Text Messages

• SGI warns about scams over text message

  Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan noted that people should always check with the source, and not click on links.

  Crime

  Dec 5, 2022
  
• Hydro One customers can now report power outages by text

  Hydro One clients can also track outages in their area through outage alerts and an outage map, and can access an app where outages can be reported.

  Consumer

  Oct 27, 2021
  
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• SaskTel expects to see increase in holiday calls

  SaskTel expects to see an increase in its service over Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day.

  Canada

  Dec 23, 2019
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• Regina pastor loses licence over alleged sexually driven text messages

  Following alleged inappropriate behaviour against women at his congregation surround sexual text messages, Regina pastor Rev. Jerven Weekes has lost his license.

  Canada

  Oct 28, 2019
• Text messages lead to RCMP charging Alberta teacher with child luring

  A teacher from High Prairie, Alta., has been charged with two counts of child luring and two counts of making sexually explicit material available to a child.

  Crime

  Mar 15, 2019
• RCMP launches new crime watch program in southern Saskatchewan

  Saskatchewan residents located in the southern part of the province have a new way to get information about criminal activity in their area directly from the RCMP.

  Canada

  Mar 7, 2019
• ‘Guaranteed I ain’t going out alone’: Court hears threats that led to Coldstream standoff

  The man at the center of a lengthy police standoff last winter has been handed an 18-month conditional sentence.

  Crime

  Jul 25, 2018
• SaskTel customers expected to send 10.2M text messages on Mother’s Day

  SaskTel says traditional voice calls are still a popular choice for customers who wish to send their appreciation on Mother’s Day.

  Canada

  May 7, 2018
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• In person and by text, Manitoba Hydro warns fraudsters use many tactics

  Manitoba Hydro is warning customers of fraud schemes, whether they come by way of door-to-door sales people or unsolicited text messages or emails about their energy bill.

  Dec 28, 2017
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• SaskTel expects busy holiday calling season

  SaskTel is expecting another busy holiday season, with an estimated 710,000 calls on Christmas Day this year.

  Canada

  Dec 18, 2017