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It was a busy day for Kindersley Fire on Tuesday, as crews responded to two separate calls for service just hours apart.

The first call came in at 5:30 p.m., when rescue, traffic, and command units were dispatched to a two-vehicle head-on collision, alongside RCMP and EMS. The crash left one vehicle in the south ditch and the other about 400 feet away in the north ditch.

Each vehicle had a single occupant, and both sustained minor injuries. Emergency personnel secured the scene before being cleared for service at 6:27 p.m.

A 53-year-old man has been arrested in Maple Creek after RCMP allege he defrauded a woman of more than $100,000 in what police describe as a romance scam.

Michael Paul Snow was taken into custody on June 24 in Maple Creek following a Canada-wide warrant issued by Sunshine Coast RCMP. He has been charged with fraud over $5,000.

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) says it is working with communities and residents impacted by the early and challenging start to the 2025 wildfire season, helping them begin the recovery and rebuilding process.

The SPSA’s Recovery Task Team is coordinating the province’s efforts to assess community needs and provide support following wildfire damage. The team is made up of representatives from the SPSA as well as other provincial ministries, including Environment, Social Services, and Government Relations. Other ministries may be involved as needed.

Women in Saskatchewan aged 45 and older are now eligible for breast cancer screening mammograms, as a key change to the province’s screening program took effect this week.

The move is part of a phased plan to gradually lower the age of eligibility to 40 over the next year, with the aim of improving early detection and health outcomes for women across the province.

Saskatchewan farmers and ranchers dealing with drought conditions will receive added support this season as both levels of government move to ease the pressure on producers facing feed shortages.

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) says it is working with communities and residents impacted by the early and challenging start to the 2025 wildfire season, helping them begin the recovery and rebuilding process.

The SPSA’s Recovery Task Team is coordinating the province’s efforts to assess community needs and provide support following wildfire damage. The team is made up of representatives from the SPSA as well as other provincial ministries, including Environment, Social Services, and Government Relations. Other ministries may be involved as needed.

Battlefords RCMP have arrested a man wanted in connection with multiple violent offences, including unauthorized use of a firearm and a vehicle rollover. Frazer Stone was taken into custody on June 22 in North Battleford and is set to appear in provincial court on July 14.

RCMP say Stone was wanted on several serious charges, including four counts of assault with a weapon and four counts of discharging a firearm with intent. He also faces charges of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose and failing to comply with a release order.

Five volunteer emergency service teams across the province are receiving a boost from MyMutual Insurance through its ongoing Geared Up campaign.

Now in its fourth year, the campaign supports volunteer fire departments and first responder groups by funding essential equipment and training needs.

For the 2025 round of funding, MyMutual has selected the Edam Turtle River Fire Department, Elbow Volunteer Fire Department, Lipton Volunteer Fire Department, RM of Scott Medical First Responders, and Stoughton/Tecumseh Fire and Rescue.

Saskatchewan has launched a new initiative aimed at expanding the role of Nurse Practitioners in the province’s primary care system.

The provincial government issued a call Monday for expressions of interest (EOIs) from Nurse Practitioners (NPs) interested in providing publicly funded health services. The initiative is designed to improve access to primary care and allow NPs to work to the full extent of their training and expertise.

Two new seasonal drop-in centres will open in Saskatoon on June 15 to support individuals experiencing homelessness, including youth aged 16 and older.

The centres are part of a partnership between the Government of Saskatchewan, the Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) and the City of Saskatoon. One site will operate during the day for adults, while the other will provide overnight services for youth.