Break-in on Queens Ave in Gull Lake
Police are looking into a break and enter in Gull Lake.
On Wednesday, Swift Current Rural RCMP followed up on a report of a break-in at a home on Queens Avenue.
Police say sometime between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm, someone broke into the home.
A sum of cash, keys, and a BB gun were reported stolen
RCMP are continuing to investigate.
Players acquitted in Hockey Canada sex assault trial can return to NHL
The five players acquitted in the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial can return to the NHL when their suspensions end "no sooner" than Dec. 1, the NHL announced Thursday.
The players, who are all unrestricted free agents, can sign with a team on Oct. 15 as they wait for full reinstatement.
Michael McLeod, Dillon Dube, Cal Foote, Alex Formenton and Carter Hart were all charged with one count of sexual assault stemming from an encounter with a woman after a 2018 gala celebrating the world junior team's gold medal. All five pleaded not guilty when the trial opened in April.
Slo-Pitch tournament raises funds for families with autism
Nine teams got together again this year for the SPFA Slo-Pitch tournament for Autism awareness in Swift Current.
"This year (we) raised just about $2500 out of Swift Current," said tournament convenor Vincent Sebo.
On their website, the SPFA noted they offer a series of tournaments to "raise Autism awareness by spending some time at each tournament talking about Autism to the participants, to raise understanding by educating people on the facts of Autism, and to hopefully help people with Autism gain acceptance."
Saskatchewan provincial parties spar over Didulo's time in Richmound
Recent incidents surrounding the self-proclaimed "Queen of Canada" have Saskatchewan's political parties trading words.
The Saskatchewan NDP is calling for a major, multi-agency review in response to what they call "widespread failures" to act quickly against the occupation of the former Richmound School by Romana Didulo and her followers.
Drought conditions improved last month in some areas of the prairies
Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada has updated its National Drought Monitor Map now that the stats are in from August (2025).
Trevor Hadwen, an agroclimate specialist with AAFC says drought conditions improved throughout western Canada; however, eastern Canada saw conditions deteriorate significantly.
Unplanned outage looms over local town
An unplanned power outage popped up in southwest Saskatchewan on Thursday afternoon.
The outage has been affecting customers in Burstall and surrounding rural areas since around noon.
SaskPower notes that crews are working to repair the damage caused by lightning in the area.
Power is expected to be restored around 4:00 p.m.
Anyone interested in updates on both planned and unplanned outages across the province can check out the outage map on SaskPower's website.
Severe storms possible in southern Saskatchewan Thursday evening
Environment and Climate Change Canada says parts of southern Saskatchewan could see severe thunderstorms Thursday evening as a warm front lifts north of the U.S. border.
Elevated thunderstorms developed overnight in southern Saskatchewan and continued into Wednesday morning. Some storms in the southeast brought heavy rain and hail.
Herbert Fire Department raising money through 50/50
The Herbert Fire Department is raising money with a 50/50 raffle.
People can purchase their tickets at the Herbert Pioneer Co-op location, the Herbert Town Office, and request them from any Herbert fire Department Member. Tickets are just $10 each.
Brad Cornelson, fire chief for the Herbert Fire Department, is happy to be able to host this raffle again for the first time in many years.
"It's been a few years," said Cornelson. "It's going back into the fire department for things like equipment and tools."
Wire theft at work sites in RM of Riverside
Police are looking into thefts at two local work sites.
Swift Current Rural RCMP are investigating thefts at sites in the RM of Riverside between August 5 and September 6.
Police say an unknown individual damaged fences at the sites and stole wire.
If you have any information on this incident, you can contact 310 RCMP or Crime Stoppers.
Here are the first major projects on Ottawa's fast-track list
Prime Minister Mark Carney named the first five projects on the federal government's fast-track list on Thursday — part of his plan to attract outside investment and bolster the Canadian economy.
The projects include planned energy development, mining and port infrastructure projects from the West Coast to Central Canada.
The government also released an expanded list of projects not quite ready for prime time that includes additional initiatives in Eastern Canada and the North.