Wadena RCMP, EMS and local fire personnel responded to another fatal accident the evening of Oct. 11, 2021. As reported today, the collision occurred on Hwy. 5. approximately 10 km west of Wadena where it was determined that a lone pedestrian was struck by an eastbound vehicle. The driver remained at the scene and called for emergency assistance. The pedestrian, a s … [Read More...] about Second fatal collision in as many months
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*IDENTIFIED* Suspect sought in Wadena hit and run
*UPDATE* The woman in question has been identified. RCMP are looking to identify a suspect sought in a hit and run that occurred on June 3 in Wadena at the Red Apple. The woman apparently refused to identify herself, provide any information including her her driver’s licence and registration of the vehicle. It also turned […]
Pump stolen near Wadena
A red water pump was recently stolen from a field outside of Wadena, as reported by Wadena/Foam Lake RCMP. Sometime between the night of June 21 and morning June 22 from southeast of town the pump disappeared. The RCMP are seeking information from anyone who may have cameras in the area or observed suspicious activity, […]
Fire ban issued for all of Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) issued a provincial fire ban early Friday afternoon, July 2, for Crown lands, provincial parks and the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District, effective immediately. The fire ban includes any open fires, controlled burns and fireworks. Due to hot, dry conditions and an extreme fire risk that covers most of the […]
Town of Wadena pares down Canada Day activities
The Town of Wadena has decided to reduce Canada Day activities to encourage reflection on the recent discovery of 751 unmarked graves at the former site of the Marieval Indian Residential School. “Out of respect for our Indigenous community, Town of Wadena council and staff have decided to cancel the Canada Day Parade and postpone […]
Drinking water advisory rescinded for Wadena
The Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory (PDWA) issued by the province’s Water Security Agency on June 12 for the town of Wadena was rescinded this afternoon, June 25. The advisory was placed during the cleaning of the reservoir in the town’s water treatment plant, however, issues with a broken part plus the level of sludge in […]