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Two events, separated only by the Bow River, encapsulated Cochrane's rich family and community spirit on Saturday.

It was a landmark day for Cochrane Wolves FC, a club that has been growing rapidly in recent years. For the first time, the schedules aligned for five top-tier boys’ and girls’ teams to host games at Ranger Field.

Portage la Prairie has received its third consecutive clean audit opinion for its annual financial statements, marking a significant achievement under the current City Council and administration.

The approval of the 2024 audited financial statements by Council on Monday solidifies this streak, underscoring strong financial management within the Manitoba municipality.

Money well managed

City Councillor and Finance Chair Joe Masi confirmed the results, emphasizing the rigorous process behind the audits.

The search for a missing 21 year old man has concluded, according to the Moose Jaw Police Service who provided no further details.

Discover Moose Jaw will provide more detail as it becomes available.

Delays can be expected if you’re travelling west on the Trans-Canada Highway near Rush Lake this morning.

One westbound lane of HWY 1 is closed 2 kilometres west of Rush Lake due to a motor vehicle collision, according to the Saskatchewan Highway Hotline.

Witnesses tell Discover Moose Jaw a semi-trailer rolled over.

At this time there’s no word on injuries or when the highway will fully reopen.

The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) has concluded its 2025 June Division Meetings after covering more than 2,200 kilometres and visiting all six divisions across the province.

From June 16 to 19, SARM leadership and staff met with municipal representatives in North Battleford, Langham, Moose Jaw, Swift Current, Kipling and Kelvington. The annual tour gave rural leaders a chance to raise concerns, share solutions and hear updates directly from SARM.

With Canada Day comes celebrations across the country.

While people are out celebrating, the Alberta RCMP are reminding people to be careful while out enjoying fun.

On average in Alberta, one in five drivers involved in fatal collisions had been drinking prior to the collision, as opposed to the average of about one in 20 drivers involved in injury collisions, according to MADD Canada. 

Several communities in southeastern Manitoba experienced stormy weather on Saturday, with hail, heavy rain and weather warnings issued in parts of the region.

Environment Canada issued weather watches and warnings throughout the day, with scattered storms developing in the afternoon and evening. Dominion City was among the areas affected by hail and rainfall.

Motorists are by advised of an incident near Rush Lake.

A motorvehicle collision has occurred in the westbound lane of the Trans-Canada Highway, two kilometres passed Rush Lake, closing down the lane.

This incident was reported on the Highway Hotline at 7:30 a.m.

Traffic is reduced to one lane, with no passing allowed.

Swift Current Online will provide more details as they become available.

As escalating gopher populations are causing increasing concern for Saskatchewan landowners, the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is teaming up with the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF) to offer practical assistance.

Darrell Crabbe, SWF's executive director, says the partnership was born from landowners needing help with the pests.

A professional fireworks show will light up the night at Mitford Park this Canada Day.

The display is scheduled for 10:45 p.m. and is the only fireworks event approved within town limits.

Cochrane Fire Chief Shawn Polley is reminding residents that personal fireworks are not permitted in Cochrane.

“No fireworks without a permit, no discharge of fireworks without a permit within the town of Cochrane,” he says.

Permits are only issued when federal safety standards and professional discharge protocols are met.