Local News

155.3 mm of rain fell during this week’s storm in Steinbach as of Tuesday at 4pm, causing flooding in basements and on City roads. 

Steinbach City Manager Troy Warkentin provided a storm report on Tuesday evening at the Steinbach City Council meeting. 

A farmer from the Rural Municipality of Hanover says this week's rain is going to make for a very challenging harvest. 

Lyle Peters is with Henervic Farms. He says about half of their land is located in the area around Randolph and Mitchell, with the other half down south near Pansy and St. Malo. According to Peters, their land near Randolph received more than seven inches of rain this week, while their fields down south had between 2.5 and four inches of rain.

"It's funny that it feels really good to say we only had 2.5 inches in some areas," says Peters.

It's been over two weeks since kids packed up their books and headed back to school in Strathmore.

Molly Jarvis, a pharmacist and pharmacy manager at Mint Health and Drugs in Langdon says the best way to keep your kids safe from sickness while they go to school is to have them wash their hands and social distance.

"Same thing at home. If your kid's showing signs of being sick keep them home if we can and that stops the spread as quickly as we can."

Coaching is a job that requires a lot of time and sometimes doesn't get the credit it deserves.  

The Coaching Association of Canada has recognized this week as National Coaches Week. 

Horizon School Division Administrator of Student Activities Brian Grest says it requires plenty of dedication to be a coach. 

Gas prices here in southeast Saskatchewan have seen some fluctuation with prices dropping over the last week and have now rebounded back over the $1.50 mark. Patrick De Haan is the head of petroleum analysis with GasBuddy who states there's many factors that go into these rapidly changing prices.  

Over 80 walkers strutted through Red Deer’s downtown in high heels for the 23rd annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event.

The funds raised from yesterday's (Sept.18) walk will be used to support Central Albertans experiencing gender-based or domestic violence.    

The Moose Jaw Police Service is looking for 26-year-old Dabulis Ebet.

He is wanted for charges of Failure to Stop Motor Vehicle for Police, Obstructing a Peace Officer, Break and Enter, and Failure to Appear in Court x3.

He is described as being 6' tall, weighing 139lbs, with short, curly black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information can either reach out to the Moose Jaw Police Service or can leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at p3tips.com or using the mobile app.

The Rocky View School Division (RVS) is reacting to the province's announcement of a multi-billion dollar plan to address exploding student enrollment.

On Sept. 18, the Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit arrested 33-year-old Bradley Jerome Jerry on O’Chiese First Nation.

He was wanted for the Dec. 3, 2023, homicide of Sheridan Goodrunning on Sunchild First Nation. 

He will be taken before a Justice of the Peace to determine his release status and future court date. 

Two males are facing charges following a search warrant in Swan River. 

On Sept. 7, 2024, at approximately 6:35 p.m., Swan River RCMP along with the assistance of the RCMP Emergency Response Team, the RCMP Remote Piloted Aircraft Section, and RCMP Police Service Dog Flex and his handler, executed a search warrant at a residence on 1st Street South in Swan River.