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Saskatchewan RCMP are reminding the public that boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs can come with the same serious consequences as impaired driving on the road.

“Boat operators found to be impaired can face the same penalties as impaired drivers,” said Cpl. Jamie Diemert, coordinator of the RCMP’s Underwater Recovery Team. “Whether you’re sailing on Last Mountain Lake, pontooning on Lake Diefenbaker, or paddling the Churchill River, we want all boat operators and passengers to stay safe and sober.”

With files from Sun West School Division

On June 5, 2025, about 30 high school students from across the Sun West School Division got a firsthand look at career opportunities in agriculture beyond the traditional farm with Think Ag 2025, a dynamic event hosted by Sun West in partnership with the Regina District Industry and Education Council.

The day-long event, held at the Sun West Learning Centre in Rosetown, brought together students from 12 schools including Kindersley Composite, Outlook High, Rosetown Central High, and Biggar Central School 2000.

Five school-based stories on the list this week with the final bell earlier this week sending students into summer.

For Grade 12 students, they are entering the real world instead of a new grade, as a big congratulations goes out to the Class of 2025!

Check out the top school related stories from the past week below, and another collection from the week in the related articles section below:

Saskatchewan residents are being reminded to take stock of their insurance coverage as June 28 marks National Insurance Awareness Day.

The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) and the Insurance Councils of Saskatchewan (ICS) are encouraging individuals, families and business owners to review their insurance policies to ensure their needs are met and their assets are properly protected.

Environment Canada issued a special weather statement Saturday morning warning residents in central Saskatchewan to be alert for funnel clouds developing throughout the afternoon and early evening.

The advisory cites a low pressure system creating favourable conditions for weak rotation beneath rapidly growing clouds and isolated thunderstorms. While these funnel clouds typically pose little threat near the ground, officials caution that some could intensify into landspout tornadoes.

Saskatchewan students heading to college or university this fall can now apply for financial support through the province’s student aid program.

Applications for the 2025-26 Saskatchewan Student Aid Fund opened this week, offering access to provincial and federal grants, loans, bursaries and loan forgiveness programs. The program is designed to help eligible students cover the cost of their education and related expenses.

Shania Twain is currently on tour across Canada, coming to Moose Jaw on July 7 as we gave a pair of tickets away, and in the midst of the concert series the Canadian music legend announced through her foundation that they would be helping the hungry through a major donation.

As a rash of recent thefts in the southwest continues, police are looking for another stolen vehicle in Webb.

Swift Current Rural RCMP say sometime between June 26 and June 27, a white 2009 GMC Sierra extended cab truck was stolen from the Rural Municipality of Webb.

Police note the stolen pick-up truck has 4X4 stickers and rust above the back fender.

RCMP continue to investigate this occurrence. 

If sighted, please contact Swift Current Rural RCMP at 306-778-5550, 310 RCMP, or you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

RCMP is urging residents to celebrate Canada Day responsibly and avoid driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

With long weekends typically seeing an increase in impaired driving incidents, police are reminding the public that impaired driving is both dangerous and criminal.

The final Classroom of the Month of the school calendar saw Cooper and Terrence in Marengo at Westcliffe Composite School to visit Ms. Younghans grade 5-7 classroom!

A lunch hour full of Red Swan pizza and dad jokes from both the Country 104.9 team and the students. The class even gave a full school tour before finishing off the lunch period with games and checking out their new classroom shop stock!