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Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit has identified the three individuals found dead in a Lloydminster home on September 11, 2024, following a wellness check. The victims of the triple homicide have been confirmed as:

Canadian farmers can take advantage of a program that can give them a leg up this harvest season through the Canadian Grain Commission's (CGC) annual Harvest Sample Program.

Through that farmers get an unofficial grading from the CGC which they can use to help market their commodities.

Program Manager of Analytical Services Kerri Pleskach talks about the program and how it helps out Canadian producers.

Flatlanders Speedway in Kindersley is gearing up for a thrilling weekend of high-speed action with its invitational event set for September 28 and 29. Racers from across western Canada will converge on the track for two days of intense competition.

The event will feature the PRDA touring series, with street stock, hobby stock, and modifieds taking to the raceway. One of the weekend’s unique highlights is the SIGA Dice Roll, where drivers roll dice to determine their starting position, adding an extra layer of excitement as they race to victory from their randomly chosen spots.

Residents near the Village of Coleville should be prepared for a temporary controlled natural gas flare on Tuesday, September 17, as SaskEnergy conducts scheduled maintenance on its infrastructure. The flaring will take place at the TransGas block valve site within the RM of Oakdale, approximately 10 kilometres northwest of Coleville.

Two broadcasting legends from southern Saskatchewan have been inducted into the Saskatchewan Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame, recognizing their remarkable careers and lasting contributions to the industry.

Penny Schreiner: A Voice of Shaunavon

Penny Schreiner, a well-known broadcaster from Shaunavon, has been honoured after a 43-year career at CJSN 1490. Schreiner, who retired in 2022, is remembered for her adaptability and commitment to her craft.

This week from September 15 to 21 is an important opportunity to highlight the role of a strong supply chain growing the provincial economy. 

Saskatchewan is home to not only the oil production and farming we are most familiar with but also the many mines, forestry projects, and manufacturing. These large-scale industries rely on a working and robust supply chain that flows the lifeblood around the country from Saskatchewan. 

A new resource for farmers and researchers has been launched with the Root Rot Network covering advances in combatting diseases for crops in the prairies.

That includes both resources and research papers featured on rootrot.ca.

Sherrilyn Phelps, Director of Research and Development for the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers, talks about the partnership behind the website.

A slow-moving storm is set to bring heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and a significant shift in temperatures to parts of southern and central Alberta, as well as western and central Saskatchewan this week. The strongest impacts are expected from Tuesday night through Thursday, as a strong upper low pushes into the region.

 A tragic single-vehicle collision early this morning has claimed the lives of two teenagers and left several others injured. The crash occurred around 1:06 a.m. on Township Road 353, prompting a swift response from Coronation RCMP.

Officers discovered seven teenage occupants in the truck involved, with two fatalities confirmed at the scene. The remaining occupants sustained various injuries.

Three Saskatchewan credit unions are banding together to tackle the future as a single force. 

Prairie Centre Credit Union, Diamond North Credit Union, and Cypress Credit Union are uniting into an as-of-yet unnamed new, single credit union. 

This merger comes after years of discussions and is set to be official completed by Jan. 1, 2025. 

Blair Wingert, the chief executive officer for Prairie Centre Credit Union, is excited for the future after all three credit union member votes were in the majority for the merger.