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Eight volunteers from the Herbert Fire Department were dispatched to a pasture fire at 5:30 p.m. Monday, northwest of the town of Herbert.

According to a Facebook post from the department, the water truck from the RM of Excelsior, along with members of the Main Centre Hutterite colony, were able to help control and extinguish the fire.

One volunteer suffered a minor injury.

There is no word on what caused the fire.

A 23-year-old Alberta man is facing charges after fleeing police in a stolen vehicle and nearly colliding with an RCMP cruiser in southwestern Saskatchewan.

Leader RCMP say they received a report around 8 p.m. on Sept. 4 of a suspicious vehicle parked at a community facility in Burstall. The vehicle matched the description of one that had earlier evaded Alberta RCMP.

When officers attempted a traffic stop, the driver sped off, narrowly missing the police vehicle before heading east on Highway 321.

So, a few days ago I was setting up a trampoline net for the girls, so all three of them could safely jump. The net said it fit 10/12/14/16 foot trampoline, so I figured great, it's a relatively universal one so that's awesome. I proceed to start setting it up, put a few things on backwards, got frustrated and fixed them. As the poles began going up, I started working to fix the net onto the poles, and it was not making sense. I kept doing different iterations, but nothing was working. So after over an hour of working at it, I stopped and went inside.

The Trans-Canada Highway is currently experiencing delays in the eastbound lanes near Rush Lake. 

Crews are on site, with a pilot vehicle on site to guide traffic through the one-lane restriction. 

The work zone is an eight-kilometre stretch.

Motorists are asked to expect delays, with the work scheduled for completion by 5 p.m. 

Updates can be monitored on the Highway Hotline, where drivers can stay ahead of any detours, delays or dangers on Saskatchewan roadways. 

Highway 4 travellers are being advised of construction taking place roughly 14 kilometres south of Rosetown. 

Crews are working to install a new culvert where the old one had previously washed away. 

For months, the Highway Hotline has advised that drivers passing through this area use extreme caution. 

The work is expected to last for the majority of September, only finishing by September 26 if everything goes to plan. 

UPDATE- 11:00 a.m.:

The Riverhurst Ferry has reopened.

ORIGINAL- 8:00 a.m.:

The Riverhurst Ferry is closed for repairs. 

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways sent out an official alert for the closure, warning travellers to plan an alternative route. 

Currently, there is no publicly available timeline for the repairs to be completed. 

For updates, motorists are advised to check the Highway Hotline to see when the ferry resumes operation. 

Work is taking place on Highway 271 near Maple Creek today. 

The road to Fort Walsh and the Nekaneet First Nation is having street sweeping take place today. 

The work extends from Highway 724 to Highway 724, which works because Highway 271 interrupts Highway 724 from the west end of Maple Creek to the Highway 271 turn south. 

Motorists are asked to use caution and to slow down when workers are present. 

Updates can be found on the Highway Hotline, where motorists can preview any delays, detours, or dangers on Saskatchewan highways. 

This year’s Terry Fox Run is gathering support from the community. 

The theme of this year’s event is “Finish It,” which amplifies the Terry Fox Foundation’s desire to find a cure for cancer, as well as finishing the Marathon of Hope, which was cut short in September of 1980. 

Swift Current residents are invited to join the local event this Sunday. Kim Targerson, event organizer, explains how anyone can get involved. 

Swift Current’s Prairie Flint came alive with music, film, and community spirit as the shop hosted the kickoff party for Silver Scream, a project by filmmaker Devon Oman and Dead Prairie Productions.

Owner Kayla Weston was thrilled to welcome the community to enjoy live performances and celebrate the film’s Saskatchewan roots.

Relief for Richmound and the village residents. 

Mayor of Richmound, Brad Miller, has received various messages following Romana Didulo's Monday court appearance, celebrating her conditions. 

Chief among them is the order to remain at least 50 kilometres away from Richmound.