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West Central's news cycle this week was marked by major economic milestones, severe weather events, and community concerns. The province led Canada with the largest surge in building permits, signaling strong growth despite stormy skies that brought hail, fire, and tornado warnings to West Central Saskatchewan. Meanwhile, police investigations continue into a $3,500 fraud case in Lloydminster, shareholders demand transparency after Northwest Terminal’s secretive AGM, and early tornado activity keeps storm watchers vigilant across the region. Here are the top five stories making headlines this week.
Saskatchewan sees nation's largest surge in building permits
Saskatchewan led the country in year-over-year building permit growth with a 31.5% increase, reaching $290 million in April 2025 — a sign of strong economic momentum driven by rising investments and a stable business climate.
Severe storms cause a firestorm with hail, fire and possible tornado in West Central
Severe storms swept through West Central Saskatchewan Friday evening, triggering tornado warnings, hail, lightning, and localized flooding, while Environment Canada continues to assess the storm's impacts and urges caution heading into the weekend.
RCMP seek public’s help identifying suspects in $3,500 fraudulent purchase in Lloydminster
Lloydminster RCMP are seeking the public’s help to identify two suspects accused of using fraudulent financial info to make a $3,500 purchase at a local business in December 2024.
Shareholders decry secrecy, executive raises as Northwest Terminal shuts media out of AGM
Shareholders of Northwest Terminal Ltd. are raising concerns over transparency after the company barred media from its AGM, despite reporting nearly $28 million in losses since 2016 and rising executive pay — including a $1.2M golden parachute — sparking calls for accountability.
Three of Saskatchewan’s first five tornadoes of 2025 touch down in West Central region
Saskatchewan's 2025 tornado season is off to a quieter but active start, with five confirmed EF0 tornadoes so far — including the first three near Cut Knife, Coleville, and Hepburn in West Central Saskatchewan, all causing no reported damage or injuries.
