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Environment and Climate Change Canada was tracking a system yesterday that had the possibility of sending tornadoes into Southeastern Saskatchewan and Southwestern Manitoba. That system is an offshoot of a larger area around North Dakota, which has resulted in a recent tornado outbreak in the area.

Meteorologist Crawford Luke says that we managed to miss the worst of what that storm could have brought.

RCMP are investigating after a damaged pickup truck was discovered abandoned in west-central Saskatchewan near the community of Eatonia.

Kindersley RCMP say they received a report of a possible collision in the Rural Municipality of Chesterfield around 8 p.m. on Sept. 12.

Officers arrived to find a blue pickup in a ditch in a rural area, but no one inside. Police searched the area extensively, using a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System, but did not immediately locate the occupant or occupants.

Kyle RCMP dealt with a series of public safety calls last week, including suspicious person reports, abandoned vehicles, and well-being checks.

On September 7, the RCMP received a report of a suspicious person in the RM of St. Andrews, which remains under investigation. Officers also assisted with a well-being check at Sask Landing Provincial Park on September 8.

Other calls included a complaint about an abandoned vehicle at a local business and numerous driving complaints on Highway 7 regarding unsafe passing behaviour.

The Moose Jaw Warriors kick off their 2025–26 campaign this Friday on the road against the Brandon Wheat Kings. Then, the long-awaited home opener follows on Saturday at Temple Gardens Centre, against those same Wheat Kings.

The Warrior's have something special planned to mark the occasion; pre-game tailgate party outside the arena. 

“We have a handful of local food trucks that'll be outside the rink,” said Olivia Howe, director of business operations with the Warriors.  

A steady stream of vehicles are queuing at Moose Jaw Co-op gas bar locations today, September 16, for the annual Fuel Good Days fundraiser, with 10 cents from every litre of fuel sold going directly to this year's beneficiary, Moose Jaw Family Services (MJFS), to benefit the organization's mentorship program.

"We are very excited to be out here today. It's one of our biggest days of the year," said Michaela Turner, community engagement manager with the Moose Jaw Co-op, as she watched cars line up at the pumps.

Premier Scott Moe, back in Saskatchewan after a trip to China to try and resolve a trade dispute, said Monday he’s hopeful they can find a solution.

Moe told reporters he and Prime Minister Mark Carney's parliamentary secretary Kody Blois met last week with Chinese officials who oversee an agency responsible for imposing steep tariffs on Canadian canola products. 

They also met with Li Chenggang, the international trade negotiator with China's Ministry of Commerce, and other industry officials. 

Hillcrest School students, staff, and families came together on Friday to honour the legacy of Terry Fox with their annual walk.

Principal Shannon Brown said the event was led by Constable Don DeChief and organized by their new first-year teacher, Ms. Henry. “We had about 127 participants, plus numerous families came and joined us,” she explained.

While most walked, some students added extra energy to the event. “There are always a few that like to run ahead, yes,” Brown said with a laugh.

The Saskatchewan NDP has called for Premier Scott Moe to remove Cypress Hills MLA Doug Steele as Government Caucus Chair after testimony on his role in a local human trafficking trial.

"When Doug Steele's name was thrown out there and when we learned about his involvement in all of this," said Brittney Senger, Shadow Minister for Ethics & Democracy. "It became deeply, deeply troubling and something that action needs to be taken on."

The City of Moose Jaw is advising residents that tap water will be shut off for the season at the city’s dog parks starting the week of Sept. 21.

Parks and recreation crews have begun the process of winterizing parks as temperatures begin to fall. This includes turning off the water for the 2025-26 fall and winter season.

The taps will be shut off at the city’s two dog parks, located next to one another at 1500 High St. West, just southwest of the Yara Centre and bike park. Although the water will be turned off, the dog parks remain open year-round.

The Big One is set to take over the Living Sky Casino parking lot.

The parking will be open to those entering the show at 3 p.m. Spectator parking will be allocated in the east parking lot, while the entire west side of the parking lot is reserved for the show. The City of Swift Current has even approved the use of Battleford Trail for parking if the Rogue Cruisers require the space.