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CTV News
09-07-2025
- CTV News
Warman RCMP looking for escaped inmate who stole van
Landry has connections to Saskatoon and Regina. (Photo supplied: Saskatchewan RCMP) The Warman RCMP detachment is asking the public to be on the lookout for 39-year-old Michael Landry who escaped from the Saskatoon Provincial Correctional Centre on Tuesday afternoon. According to an RCMP news release, Landry was part of a crew doing work in the Highway 11 area north of Saskatoon when he stole a van and fled shortly before 1:30 p.m. RCMP described Landry as about six feet two inches tall with a heavy build and brown hair and brown eyes. He also has many tattoos that include four large numbers on the back of his neck and large letters and a teardrop on his cheek, RCMP said. Landry was last seen wearing a grey shirt and green pants, according to RCMP. Police said the van Landry drove away with is a 2007 grey E350 15 passenger van with the Saskatchewan licence plate number 531-FRZ RCMP said Landry has connections to both Regina and Saskatoon. If seen he should not be approached, RCMP said. Information can be submitted to Warman RCMP or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers.
CTV News
06-07-2025
- CTV News
Family of Sask. man killed by impaired driver hosts memorial golf tournament
A year after Austin 'Auzi' Walker was killed by an impaired driver, his loved ones gathered to play a round of golf for their friend on Saturday. 'It's been phenomenal. It's a day to remember him. It's not a sad day. It's...a great way to honor him while his friends and family could come and just spend a day,' Chet Walker, Austin's father said. The Austin 'Auzi' Walker 2025 Memorial Golf Tournament brought together over 100 golfers at The Legends Golf Club in Warman, Sask. 'As a family, we decided we wanted to do something special for his name,' Chet said. 'We have 144 golfers today, which is capacity and [an] additional 50 some people coming to that barbecue.' Chet shared that golfing was a family activity and a hobby his 25-year-old son particularly enjoyed. Chet added that he hopes those in attendance take positive memories from the day. 'Be happy,' he said. 'Take one day at a time. Enjoy the day.' Austin's loved ones hope to continue keeping his memory alive, and this tournament is the first step towards that goal. 'We really want to keep his name out there. Another thing why we're doing this is, raise a little money to give back in his name for different charities,' Chet said.
Fashion Network
19-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Barnfield Customs: slowing down menswear in a fast fashion world
There's fast fashion and slow fashion. And then there's really slow fashion, which is where Barnfield Customs comes in. The British menswear brand makes high-end outerwear and knitwear 'for those who value patience, provenance and purpose'. Each year, the Nottingham-based firm launches a selection of 'unique and limited edition' jackets. And with a 12-week wait for orders to arrive (every piece is handmade in England), this is about as far from the idea of instant gratification as it's possible to get. Once a style is sold out, it's gone. But that doesn't seem to be deterring customers. Its Lawrence Jacket, for instance ('developed and perfected' over four years), sold out within 36 hours of going on sale. The current Hampden peacoat is 'in progress' with the company inviting those interested to sign up. Those coats cost around £1,595. Founded by designer Mark Warman in 2020, Barnfield says it 'exists as a quiet defiance against disposability, offering garments that are made to last, worth the wait and rich with story'. So who's actually buying? Warman told that his customers are 'aged between 35 and 55, they're established in their careers. They're deliberate and look for genuine meaning in the products they invest in. With an annual household income that sits comfortably in the £120k–£180k range, they have significant discretionary spending power. They don't chase novelty, have no interest in trends and prefer values-led brands that reflect their own [values], typically buying one or two high-end clothing items per season'. And do they mind the long wait? Apparently not. He added that 'for them, the 12-week wait is a demonstration of quality and authenticity. The anticipation is all part of the joy of ownership'. While he hasn't shared its results (and the last set of micro company accounts available at Companies House give little clue), we have to assume that the business model is economically viable, although perhaps not at scale. Warman told us that 'I'm not chasing scale. In fact, I'm actively avoiding it. I'm building for slow, sustained growth. I fully expect Barnfield to offer repairs to the children of today's customers when they inherit their dad's favourite coat. The business is sustained by genuine connection. I run one-on-one virtual fittings, share behind-the-scenes updates including the missteps, and involve customers in key decisions'. And while scale isn't an objective, he does have over 3,600 people signed up to the email list. 'Around 60% open every message and many reply,' he explained, 'whether they've bought or not, because they feel part of what we're building'. Of course, even such a business as this needs something a little faster and with knitwear (retailing for around £295) held in stock, it 'balances the slower rhythm of our made-to-order coats and supports steady cash flow,' Warman said, while stressing that 'this isn't a trend-led model. It's a deliberate one, designed for longevity. We're not trying to be everything to everyone. We're building for those who get it, and clearly, they do'. But the 12-week wait is the key and is promoted as a virtue rather than a reason for frustration. Warman previously said the wait 'is core to what Barnfield stands for. It's not a gimmick or a marketing tactic – it's a true reflection of the time it takes to produce something of lasting quality. We're not sitting on stock or rushing to meet arbitrary deadlines. The wait is part of the experience – it's an investment in something genuinely meaningful. There's always an element of tension in waiting – especially when we've been conditioned to expect next-day delivery. But for the right customer, that anticipation becomes part of the joy. The people who buy from Barnfield aren't looking for instant gratification'. And in order to keep customers engaged, while each coat is being made, they're kept 'in the loop, showing them what's happening behind the scenes. That sense of anticipation deepens the emotional connection'. Warman said that 'slowing down forces us to ask better questions: why am I buying this? Will I still love it in 10 years? Who made it – and how? That kind of consideration is what makes a product valuable. To me, it's also part of what makes it sustainable. We don't need more things. We need better things'.
Fashion Network
19-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Barnfield Customs: slowing down menswear in a fast fashion world
There's fast fashion and slow fashion. And then there's really slow fashion, which is where Barnfield Customs comes in. The British menswear brand makes high-end outerwear and knitwear 'for those who value patience, provenance and purpose'. Each year, the Nottingham-based firm launches a selection of 'unique and limited edition' jackets. And with a 12-week wait for orders to arrive (every piece is handmade in England), this is about as far from the idea of instant gratification as it's possible to get. Once a style is sold out, it's gone. But that doesn't seem to be deterring customers. Its Lawrence Jacket, for instance ('developed and perfected' over four years), sold out within 36 hours of going on sale. The current Hampden peacoat is 'in progress' with the company inviting those interested to sign up. Those coats cost around £1,595. Founded by designer Mark Warman in 2020, Barnfield says it 'exists as a quiet defiance against disposability, offering garments that are made to last, worth the wait and rich with story'. So who's actually buying? Warman told that his customers are 'aged between 35 and 55, they're established in their careers. They're deliberate and look for genuine meaning in the products they invest in. With an annual household income that sits comfortably in the £120k–£180k range, they have significant discretionary spending power. They don't chase novelty, have no interest in trends and prefer values-led brands that reflect their own [values], typically buying one or two high-end clothing items per season'. And do they mind the long wait? Apparently not. He added that 'for them, the 12-week wait is a demonstration of quality and authenticity. The anticipation is all part of the joy of ownership'. While he hasn't shared its results (and the last set of micro company accounts available at Companies House give little clue), we have to assume that the business model is economically viable, although perhaps not at scale. Warman told us that 'I'm not chasing scale. In fact, I'm actively avoiding it. I'm building for slow, sustained growth. I fully expect Barnfield to offer repairs to the children of today's customers when they inherit their dad's favourite coat. The business is sustained by genuine connection. I run one-on-one virtual fittings, share behind-the-scenes updates including the missteps, and involve customers in key decisions'. And while scale isn't an objective, he does have over 3,600 people signed up to the email list. 'Around 60% open every message and many reply,' he explained, 'whether they've bought or not, because they feel part of what we're building'. Of course, even such a business as this needs something a little faster and with knitwear (retailing for around £295) held in stock, it 'balances the slower rhythm of our made-to-order coats and supports steady cash flow,' Warman said, while stressing that 'this isn't a trend-led model. It's a deliberate one, designed for longevity. We're not trying to be everything to everyone. We're building for those who get it, and clearly, they do'. But the 12-week wait is the key and is promoted as a virtue rather than a reason for frustration. Warman previously said the wait 'is core to what Barnfield stands for. It's not a gimmick or a marketing tactic – it's a true reflection of the time it takes to produce something of lasting quality. We're not sitting on stock or rushing to meet arbitrary deadlines. The wait is part of the experience – it's an investment in something genuinely meaningful. There's always an element of tension in waiting – especially when we've been conditioned to expect next-day delivery. But for the right customer, that anticipation becomes part of the joy. The people who buy from Barnfield aren't looking for instant gratification'. And in order to keep customers engaged, while each coat is being made, they're kept 'in the loop, showing them what's happening behind the scenes. That sense of anticipation deepens the emotional connection'. Warman said that 'slowing down forces us to ask better questions: why am I buying this? Will I still love it in 10 years? Who made it – and how? That kind of consideration is what makes a product valuable. To me, it's also part of what makes it sustainable. We don't need more things. We need better things'.
CTV News
11-06-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
Wolverines make first ever SJHL draft pick
Wolverines make first ever SJHL draft pick The Warman Wolverines selected first overall in June 10th's SJHL draft and say they're focused on attracting local talent
