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Three more individuals are facing charges as a result of the investigation and arrests made in Richmound during the raid of the former Richmound School.

Stemming from the initial RCMP arrests made on September 3, three residents in Richmound are facing charges of obstruction of a peace officer. 

72-year-old Lise Beauchamp, 37-year-old Melony Vanderbrink, and 63-year-old Nancy Jancke, all of whom are from Richmound, refused to comply when officers requested they provide their names and dates of birth when arrested, according to the RCMP report. 

The Bank of Canada cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point on Wednesday as the central bank worries less about inflation risks and more about a slowing economy.

The Bank of Canada’s policy rate now stands at 2.5 per cent, breaking a streak of three consecutive holds since March.

Governor Tiff Macklem said the risks have shifted since the Bank of Canada’s last interest rate decision in July.

Cracks in the labour market and a sharp drop in exports are threatening growth, he said, while earlier signs of underlying inflation pressure are fading.

Rosetown Central High School’s cross country team had a strong showing at a meet in Langham on Tuesday.

Competing on a challenging course against a large field of runners, Harper and Jordan both finished in second place, while teammate Luke secured ninth place.

“All runners had a great run,” the school said in a social media post, highlighting the team’s efforts and sportsmanship.

The Rosetown Central Royals continue to build momentum this season as they compete against other schools across the region.

A single-vehicle rollover in the Rural Municipality of Chesterfield left one driver with minor injuries on Monday evening.

The collision occurred at a gravel intersection when a pickup truck rolled several times. The driver was wearing a seatbelt and the vehicle’s airbags deployed, helping to prevent serious injury. Emergency responders, including the CEN volunteer fire department, RCMP and EMS, attended the scene. The driver was transported by EMS for evaluation.

No additional information has been released at this time.

Unity RCMP responded to a range of calls between Sept. 9 and 15, including reports of stolen property, mental health concerns, and a truck fire.

Police are investigating the theft of a truck and a complaint of an individual damaging residential property. Several theft complaints were also received during the week, though officers said there was insufficient evidence to proceed.

Members carried out three wellbeing checks and responded to three Mental Health Act complaints, speaking with those involved.

September is Organic Month, letting people know some of the organic foods available in Canada. That's being spearheaded by the Canadian Organic Trade Association, through their Choose Canada Organic program.

Tia Loftsgard, the Executive Director at the Canada Organic Trade Association, talks about Organic Month and what they hope to share with Canadians.

"Organic Month is the national celebration of all things organic, and we have a series of events that are promoting and educating consumers and everybody about what organic is and the benefits of organic."

A southwest man has begun a substantial jail sentence after his sentencing this past summer on charges of sexual interference and provoking fear in a justice system participant. 

Julian Lavallee pleaded guilty and was sentenced by Judge O'Hanlon on the pair of charges in Swift Current Provincial Court on June 4.

The 39-year-old received a three-year jail sentence on one count and a 60-day sentence to be served consecutively on the second count.

Main Street Unity has a new look this week as the community prepares to mark National Legion Week, running Sept. 21 to 27.

The Unity Legion Branch No. 90, with the help of town staff, decorated downtown to honour veterans and current members of the Canadian Armed Forces.

Residents of Kindersley came together Sunday to honour the legacy of Terry Fox, raising $4,410 for cancer research during this year’s local run.

The event, held on a sunny afternoon, celebrated the determination and courage that Fox exemplified during his Marathon of Hope in 1980. “All I can say is, if there’s any way I can get out there and finish it, I will,” Fox had said when forced to end his run early due to illness.

With files from Phil Heilman

The Wilkie Museum is winding down its 2025 tourism season after a busy summer of fundraising, community events, and facility upgrades.

The year began with the Hometown Raffle, with tickets sold at local businesses and during the Museum Car Show and Canada Day celebrations. The events and raffle raised nearly $6,000, which was immediately invested in improvements to the museum.