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Advance polls in a historic federal byelection for Alberta's Battle River-Crowfoot open today.

For the first time ever, Elections Canada says voters must fill out a blank ballot.

The agency lists a record 214 candidates running in the rural riding, with voting day on Aug. 18.

The majority are part of the Longest Ballot Committee, a protest group calling for various changes to Canada's electoral system.

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It's time for the weekly treat we call Facebook Friday! I find the best of the best.

We'll start with this one, "After months of reflection, I'm thrilled to announce that I'm giving up."

That same guy shares, "I love vacation because my money isn't real until next month...when I get my credit card statement."

I can relate to this one, "I made a huge to do list today. I just can't figure out who's going to do it."

The Moose Jaw Miller Express and the Saskatoon Berries will be heading to a third and deciding game in the first round WCBL playoff series.

The Berries won Game 2 on Thursday night at Ross Wells Park 15-6 to tie the best-of-three series up 1-1.

Saskatoon jumped out to a 13-0 lead before Moose Jaw finally got on the board in the bottom of the sixth inning. Austin Gurney hit a double to bring home Ben Waliczek. Robert Estrada then singled to score William Edwards. Gurney would score on the same play off an error by the third baseman.

The Saskatoon Berries have forced a third and deciding game in their first round playoff series with the Moose Jaw Miller Express.

Last night at Ross Wells Park, the Berries picked up a 15-6 win over Moose Jaw. Game 3 is tonight in Saskatoon.

The Canada Summer Games get underway this weekend in St. John's, Nfld. starting with baseball, basketball, box lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis and volleyball. Team Saskatchewan will have 377 athletes competing, including nine from Moose Jaw. The Games will run until Aug. 25.

The City of Moose Jaw has released its 2025 Fall & Winter Recreation Guide, offering residents a wide range of affordable membership options and activities to stay active and engaged throughout the colder months.

The guide outlines access to facilities including the Yara Centre, Kinsmen Sportsplex, and PlaMor Palace. Recreation Pass memberships provide full access to all locations and include drop-in fitness classes, public skating, swimming, and more. Monthly rates start at $38.25 for children and $64.50 for adults, with annual family passes available for $1,128.

It’s the kind of thing that makes police sigh from 1,000 feet in the air. According to the Regina Police Service, an aerial support unit recently watched from above as a man walked through the Westerra neighbourhood, going car to car to car — checking door handles. When he found one unlocked, he helped himself. Then he moved on, finding another unlocked vehicle. And on. And on.

Save big, while shopping local. The Discover Moose Jaw Online Auction begins Wednesday, August 13! 

Starting bids are just 40% of retail value, giving you the chance to score amazing deals from your favourite local businesses. 

Get ready to bid, buy and save! Here are some of the categories you can shop for on the Discover Moose Jaw Online Auction: 

A 17-year-old boy charged with attempted murder made an appearance in Moose Jaw Provincial Court earlier this week. 

The boy, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, appeared via video from the Paul Dojack Youth Centre in Regina and was represented by lawyer Merv Nidesh. 

Métis leaders left a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday saying they're confident they will be included in talks about major projects Ottawa hopes to use to bolster the economy in the face of a trade war with the United States.

"When things really matter, Métis governments come together and we get the work done," said Métis Nation of Ontario president Margaret Froh.

The Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs says it's time for Ottawa to stop studying the idea of a national forest fire co-ordination agency and take action.

The organization's president wants the federal government to take inspiration from the U.S. Fire Administration to establish a similar office in Canada.

The U.S. office is part of Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, but Ken McMullen says a Canadian version could be simpler and less costly.