Lumsden RCMP respond to 156 calls during Craven Country Thunder

Saskatchewan RCMP see increase in calls during Country Thunder 2025

Saskatchewan RCMP said Country Thunder kept them busy once again, as upwards of 20,000 people flocked to the hamlet of Craven for the annual multi-day music festival.

Lumsden RCMP respond to 156 calls during Craven Country Thunder

Over the course of the event, police laid four criminal impaired driving charges, issued 40 roadside driving suspensions, laid two assault charges and one mischief charge.

Lumsden RCMP Respond to 156 Calls During Craven Country Thunder - Kindersley Social - Local Update, Sports, Events and more

Saskatchewan RCMP responded to 156 calls for service during Craven Country Thunder from July 10 to 13, 2025. “The sheer volume of people at events like this means that we expect more calls for service, and venue campgrounds mean we have a greatly increased population in the area. Saskatchewan RCMP plans extensively for this to help ensure everyone remains safe,” says S/Sgt. Kent Ashworth from Saskatchewan RCMP’s South District Management Team.  …