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Rosetown RCMP responded to a series of calls last week, including reports of threats, mischief and wildlife encounters in town.

On Aug. 30, officers received two separate complaints of uttering threats in Rosetown. One case resulted in charges, while in the other, police determined there were insufficient grounds for an arrest but remained on scene until arrangements were made.

Police also assisted with well-being checks on Aug. 29 and Sept. 2, including one call that led to an individual being taken to the hospital.

The alleged driver facing charges from a fatal rollover last November is close to resolving his court case. 

Tyrel Cronan appeared in-person at Moose Jaw Provincial Court on Wednesday along with his lawyer Merv Nidesh. 

Nidesh asked for an adjournment, telling the court that he had relayed a resolution proposal to his client, but Cronan needed more time to give it consideration before moving forward. 

SaskPower has informed southwest residents about a planned power outage this weekend around Stewart Valley. 

The outage is projected to take place from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. this Sunday. 

Joel Cherry, spokesperson for SaskPower, shared that 89 customers within the village and in rural areas northwest of Stewart Valley will be affected. 

"This outage is for a system improvement, with work being done on a primary connection," said Cherry. 

A new report argues the rise of gig work, artificial intelligence and rapid population growth are souring job prospects for Canada's youngest workers.

The Desjardins Economics report, released Thursday, comes as Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre cites decades-high youth unemployment levels to attack an immigration program for temporary foreign workers.

Statistics Canada's latest labour force survey shows the unemployment rate for young people aged 15 to 24 hit 14.6 per cent in July — a nearly 15-year high outside of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Drought-stricken parts of Canada could be in for some underwhelming fall foliage if stressed trees lose out on the energy needed to generate some of the season's most brilliant colours, experts say. 

Biology professor Susan Dudley at McMaster University says trees in dried out parts of the country could see their leaves die off rather than turn red. 

"I can't look at it and make a prediction for a good fall foliage season at all," she said. 

A late four-quarter touchdown and two-point conversion by Rayan Yuhas-Gebhart was too much for the Swift Current Comp. Colts to overcome Friday night.

Cade Sanderson clawed Swift Current within a point with 1:48 left in the game, scoring a 76-yard punt return, but the Colts' extra point kick was blocked as they ultimately fell 22-21 to the Moose Jaw Peacock Tornadoes at Colts Field. 

A trade delegation for Asia is set to leave on Saturday (September 6).  

The focus of the trip is on relationship building and trade engagement with government officials and industry stakeholders in China, Japan and South Korea.  China imposed a 75.8 per cent tariff on canola seed last month on top of tariffs already in place for canola oil, meal, peas, pork and seafood. 

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is leading the delegation that includes his Trade and Export Minister Warren Kaeding, and Prime Minister Carney's Parliamentary Secretary Kody Blois. 

The memorial mass for Mrs. Lucille Kopperud will be taking place on Thursday September 11, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. from Christ the Redeemer Roman Catholic Church with Father Daniel Malone officiating.

Memorial donations can be made to:
Swift Current S.P.C.A
P.O. Box 1163
Swift Current, SK
S9H 3X3

Or

Saskatchewan Ronald McDonald House
Memorial Fund Donation
1011 University Drive
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
S7N 0K4

The Saskatchewan Public Health Authority has declared the former Richmound School unfit for habitation due to unsanitary conditions. 

Posted at the front gate, a notice from the SPHA declared that the facilities were not connected to a lawfully operating sewage system. As such, in accordance with The Public Health Act, 1994, the building has officially been declared as unfit for habitation. 

The Swift Current Fire Department was dispatched to the Swift Current City Landfill early this morning.

According to a news release, both the City detachment and the RM 137 Fire Department responded to the incident at 5:23 a.m., with the Swift Current Fire Department remaining on scene until 10:00 a.m. to address hot spots.

A total of 3 vehicles responded to the incident, with 11 personnel on scene.

No additional details have been provided, as the incident is currently under investigation.