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Campsite flair adds extra life to Country Thunder
Some unique campsites have made their way to Craven, making the Country Thunder music festival even more interesting. A few sites have props like a Las Vegas sign, Christmas gingerbread men, and a tik...
Jul 13, 2019
Country Thunder battered by severe thunderstorm
Country Thunder lived up to its name Saturday night. At 9 p.m., Environment Canada issued severe thunderstorm warnings and watches for a number of centres in southern Saskatchewan. Craven and Lumsden ...
Jul 13, 2019 The scene at Country Thunder before the storm hit on July 13, 2019. (Greg Morgan/980 CJME)
10 people arrested, 27 calls for police at Country Thunder
Ten people had to spend their Thursday night at Country Thunder inside a jail cell. In its daily update, the RCMP said six men, two female youths and one woman were arrested for causing disturbances a...
Jul 12, 2019 (980 CJME file photo)
Jamboree originator reflects on decades of country in Craven
Tens of thousands of people are packing into the valley north of Regina this weekend to take in sun, beer and some country music. It has been 36 years since Craven's first country festival, which actu...
Jul 12, 2019 Ria Kaal stands in front of the Bosco Bistro on Main Street at Country Thunder in Craven on July 11, 2019. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Clearing the haze: Cannabis at Country Thunder
The RCMP and festival officials are clearing up the haze around cannabis at Craven Country Thunder this week. This is the first time the drug has been legal for the country music festival. According t...
Jul 11, 2019 RCMP Staff Sgt. Devin Pugh laid out how officers will deal with cannabis at Craven Country Thunder on July 11, 2019. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Beers and body slams: Pro wrestling coming to Country Thunder
While cowboy boots are a common sight at Country Thunder Craven, wrestling boots are also making an appearance this year. The festival is bringing in Canadian Wrestling's Elite (CWE) to put on shows i...
Jul 10, 2019 (Nathan Meyer/980 CJME)
Craven businesses await Country Thunder crowd
Craven businesses are gearing up for the Country Thunder crowds. Thousands are expected to make their way to Craven for the Country Thunder Music Festival, which is to run from Thursday through Sunday...
Jul 10, 2019
Wrestling, 'slingshot' ride among new events at Country Thunder
This year's Country Thunder will be a rare chance to see one of the hottest stars in country music. Chris Stapleton doesn't perform at many festivals but he's doing one in Craven. "We get a little spo...
Jul 08, 2019 (Jayda Noyes/980 CJME)
Cleanup begins in Craven as Country Thunder ends
As Country Thunder campers made their way out of Craven, volunteers moved in to pick up what they left behind. Anita Chay started around 9 a.m. Monday, as motor homes lined up to leave, and said she p...
Jul 16, 2018 Piles of cans, bottles and garbage collected by cleanup crews after Country Thunder in Craven on July 16, 2018. (Jayda Noyes/980 CJME)
Country Thunder wraps up for another year
Campers will be rolling off the grounds Monday morning to mark the close of Saskatchewan's biggest party at Country Thunder. Weather didn't put any damper on the fun at Country Thunder. There were no ...
Jul 16, 2018 RCMP patrol the grounds at the Country Thunder Saskatchewan music festival on July 14, 2017. (Jessika Guse/980 CJME)
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