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The Saskatchewan government is joining Alberta in a legal challenge against the federal Impact Assessment Act, arguing the legislation continues to overstep into provincial jurisdiction despite amendments passed last year.

Saskatchewan has formally filed to intervene in the case, which will be heard before the Alberta Court of Appeal. The move follows a 2023 Supreme Court of Canada decision that ruled the original form of the law was largely unconstitutional, describing it as a clear example of federal overreach.

A duo of historic early twentieth-century structures with stories about local life and landscape can be found in an unassuming and unincorporated community in southwest Saskatchewan.

The community of Burnham is home to Cutbank School, which operated from 1908 to 1954 in School District #1822, which was formed only a year prior to the school's opening.

Saskatchewan ended the 2024–25 fiscal year with a $249-million operating deficit, slightly better than forecasted, according to the provincial government’s latest public accounts report.

The figure marks an improvement from the initial $273-million deficit projected in the provincial budget, released last March. The province attributes the narrower gap to increased revenues, including a notable receivable tied to a resolution in tobacco litigation.

Health officials in Manitoba remain on high alert as the number of measles cases continues to grow in the province. 

As of June 28th, 116 cases of measles have been identified in Manitoba with a majority of them here in Southern Manitoba. 

Dr. Aly Dhala is Vice President of Medical Services and Chief Medical Officer for Southern Health-Sante Sud. He says a majority of the cases are the result of child-related transmission.

Dr. Dhala stopped by our studios this week to raise awareness of the concerning trend.

Reconstruction of the new clubhouse has started at Minnewasta Golf and Country Club.

This is just the first step of giving hope to the community after fire ripped through the previous clubhouse that was nearly ready to open this past winter, after the prior building also burned to the ground a few years ago.

A Winkler man is facing multiple charges after police responded to a June 6th complaint about a suspected impaired driver.

Winkler Police Chief Ryan Hunt said the call came from a business employee who noticed someone inside the store appeared impaired. Officers located the vehicle shortly after it left the scene. “The officers quickly located the vehicle and made the determination that the driver was operating after having consumed liquor. There was a strong odor of liquor inside the vehicle,” Hunt explained.

The Interlake region is preparing for pancakes, parades, and plenty of rodeo dust with the return of Eriksdale Creamery Days Fair & Rodeo this weekend, promising a full schedule of family-friendly fun.

Cauy Kinkead, with the Creamery Days Fair & Rodeo, says the annual event kicks off this Saturday (July 5th), and runs through Sunday, bringing together everything from antique tractor pulls to heart-stopping rodeo events.

After a sweltering start to July, southern Manitoba is getting relief from the summer scorch. Environment Canada issued a heat warning earlier this week, with daytime highs soaring into the mid-30s and humidex values pushing it well into uncomfortable territory. As we head into the weekend, Brian Proctor, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, says cooler temperatures are on the horizon, though the reprieve will be short-lived.

A community is grieving after a devastating accident claimed the lives of Tetiana and Veronika Rudei on Friday, June 27. 

Daryna Malyukh, a southeast Manitoba resident who shares a bond with the family through their shared Ukrainian roots, says the loss is deeply felt by many. 

After four long weeks, a former Steinbach woman is finally back home in Flin Flon. 

Helga Wiens was one of about 5,000 people forced to leave after wildfires threatened the community. On June 25, residents from Flin Flon and nearby areas were allowed to return. 

During the evacuation 

She says the time spent away from home was very difficult.