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At 99 years old, Kathryn Groshong returned to Torquay to sing once again, taking part in the community’s centennial celebration.

“It was wonderful to come back to Torquay,” she said. “We retired to Weyburn and I’m still there. But when we were at Torquay, our whole family was involved in the music. We were singing in the choir and taking part in musicals. Torquay just seemed to have so much talent.”

Groshong was recognized alongside other seniors aged 90 and up during the weekend’s formal program. Each was presented with a long-stemmed rose.

Frontier Days received some help wrapping up with a star-studded performance Saturday night.

Texas-born Drake Milligan took to the grandstand to kick off the Western Canadian leg of his self-titled tour, Drake Milligan in Concert, in front of ecstatic Swift Current fans. 

Hafford, Saskatchewan’s The Brothers G performed the opening set, before making way for the headliner, Milligan, who was thrilled to return to the province.

Kindersley Composite School's Law 30 class recently toured the Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert, gaining a unique perspective on the workings inside the federal prison system. The visit, which lasted about three hours, was part of a class project designed to help students better understand the role and day-to-day operations of correctional facilities.

Eliana Helgason, one of the students on the tour, said the experience challenged some of her previous assumptions about prison life. “I think, in the end, it made me rethink a career choice of mine,” she said.

A settlement advisor who supported a woman at the centre of a human trafficking case testified this week that the woman disclosed details about her employment and living situation, including a lack of access to food, water and communication, as well as alleged coercion and sexual violence.

For high school grads gearing up for their first semester of college or university, the advice from Sask Polytech is clear: Don’t wait to ask for help, and start strong by showing up early.

Kendra Strong-Garcia, director of student experience and learning services for Saskatchewan Polytechnic, says one of the most important steps any student can take is attending orientation. It’s not just about finding your classrooms or picking up your ID — it’s about reducing stress before it builds to something overwhelming.

Canada Day celebrations will be taking place across the country on Tuesday and the communities of Watrous and Manitou Beach will be teaming up for a series of activities and events for residents and visitors.  

To start the day, there will be a pancake breakfast at the Watrous Civic Centre from 8-10am.  

A watermain repair has prompted a temporary closure of 9th Street NW between Lorne Avenue and Fisher Avenue in Portage la Prairie.

The City is notifying residents that the closure and disruption to water services are effective immediately on Monday, June 30.

Officials say they intend to restore water services and reopen the road by the end of the day once repairs are complete.

Residents affected by the closure may experience water disruptions during the repair work.

Meeting new people can be tough, but the City of Red Deer is hoping to make it a little easier this summer with the return of a popular community program.

Meet Me at the Park is back with a wide range of fun-filled activities for residents of all ages, aiming to bring the community together and foster a sense of connection and belonging.

Bridge jumping into water has continued in Airdrie despite posted warning signs, prompting the City to warn that it will begin issuing fines, with penalties extending to parents or guardians of youth offenders.

The enforcement follows a Streets Bylaw amendment passed on June 17. The City said fines are effective immediately.

"...The amendment addresses the dangerous activity of bridge jumping, which has raised serious concerns in areas including Bayside, Midtown and the Canals," the city stated in a news release.

Canada Day in Winkler has a packed schedule of events. 

From the opportunity to sample the best the region has to offer through food trucks to activities sure to keep the children entertained all day, there will be various ways to celebrate the nation.  

Another part of the celebration — one that highlights all the different ways the Canadian experience unfolds — is Winkler’s Culture Fest, which runs from 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m at Parkland Stage in Winkler.