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ROSETOWN, Sask. — A former Saskatchewan MLA grew visibly agitated on the stand Wednesday as the high-profile human trafficking and sexual assault trial of two rural restaurant owners continued in a Rosetown courtroom.

Hugh Nerlien, who represented Kelvington–Wadena from 2016 until 2024, was cross-examined by defense counsel about his involvement in the case. At one point, he accused the lawyer of seeking a “gotcha moment,” prompting multiple reminders from Judge Martinez to remain composed and respond directly.

Moose Jaw postal workers are frustrated, but unsurprised by Canada Post’s latest move, which was to send proposed collective agreements to the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) a mere 36 hours before the existing agreements expire — and then refuse to give negotiators time to review those documents. 

Ryan Milne made a brief appearance in Moose Jaw Provincial Court on Wednesday to address some outstanding matters so his trial can proceed. 

Crown prosecutor Rob Parker told the court the trial had been delayed due to missing disclosure involving medical records. That information has since been provided to Milne’s lawyer, Olamide Ben-Ajayi. 

However, as a result, the Crown must re-subpoena a witness for cross-examination. 

A 32-year-old man pleaded guilty to several charges in Moose Jaw Provincial Court on Wednesday and was sentenced to seven months in prison. 

Cassidy Atkinson appeared via CCTV from remand as legal aid lawyer Suzanne Lalonde entered guilty pleas as part of a joint submission with Crown prosecutor Rob Parker. 

The union representing about 55,000 Canada Post employees said the latest offers from the postal service "fall short" with hours to go until a looming strike deadline.

Canada Post meanwhile said Thursday it's already seeing mail volumes decline ahead of another possible labour disruption and is pushing for an urgent resolution.

Spokesperson Lisa Liu said Canada Post hasn't yet received a response from the union about its proposals issued a day earlier.

The postal service is ready to resume bargaining "as soon as possible" with a mediator at the table, she said.

Ione Joyce Ernst, late of Moose Jaw, SK (formerly of Weyburn, SK) passed away on May 18, 2025 at the age of 83 years. 

She was predeceased by her parents, Reginald and Hazel Eddy; step-father, Ivan Churchill; her husband, Herb Ernst; her grandson, Dane Ernst; sister, Myrna Oxelgren; nieces, Doreen Shorthouse and Shannon Mack; nephew, Caleb Bush; sister-in-law, Margaret Fuhro; brother-in-laws, Al Lacell, William Shorthouse, Albert Ernst, Ed Fuhro and Dennis Hone.

Carnie's Comments

Time for Throwback Thursday - just a minute to remember the good ol' days.

It was the fall of 1973. The Carnie family had just moved from Regina to Moose Jaw and I got my first taste of the old Civic Centre.

I quickly became a fan of the SJHL's Canucks and, later in life, became friends with a few of the guys who played on that team like hometown boy Marv Merkel and Elbow, Saskatchewan's Kent Knutson.

JERROLD ALAN DELAHEY

August 13th, 1936 - May 19th, 2025

Knowing his final crop had been seeded and a gentle rain was falling, Jerrold Alan Delahey passed away on Monday, May 19th, 2025, in his 89th year.

It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the passing of Roy Anton Herbach on May 17, 2025 in Regina, Saskatchewan at the age of 72.

Roy is survived by his wife Sylvia, children Erin (Wes) Schneider, Amber Armstrong (Ryan Griffiths), Gary Herbach (Brigitte Chapados); grandchildren Danica and Jasmine Schneider, Alistair Armstrong, Raiden and Zophia Herbach; and his sister Lynn Cristini.

Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 2020 Winnipeg Street, Regina, Saskatchewan.

The Edmonton Oilers watched a 3-1 lead evaporate in the 3rd period last night. The Dallas Stars scored 5 unanswered goals in the final 20 minutes, three of them on the power play, on their way to a 6-3 win in game one of the NHL's Western Conference Final.

Tonight, it's game 2 in the Carolina / Florida series with the Panthers leading one-game-to-none.

Team Canada plays Denmark later today in the quarter-finals of the World Men's Hockey Championship. Game time, our time, is 12:20.