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SGI is warning customers about an email scam circulating claiming to be from the Crown corporation.

While the subject line and text vary, the emails cover subjects such as residency confirmation and registration requests. SGI says it does not contact customers via email to receive this kind of information.

Last week the Weyburn Police Service responded to a hit and run in a parking lot. Last Friday they saw two more incidents. One occurred behind a local bank around 2 p.m., the other in a Canada Post parking lot between 8:30 and 11 p.m.  

Constable Dallas Austin says damage was likely done to all involved vehicles; he stresses the importance of remaining on the scene of these incidents.  

UPDATE:

With the new city council up and running in Swift Current, boards and committees are now open for application. 

People looking to have a voice in matters they care about have the chance to have it heard by joining these groups. Helping to make decisions that have lasting impact in the community, members of the public help ensure that Swift Current city council doesn't have to make every decision.

Jackie Schlamp, city clerk for the City of Swift Current, hopes to have all the open seats filled by eager, cooperative citizens. 

The Community Foundation of Portage and District's funds distribution has been announced, with Portage's Royal Canadian Legion Branch 65 being awarded $24,443.69.

Bob Oldford, past President and Media Liaison for the Legion, says the funds are going toward some accessibility upgrades.

“I was photographing awful things like weddings and babies and plates of French fries and pickles and stuff like that.” 

With the snow that fell this past weekend, it is another reminder for motorist to have an emergency survival kit in your vehicle. 

Moose Jaw Fire Department Public Education Officer Cathie Bassett said we are not immune to this type of weather and you never know when you will find yourself stuck. 

Eric DeLong, president of the Oakville Community Club, recently shared updates on the community's latest initiatives, including the sale of the old Oakville Hall and the successful opening of the new Oakville Community Centre, and Oakville Early Learning Centre.

The Winkler Christmas Cheerboard is making strides in supporting the community during the holiday season, and Sandra Banman, a member of the board, is at the forefront of these efforts.  

The City of Moose Jaw is seeing a significant increase in property tax arrears, which is raising red flags for city administration. 

There is a total of $3 million in arrears, compared to $2.1 million last year. This includes $2.97 million in property tax liens and $29,907 in payment plan arrears.