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Moonlit hikes, lakeside music, and many more outdoor events and activities are coming up to celebrate the vibrant environment during Saskatchewan Parks Week this year.

Saskatchewan Parks Week runs from July 13 to 19, wrapping up with free admission to all provincial parks next Saturday, July 19.

Dave Bjarnason, park manager at Buffalo Pound Provincial Park, shared that to celebrate, there will be special programming and family-friendly activities at each Saskatchewan park.

The provincial government is calling for a federal reform to bail, announced yesterday during a media briefing. Joined by the Mayors of Battleford and North Battleford, the province announced they'd sent a letter to the federal government detailing its wants for bail reform.

In the document, the following key reforms are a priority for the province:

An Alberta woman has been arrested and charged in connection with break-ins at southern Saskatchewan post offices.

Leader RCMP arrested 44-year-old Tessa Sakowsky from Clandonald, AB, after a traffic stop this Wednesday on Highway 32.

Police say the arrest was part of an ongoing break-and-enter investigation.

Their report noted officers located and seized multiple documents and credit cards belonging to people from southern Saskatchewan.

The Government of Saskatchewan is expanding its Targeted Mineral Exploration Incentive (TMEI) to cover more early-stage exploration activities, in an effort to drive growth and investment in the province’s mining sector.

With summer in full swing, RCMP are reminding people to take extra precautions to protect their vehicles and belongings while enjoying outdoor activities.

Police say thefts of, and from, vehicles often increase during the warmer months when more people are visiting campsites, trailheads and recreational areas.

Drivers are urged to always lock their vehicles, even when stepping away briefly. Authorities also advise against leaving a vehicle running while unattended, warning that opportunistic thieves can strike in the short time it takes to run an errand.

The Saskatchewan RCMP has released its latest list of wanted individuals in an effort to gather information that could help locate and arrest offenders considered to pose a risk to communities across the province.

The Department of National Defence is looking at the possibility of complementing its incoming F-35 fleet with uncrewed combat aircraft.

Unclassified documents obtained by The Canadian Press show the department is researching various options for acquiring the emerging technology.

The documents suggest that purchasing a fleet of aerial combat drones that could fly alongside fighter jets could cost as much as $16 billion and would require hundreds of staff.

800 CHAB, Country 100 and, Mix 103 broadcasted live at the Moose Jaw Municipal Airport for the much-anticipated Snowbirds hometown airshow! It was sold out with 500 vehicles in attendance to watch the world famous 431 Air Demonstration Squadron to perform right here over their home turf.  As well all proceeds from today’s event will support a new crosswind runway—an important upgrade to keep our airport safe and accessible. 

As storm season rolls across the Prairies, weather watchers might hear meteorologists talk about a “cap” — and no, it’s not the kind you wear on your head.

Capping, also known as a “capping inversion,” is a layer of warm air higher up in the atmosphere that acts like a lid, preventing thunderstorms from forming, at least for a while.

Think of capping like a lid on a pot of boiling water. The atmosphere underneath is trying to bubble up, but that warm layer above holds it down. Storms that are capped will have a soft, flat top to it.

Saskatchewan is investing $20 million to support communities and individuals affected by this year’s destructive wildfire season, the province announced Monday.

The funding, which will be administered through the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA), is intended to kickstart recovery work in communities that were devastated by the fires. A dedicated Recovery Task Team (RTT) has been established to coordinate the effort.