The Weyburn Police Service received 92 calls for service during the week of May 31 through June 6, resulting in a total of 21 charges, including eight under the Criminal Code of Canada. During . . .
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As Meagan Jasper continues her addiction recovery, she hopes other Saskatchewan cities follow Moose Jaw’s lead urging residents to inform themselves and their kids about the harms of crystal meth and other hard drugs.
Mayor Fraser Tolmie declared this week, June 6 to 12, crystal meth awareness week, asking people to participate in educational events hosted by the Moose Jaw Crystal Meth Strategy Committee.
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Jasper, a recovering meth addict, is one of the participants; she shares her story in the film.
Officers also attended separate reports of theft from a business where the matter was resolved by alternate means. Some other calls included minor traffic collisions on private property where officers were called to assist, as well as a call to assist EMS personnel with a highly intoxicated individual located just outside the city limits. Unfortunately, not all calls clear without charges, as one individual faces an impaired driving charge as the result of a traffic stop, and three individuals face a charge of failing to comply with a condition of their release. Of special note, things are beginning to look a bit brighter on the COVID front as Step 1 of the Re-Open Sask Plan is now active and kids outdoors sports is in full swing. Much to the delight of parents and families, hundreds of excited kids are back on the fields, practicing and competing in ball, soccer, football and other favourite sports. Watching them burn off energy on the field brings a smile to everyone’s face,