Saskatchewan's Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority (FCAA). (Source: Saskatchewan's consumer protection agency is warning residents of unlicensed door-to-door sellers after an incident in a rural community. The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) says an incident recently occurred in the Rosetown area involving an unlicensed door-to-door seller offering paving services. 'Saskatchewan residents are reminded to only deal with door-to-door sellers licensed by the FCAA,' the agency said in a news release. If residents should choose to utilize door-to-door sellers, the FCAA says you should keep these tips in mind: Ask to see a copy of their license and verify the listing on FCAA411 Read the contract (and fine print) carefully Ask questions if you don't understand something Do not feel pressured into an immediate purchase Keep down payments to a minimum Never hand over a blank cheque Avoid paying in cash or agreeing to service without documentation Check the seller's rating and customer reviews on the Better Business Bureau directory or call 1-888-352-7601. The FCAA also reminds consumers of their rights concerning door-to-door sales. All contracts must be in writing unless the sale is less than $100 All direct sales contracts must include a statement of cancellation rights All consumers have 10 days to cancel a contract without needing to provide a reason If a contract is cancelled, the vendor must refund all money received under the contract within 15 days of the cancellation More information can be found on the FCAA website.
CTV News
22-05-2025
- CTV News
Human trafficking trial continues in Rosetown court
Watch WATCH: The trial of Mohammad Masum and Sohel Haider continues in a makeshift Rosetown courtroom.
