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Saskatchewan shutterbugs have something to get excited about this summer, Tourism Saskatchewan's annual ExploreSask Photo Contest is back for another year. 

As of July 2, the contest is officially open, and photographers and videographers of all stripes can now submit their best Saskatchewan content in the following categories:

More than 6,500 households in rural and northern Saskatchewan, including thousands of Indigenous homes, will soon have access to high-speed Internet as the federal government invests up to $105 million in new connectivity projects.

 A theft from a local business, reports of erratic driving and multiple neighbour disputes were among the calls handled by Kyle RCMP between June 26 and July 3.

On June 26 at 6:41 p.m., Kyle RCMP received a report of a calf in the ditch along Highway 342. The animal was returned safely to its enclosure by the caller, and no police action was required.

A substantial number of southwest residents in more than half a dozen communities can expect a planned power outage on Sunday. 

The outage is scheduled to run from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to allow for the completion of necessary work. 

Customers will be affected in the following communities;

Gull Lake,
Maple Creek, 
Cypress Hills, 
Nekaneet Firt Nation, 
Carmichael,
Tompkins,
Piapot,
Golden Prairie, and
Rural areas west, northwest, and southwest of Gull Lake up to the Alberta border.

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Health has issued a public overdose alert after a tested drug sample in Saskatoon was found to contain several dangerous substances.

According to the alert, a sample tested at Prairie Harm Reduction contained para-fluorofentanyl, xylazine, and benzodiazepines — all of which pose a serious risk of overdose.

The drug, which is purple in colour and sold as fentanyl, was found to contain 5 to 10 per cent para-fluorofentanyl, 15 to 20 per cent caffeine, 70 to 75 per cent erythritol, and trace amounts of xylazine and benzodiazepines.

Women in Saskatchewan aged 45 and older are now eligible for breast cancer screening mammograms, as a key change to the province’s screening program took effect this week.

The move is part of a phased plan to gradually lower the age of eligibility to 40 over the next year, with the aim of improving early detection and health outcomes for women across the province.

A suspended driver, a high-speed traffic stop, and a breach of peace at a local campground were among the calls handled by Rosetown RCMP between June 26 and July 3, according to the detachment’s latest weekly report.

On June 27 at 9:54 p.m., RCMP conducted a traffic stop near Fiske and discovered the driver’s licence had been suspended.

The following afternoon, a lost cellphone was turned in to the detachment and later reunited with its owner.

Saskatchewan farmers and ranchers dealing with drought conditions will receive added support this season as both levels of government move to ease the pressure on producers facing feed shortages.

At the time of shooting the Sunday Hymn Serenade video last Fall, Rosemary Siemens and Eli Bennett felt what ultimately would come together for the song "Just As I Am" would be the most important video they created to date. Debuting about two weeks ago, the video has already amassed tens of thousands of views on YouTube and Facebook.

On August 8th, Ryall Park in Carman will transform into a cosmic celebration as the community gathers for Table for 300: A Charlie Redstar Dinner, a long-table dining experience commemorating one of Manitoba’s most intriguing mysteries—Charlie Redstar, the UFO that captivated the town in 1975.

This unique event, hosted by Boyne River Keepers and Carman Dufferin Communities in Bloom, aims to bring together locals and visitors alike in a celebration of local history, natural beauty, and community spirit.