White Butte RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance identifying a semi that was involved in a chemical spill on Highway #46 on October 12th, 2024.

Investigation determined a semi, hauling a belly dump style of trailer, left a business on the Service Road in Balgonie. While driving south on Highway #46, then continuing on to Highway #1 toward Winnipeg, the semi spilled fertilizer it was hauling. The semi did not stop at the scene of the spill.

The Balgonie Fire Department, Ministry of Highways, Ministry of Environment and Regina Bypass responded to the spill and clean up, and were responsible for the closure of the highway that resulted from the spill.

White Butte RCMP is investigating whether there is a criminal element to the spill, including gathering information about the vehicle driver’s failure to stop after the spill and determining whether the resulting cost of clean-up constitutes mischief.

The vehicle and driver have not been identified at this time.

If anyone saw the semi spilling fertilizer on Highway #46 between 5:15 and 5:45am on October 12th, 2024, or if you potentially captured security or dashcam footage of it, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or click to Submit a Tip.

On October 12, 2024, White Butte RCMP received a report of a chemical spill on Highway #46.

Investigation determined a semi hauling a belly dump style of trailer left a business on the Service Road in Balgonie. While driving south on Highway #46, then continuing on to Highway #1 toward Winnipeg, the semi spilled fertilizer it was hauling. The semi did not stop at the scene of the spill.

The Balgonie Fire Department, Ministry of Highways, Ministry of Environment and Regina Bypass responded to – and are managing – the spill and clean-up, and were responsible for the closure of the highway that resulted from the spill. Any questions on these matters can be directed to the appropriate agency.

White Butte RCMP is now investigating whether there is a criminal element to the spill, including gathering information about the vehicle driver’s failure to stop after the spill and determining whether the resulting cost of clean-up constitutes mischief. 

The vehicle and driver have not been identified at this time. 

White Butte RCMP is asking members of the public for assistance. If you saw the semi spilling fertilizer on Highway #46 between 5:15 and 5:45 a.m. on October 12, or if you potentially captured security or dashcam footage of it, contact White Butte RCMP by dialling 310-RCMP. 

Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

RCMP White Butte RCMP asks members of the public for assistance identifying semi

Balgonie Community in Co-operation with
Tumbleweed Theatre presents

Directed By: Tara Little

Adult Comedy

November 1, 2, 8 & 9, 2024

$50/ticket Box office: Sunday, October 20, 2024
Balgonie Multiplex 9:00am – 11:00am

Numbers will be passed out at 6:00am
Leaving a vehicle unattended overnight does not hold your spot in line.
Tickets available at the Town office after October 21, 2024

“Hurry Hard was commissioned and developed by Lighthouse Festival Theatre. Lighthouse Festival Theatre produced the premiere production in July 2019 (directed by Sarah Phillips). Hurry Hard is produced by permission of the Playwright and Marquis Literary (Colin Rivers) www.MQlit.ca”

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