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With the summer season having officially begun and Canada Day festivities upcoming, many people will be making their way to local lakes and launching their boats to enjoy the sunshine on the water. However, there are a few rules and regulations boat operators should keep in mind.  

The Saskatchewan RCMP issued a release yesterday reminding boaters that impaired boating is punishable under the Criminal Code of Canada and carry the same penalties as impaired drivers. This includes loss of license, hefty fines, and even jail time.  

More than half of Saskatchewan’s semi-truck drivers are over the age of 45.

That number was shared by the Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) courtesy of a government database; and it's prompting renewed calls for government support to help train the next generation of drivers.

Most cars are built for either looks or power, sometimes with a job in mind. Rarely is that job to smash, bash, and crush other cars. 

That's exactly what is going on with this build. Dakota Lange's 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is barely recognizable as such anymore, after being overhauled into a smashing, crashing, thrashing machine. This custom demolition derby car is rigged up to best survive the madness in the pits, while both delivering its own heavy hits and protecting the driver.

The Rosetown RCMP responded to a range of calls between June 19 and 26, including traffic concerns, animal complaints and a disturbance.

On June 19 at 9:22 p.m., police received a report of a vehicle hitting a deer near Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park. No injuries were reported, and the matter was deemed non-reportable.

Officers assisted a member of the public on June 20 in response to a front-counter complaint at the Rosetown/Kyle detachment. That investigation remains ongoing.

Saskatchewan’s provincial parks are set to host a variety of special events and programs over the next two weeks, offering something for all ages as part of the “Discover Sask Parks” initiative running from June 25 to July 9.

Visitors can enjoy classic summer activities such as camping, hiking, and swimming, along with a wide range of free events included with a valid Park Entry Permit.

Maple Creek is in mourning after a house fire led to a tragic loss of life early on Wednesday morning. 

The Maple Creek and Community Fire Department responded to the call at 4:30 a.m. Fire Chief Blaine Becker and his crew arrived to find the house already engulfed in flames. 

"The roof was fully in flames, and it was spread right through the whole house," said Becker.

While they engaged in the fire, the crew was informed that one occupant of the home was missing. A search ended up locating a body in the home, confirming that the occupant was deceased. 

The Government of Saskatchewan is reminding producers that the province’s hay salvage and ditch mowing program is once again underway — offering a free source of livestock feed while helping maintain road safety and visibility through the growing months.

Administered by the Ministry of Highways with assistance from contractors and rural municipalities, the program allows hay to be salvaged from highway ditches across Saskatchewan. Officials say the initiative supports both agricultural sustainability and roadside safety.

Visitors to Frontier Days were treated to a unique brand of free entertainment throughout the four-day event. 

The Flying Fools High Dive Show held multiple performances each afternoon at Frontier Days, at the Family Fun Zone.  

The Montreal-based event showcased the sheer precision of athletes diving from incredible heights ranging from 3 metres, all the way up to 25 metres.  

The Kyle RCMP detachment responded to a variety of calls between June 19 and 26, according to their latest report released Thursday.

On June 20 at 2:35 p.m., Rosetown/Kyle RCMP assisted a member of the public with a front-counter complaint. The matter remains under investigation.

A two-vehicle collision occurred on June 22 at 11:11 a.m. on Highway 42 near Lucky Lake. No injuries were reported.