The Wakaw Recorder

06/26/2024

We will be closed on Monday July 1st and will resume regular hours on Tuesday! we wish everyone a wonderful and safe long weekend!

08/11/2023

Due to illness our office will remain closed today August 11 (Friday). We will be responding to emails and checking phone messages. Thank you.

08/10/2023

Rosthern RCMP seeks public assistance locating missing 10-year-old and 14-year-old girls

On August 8, 2023, at approximately 6 p.m., Rosthern RCMP received a report of a missing 10-year-old girl, Gemma Linklater, and a 14-year-old girl, Korah Mountain.

Both girls were last seen in Rosthern at a local hardware store at approximately 5 p.m. on August 8.

Rosthern RCMP have been working to locate Gemma and Korah since receiving the report, including making patrols of all last known locations and following-up on information received. Investigators are now asking the public to report all information on Gemma and Korah’s whereabouts.

Gemma is described as approximately 5’5” and 150 lbs. She has brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing black shorts, with a white stripe down the side, and a grey hoodie, with a green cougar logo.

Korah is described as approximately 5’6” and 120 lbs. She has dark brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black top, black shorts, and black boots. Korah has medical tape over her nose.

Gemma and Korah may be in Prince Albert or Saskatoon but this has not been confirmed yet.

If you see Gemma or Korah, or know where they are, contact Rosthern RCMP at 306-232-6400. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or

On November 15, 2022, Big River RCMP received a report of a missing 28-year-old male, Shequille “Shack” Gamble. Shack was last seen in Debden, SK on October 15, 2022. Shack is described as approximately 6’ tall and 215 lbs. He has brown eyes and brown hair. He has a scar on his left cheek and....

08/01/2023

Today (Tuesday, August 1) our office will be closed. We will be working remotely so feel free to email us at [email protected]
We will check all the phone messages during the day so if you leave a message we will get back to you before end of day.
Thank you!

07/26/2023

Police consider Keenan Crawford Head to be armed and dangerous. If he is seen, do not approach Tisdale RCMP along with the Melfort RCMP Combined Traffic Services Section also assisted with the investigation.

07/13/2023

Today, the federal and provincial governments announced Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) is implementing extraordinary measures to offer support to Saskatchewan livestock producers facing challenges resulting from dry conditions this year, allowing additional acres of low yielding cereal and pulse crops to be diverted to feed. This incentive allows crop producers to make timely decisions to make additional feed available to graze, bale or silage....

Today, the federal and provincial governments announced Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) is implementing extraordinary measures to offer support to Saskatchewan livestock producers fa…

07/13/2023

REGINA - Today, Official Opposition Leader Carla Beck and Health Critic Vicki Mowat released a leaked internal SHA memo. The memo shows that the Sask. Party’s recruitment strategies have failed to adequately staff the Regina General Hospital and avert a bed closure in its Medical Intensive Care Unit. The memo also states that there have been “a number of contracts cancelled at the last minute”, leading to no staffing replacement until the end of summer....

REGINA – Today, Official Opposition Leader Carla Beck and Health Critic Vicki Mowat released a leaked internal SHA memo. The memo shows that the Sask. Party’s recruitment strategies have fail…

07/13/2023

Crops continued to progress this week with the warm temperatures across the province. Canola is beginning to pod and wheat is beginning to flower in many areas. Dry conditions are impacting parts of the province and many producers are hoping for rain immediately. Very little rain was received this week. The most rain was in the Dinsmore area, with 14 mm....

Crops continued to progress this week with the warm temperatures across the province. Canola is beginning to pod and wheat is beginning to flower in many areas. Dry conditions are impacting parts o…

07/13/2023

Premier Scott Moe today called three byelections to fill the vacant seats in Regina Coronation Park, Regina Walsh Acres and Lumsden-Morse. All three byelections will be held on August 10. Voting Week will run from August 3 to 10, with polls open from 12 noon to 8 pm on August 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8, and from 9 am to 8 pm on August 10....

Premier Scott Moe today called three byelections to fill the vacant seats in Regina Coronation Park, Regina Walsh Acres and Lumsden-Morse. All three byelections will be held on August 10. Voting We…

07/13/2023

Regina, SK – Access Communications Co-operative is honoured to announce the recipients of the 2023 Access Communications Doug Alexander Scholarships. The program provides $1,000 each for up to 20 graduating high school students in Saskatchewan.“This is an incredible group of recipients. Their commitment to community and academics is wonderful to see,” said President and CEO of Access Communications Carmela Haines....

Regina, SK – Access Communications Co-operative is honoured to announce the recipients of the 2023 Access Communications Doug Alexander Scholarships. The program provides $1,000 each for up to 20 g…

07/12/2023

The Government of Saskatchewan has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to find prospective proponents to develop and operate four Supportive Family Living Programs throughout Saskatchewan. As announced in the 2023-24 provincial budget, a $1.3 million investment is expanding Supportive Family Living Program services to 17 families in Moose Jaw, Fort Qu'Appelle, Prince Albert and Saskatoon, helping to keep vulnerable children and families together while parents address safety concerns and build capacity to safely care for their children....

The Government of Saskatchewan has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to find prospective proponents to develop and operate four Supportive Family Living Programs throughout Saskatchewan. As …

07/12/2023

Saskatchewan's provincial parks offer camping, glamping, hiking, and fun at the lake. There are also exciting events and programming to fill visitors' days with fun, laughter, and joy in the great outdoors. Take a moment to join in the fun and experience nature to the fullest. Here are a few special events occurring over the next two weeks, all are free with a valid Park Entry Permit:...

Saskatchewan’s provincial parks offer camping, glamping, hiking, and fun at the lake. There are also exciting events and programming to fill visitors’ days with fun, laughter, and joy i…