Saskatchewan RCMP respond to 177 calls during Craven Country Thunder Music Festival

REGINA - RCMP in Saskatchewan say officers responded to 177 calls over the weekend during the Country Thunder Music Festival in Craven.

Saskatchewan RCMP respond to 177 calls during Craven Country Thunder Music Festival To continue reading, please subscribe: Digital Subscription One year of digital access for only $205* - Enjoy unlimited reading on winnipegfreepress.com - Read the E-Edition, our digital replica newspaper - Access News Break, our award-winning app - Play interactive puzzles To continue reading, please subscribe: Add Free Press access to your Brandon Sun subscription for only an additional $1 for the first 4 weeks* REGINA – RCMP in Saskatchewan say officers responded to 177 calls over the weekend during the Country Thunder Music Festival in Craven.

Mounties say they also laid various charges after reports of drinking and driving, mischief and assaults. They say they also had to deal with thefts of coolers, lawn chairs and items from a merchandise booth. RCMP had partnered with Saskatchewan Government Insurance to conduct traffic stops near the festival grounds in the village outside Regina.

Police say 54 people received roadside suspensions for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. They also issued hundreds of traffic tickets or gave warnings to motorists for violating safety rules. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 13, 2026.