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With a string of sunny days in the forecast and a full slate of community celebrations planned, Airdrie’s Canada Day is shaping up to be ideal for residents and visitors alike.

Environment Canada lifted a thunderstorm watch that had been in place for parts of southern Alberta Saturday afternoon, clearing the skies and easing concerns about weekend weather disruptions.

Now, the forecast shows uninterrupted sunshine through July 1, just in time for Airdrie’s largest annual celebration.

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.

Environment Canada has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for parts of southeastern Manitoba, including the Rural Municipality of Hanover, Steinbach, Niverville, and Grunthal. The alert was issued Saturday afternoon and remains in effect as unstable weather conditions continue across the region.

A humid and unstable air mass over the Interlake, Red River Valley and eastern Manitoba is creating conditions favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.

Shovels dig, volunteers cheer, and the sounds of construction blend with laughter as the Peony Farm community, backed by the RM of Portage la Prairie, builds a vibrant new playground and recreation hub this week.

Driven by a shared vision for safer, modern amenities, the project replaces outdated equipment and adds exciting multi-seasonal features for all ages, fueled by remarkable local support and volunteer sweat.

Environment Canada has lifted a series of severe thunderstorm watches that were in place for Airdrie, Crossfield and several parts of southern Alberta Saturday.

The weather agency had warned that thunderstorms forming along the eastern slopes of the Rockies could track southeast through the evening, with the potential to bring damaging winds, torrential rainfall and hail up to the size of a loonie.

“The risk of severe thunderstorms will diminish this evening,” Environment Canada said in a 2:24 p.m. update.

RCMP arrested a man as part of a check to ensure he was following court-ordered release order conditions at a residence in Oxbow earlier this week.

On June 25, Carnduff RCMP conducted a check of a male’s residence, as was permitted as part of his conditions.

During the search, officers located and seized approximately 26 grams of methamphetamine, 22 pharmaceutical-style pills, about 10 grams of a white powder sent for further testing, and trafficking paraphernalia.

RCMP arrested 61-year-old Timothy Irwin at the residence, charging him with:

Saskatchewan coal power plants have their workers buzzing with excitement now that the province has confirmed they'll be extending the plants' lifetimes past 2030. Despite a federal initiative to close those by 2030, the provincial government stated in a letter to SaskPower employees that coal power would remain a segment of Saskatchewan's power production strategy into the future.

Ken Hoste, the assistant business manager with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 2067, talks about his reaction to those power plants staying online.

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.

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:

The Lacombe Police Service is alerting the community to a recent increase in bicycle thefts across the city. 

Officers have responded to a significant rise in reports of stolen bicycles over the past few weeks. 

Police say bicycle thefts are often crimes of opportunity, and they are encouraging all bike owners to take proactive steps to help reduce the risk.