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The Moose Jaw Police Service have provided an update to a hit-and-run that took place on Aug. 2 at the intersection of First Avenue Northeast and Oxford Street East.

Police are asking anyone who may have information about this incident to come forward.

Through CCTV footage, police believe there was a black car or SUV heading west towards the intersection during the time of the collision that could be a witness.

The suspect’s vehicle to being described as a tomato red, four-door truck. The year, make and model of the truck are not known at this time.

The RCMP launched a new initiative Monday evening, with a plan to enhance the security along the Canada-U.S. border. The RCMP Federal Policing Northwest Region created a Remotely Piloted Aircraft, or RPAS, corridor.  

A group of concerned atmospheric scientists have issued a position statement, calling on the provincial government to reverse its decision on extending the life of coal-fired power plants beyond the federal government’s mandated date of December 31, 2029. The provincial government’s stance also counters a draft plan from SaskPower that was developed after public consultations to comply with the CER by switching to solar and wind power generation, developing natural gas-fired power generation, and importing power from other jurisdictions.  

The Town of Kindersley is alerting residents following recent reports of coyote sightings along the Kindersley Community Walking Trail at the Motherwell Resevior.

Coyotes are common throughout North America, frequently found in urban areas as well as open natural spaces such as parks and greenbelts. While sightings in residential neighborhoods can be concerning, experts say it is important to respect these animals and avoid disturbing their natural habitat.

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation says it has won the first round of its legal battle to stop the Canada Revenue Agency from enforcing unapproved tax hikes. The CTF says the Federal Court dismissed the Attorney General’s motion to strike the case.

Devin Drover, CTF General Counsel says, “”This case is about a basic constitutional principle: No taxation without representation. Unelected bureaucrats shouldn’t be able to raise taxes without a vote in Parliament.

He also suggests that if the CRA gets away with it once, it can do it again.

The province of Saskatchewan has launched its official guide to the 2025-26 hunting season, as many are getting ready for the return of the season this fall. The guide includes multiple reminders for hunters about how to safely enjoy the hunting season this year.

When Prime Minister Jean Chrétien got hit in the face with a pie 25 years ago, the only thing hurt was his pride.

A quarter-century later, Canada's security landscape has changed radically. Threats of violence against politicians have become far more common. What seemed like a harmless prank then looks more like a warning now.

"There is this view that you're a politician, it's all fair game," said Catherine McKenna — who was herself the target of multiple threats of violence while she served as a federal minister.

The Pan American Health Organization says Canada has the highest number of measles cases on the continent and more action is needed to address low vaccination rates.

The regional agency within the World Health Organization, which covers North and South America, says there has been an exponential rise in measles this year. 

As of Aug. 8, it recorded 10,139 confirmed measles cases across ten countries, representing a 33-fold increase compared to the same period in 2024, when there were 311 cases. 

The mayor of Richmound is calling for help from provincial officials.

In a recent update shared on Facebook by Richmound's Mayor Brad Miller, he claims Romana Didulo and others staying at the former Richmound school are pumping sewage into the park.

Referring to them as a "QAnon Cult", Miller shared a video of a hose that's pumping liquid away from the school and into the surrounding grounds, including the local ball diamonds and park. 

Southwest Saskatchewan got whalloped by thunder and lightning on Tuesday Night and Wednesday morning. 

Over 1,300 lightning strikes were recorded by Environment and Climate Change Canada in the span of six hours. That's roughly 200 an hour, or between three and four strikes every minute.

Meteorologist for ECCC, Crawford Luke, revealed that the storm tracked just 30 kilometres northeast of Swift Current, avoiding the city.