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One of the oldest homes in Cheadle was lost to a fire.

The fire was on Monday (Sept. 8) afternoon at the corner of Railway Avenue and Styl Street, with firefighters and RCMP responding to the scene.

According to the homeowner, the fire had spread quickly. Despite this, everybody made it out of the home safely.

The homeowner also thanked the public for helping the home's residents following the blaze.

An update will be provided once more information is released. 

With harvest underway throughout the province, SaskPower is reminding producers to keep safety in mind. 

“We understand that farmers are very busy this time of year, but safety should still be top of mind when working in the fields,” said Nidal Dabghi, Director of Safety at SaskPower in a news release. “Preparation and attentiveness are key to a safe harvest. Slow down, take the time you need, and stay alert.” 

Local businesses serve as the Heart of Our Community, and now residents are given the chance to nominate their favourites.

The fourth quadrant of the Heart of Our Community campaign began on Sept. 1 and runs until Nov. 30, with residents being able to nominate a local business that deserves recognition for its service in the community.

Alberta RCMP are urging drivers, parents and students to take extra care on the roads as children return to school.

“Back to school can be a busy time,” Sgt. Darrin Turnbull of Alberta RCMP Traffic said Monday. “By following some basic tips and giving yourself extra time, everyone can have a safer commute.”

A vacant Uptowne Olds building with a collapsed roof, punctured walls, asbestos and extensive animal waste will be demolished under a court order, the town says.

In a Sept. 8 release, the town said the property at 5033 51 Street has been empty for an extended period and shows visible signs of structural decline. The conditions pose safety concerns and have a negative impact on the area, the town said.

The town said it is proceeding under the authority of the Municipal Government Act and a court order issued in early 2025.

In one of just eight similar partnerships across Canada, Humboldt and the George Gordon First Nation have joined forces to take part in the nation-wide Community Economic Development Initiative.

Humboldt’s mayor, Rob Muench, says the federal program aims to forge relationships between first nations and municipalities that result in economy development projects.

“We’ve been looking at ways that we can boost the housing in our community, and this is one of the ideas that we’re working on with George Gordon First Nation.”

There's plenty to keep an eye out for on the streets of Moose Jaw today. Here's a quick overview of the work being done:

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Harvest is rolling along smoothly for Kelly Ashworth and the crew at Ashworth Farm and Ranch near Oungre.

“We just finished the Durham up and had our lentils done a little earlier,” said Ashworth. “Just starting on canola now, so it’s rolling along.”

While some wet straw has slowed things down slightly, the grain itself has been coming off dry. “The straw is still quite wet. It seems dry in the grain, but it’s a little at the straw,” he explained. Even so, Ashworth said yields have been strong. “Yeah, they’re actually good. We don’t have any complaints.”

Last week, Airdrie council heard the final Inspire report as opening day is just around the corner.

Michelle Lock, director of community services with the City of Airdrie, explained that the highlight of the report is that the project is under budget.

"When we were going to the competitive marketplace, which was a little over three years ago, the cost escalation on construction projects was trending significantly higher. Since then, those costs levelled out, and we were able to take advantage of that during the tendering process."

The Crown prosecutor in the Romana Didulo case is comfortable with the self-proclaimed "Queen of Canada" being released with conditions.

While Curtis Wiebe opposed Didulo's release, he understood Judge Alan Jacobson's ruling.