Williams and Ree are under the spotlight after material they used this past weekend at Country Thunder Music Festival in Craven. The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations is requesting the festival’s organizers to banish the comedians from any future events following complaints of racist material used at this year’s event. The complaint was made when the […]
The hangovers are beginning to settle in for festival goers who took in Country Thunder 2019 in Craven. RCMP said while it was a busy and eventful weekend for their members, this year was a “relatively smooth and pleasant Country Thunder experience”. 160 calls were handled by RCMP throughout the four-day event. From those calls, 27 […]
Country Thunder Saskatchewan wrapped up Sunday night with headliner Chris Stapleton going as scheduled on the main stage. However, that wasn’t the case on Saturday night with Tim McGraw, as his show was cancelled after equipment and instruments were damaged in a major storm that swept through the area. The beer gardens were also closed […]
Some fans attending this year’s Country Thunder music festival were able to participate in the show’s newest attraction – a beach volleyball tournament. The tournament gave away over $10,000 in cash and prizes, and seemed to be a big hit among the concert crowd. The two sand courts were added to replace the Boys, Bulls […]
Saturday’s stormy weather in the Craven valley didn’t stop people from breaking the law at the festival. RCMP made 10 arrests throughout the day Saturday and lodged those prisoners, bringing the weekend total to 33. 12 charges were handed out including minors possessing or consuming liquor. One impaired driver was located and arrested along with […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A severe thunderstorm tracking towards the Country Thunder site at Craven forced organizers to shut things down early Saturday night. Due to some unstable weather, we have temporarily postponed Travis Tritt’s performance. We are asking everyone to return to their campsites. Day passes please head to the ball diamonds by the East end of Main […]
RCMP made 11 arrests at Country Thunder Saskatchewan on Friday, bringing the total for the week so far to 24. Ten were alcohol related, and one was for a man with an outstanding warrant for an offence committed. Police are also concerned with the amount of minors consuming alcohol at the festival, and want to […]
A rather large attraction has made its way to this year’s Country Thunder music festival. The slingshot is set up on Main Street, giving thrill seekers a ride 260 feet up at 160 kilometres an hour. Slingshot ride operator Ryan Klopp said this is the first year the slingshot has been to Craven. “We just got […]
Country Thunder Saskatchewan may officially get underway Thursday night on the main stage, but in the camp ground it’s been a different story. RCMP are reporting three arrests that have already been made with alcohol-related offences. No charges have been laid at this time. Staff Sergeant Devin Pugh said the number one priority for RCMP […]
Country Thunder is ready to role this weekend with a star studded lineup. Craven will be hosting acts like Jake Owen, Tim McGraw and Chris Stapleton Thursday through Sunday. Marketing Director Gerry Krochak says most of the buzz this year is stemming from Chris Stapleton’s performance on Sunday night. “One of only two Canadian shows […]
