A recent community meeting hosted by the RM of Tecumseh brought together residents, law enforcement, and political leaders to confront the growing issue of rural crime. The event featured a candid and informative presentation by RCMP Sgt. Warner Ignatiuk, alongside remarks from MLA Hon. Daryl Harrison, who addressed provincial efforts to support justice reform and community safety.
Sgt. Ignatiuk opened the meeting with a clear message: rural communities are not alone in their frustrations.
“I’m not going to sugarcoat things,” he said. “I understand the frustrations you face. I was born and raised in rural Saskatchewan, I get it.”
He outlined staffing levels across the Weyburn, Radville, and Fillmore detachments, noting that while the RCMP is currently well-staffed, turnover and parental