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A man has been sentenced to probation and more than $1,000 in fines after pleading guilty to vehicle theft and possession of stolen property.

Jeffery Proteau pleaded guilty to one count of motor vehicle theft and one count of possession of property obtained by crime. He received a one-year probation order and was fined a total of $1,020.

The charges stem from an incident in October 2024, when Proteau was seen on a rural property taking a Ford F-350 truck and leaving behind a Jeep. The Jeep was later confirmed to have been reported stolen out of Kerrobert.

As summer approaches in Saskatchewan, SGI is encouraging drivers to slow down and stay alert as more people take to the roads for seasonal getaways.

The June Traffic Safety Spotlight is focusing on two major causes of collisions in the province: distracted driving and speeding.

“The roads are busy this time of year. People will be out enjoying everything summer in Saskatchewan has to offer,” said JP Cullen, Chief Operating Officer of the Auto Fund. “Let’s practice our best driving habits and make sure everyone has the chance to make happy memories this season.”

With summer in full swing, some lucky individuals are going to get a little help planning their vacation plans. May’s theme was West Coast fun! Vancouver, BC and Tena Boychuk can start packing their bags and start thinking about that tan. Watch the video below for the announcement

Next month, the theme is California dreaming! San Francisco or Los Angeles 

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will take "some time" on its response to increased U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum.

Tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum to the United States increased to 50 per cent on Wednesday after President Donald Trump followed through on his vow to double the duties.

On his way into the weekly Liberal caucus meeting in Ottawa today, Carney said Canada is in "intensive" discussions with the U.S. on trade.

The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady at 2.75 per cent Wednesday as policymakers keep waiting for more clarity on how tariffs will impact the economy.

“Uncertainty remains high,” Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem said in prepared remarks after the release of the rate decision.

“At this decision, there was a clear consensus to hold policy unchanged as we gain more information.”

Economists and financial markets widely expected the second consecutive hold.

Contract negotiations between Unifor and VIA Rail have broken down, paving the way for a potential nationwide disruption to passenger rail service later this month.

In a statement released Monday, Unifor National President Lana Payne said the union had entered talks in good faith but left the table frustrated.

May’s Classroom of the Month took the Country 104.9 crew to Norman Carter Elementary School, where Ms. McJannet’s Grade 5 class enjoyed pizza from Jack’s Pizza in Unity and a few rounds of games. Students showed off their knowledge of current events and flexed their drawing skills on new hand-held whiteboards, all while guessing how much pizza they could eat.

KINDERSLEY, Sask. — The Saskatchewan Association of Fire Chiefs has cancelled its 75th Anniversary Fire Chiefs Conference, originally set to take place in Kindersley from June 5 to 7, in response to the provincewide wildfire emergency.

Mike Kwasnica, president of the association, announced the decision Tuesday morning, citing the ongoing state of emergency and the strain on emergency services across the province.

KERROBERT, Sask. — Kindersley RCMP say a suspect has been arrested following an overnight operation targeting property crime in the Kerrobert area.

In a late-night message to the community, Staff Sgt. Andrews confirmed officers located a suspect around 1 a.m. Tuesday who was allegedly breaching court-ordered curfew conditions and found in possession of break-and-enter tools.

The suspect was scheduled to appear in Kindersley Provincial Court at 10 a.m. Tuesday. RCMP say they are seeking a remand.

CUT KNIFE, Sask. — A 41-year-old man from Sweetgrass First Nation has been charged with first-degree murder following the death of a man east of Cut Knife over the weekend.

On May 31 at about 2 a.m., Cut Knife RCMP responded to a report of a serious assault in a field off Highway 40, east of the community.