Rosetown/Kyle RCMP see bustling end to 2024
The Rosetown/Kyle RCMP issued their latest report on Thursday, a new year's report for the period between December 27, 2024, and January 2, 2025. All of the calls inside the report took place prior to the start of January as members saw a clean slate over the first two days of 2025.
December 27 began with a callout just before 10:00 AM to provide traffic control as a vehicle was removed from the ditch. Later that afternoon police responded to a motor vehicle collision east of town on Highway #7, where no injuries were reported.
Be safe when ice fishing this Christmas
There are tons of different ways to spend time outdoors during the Christmas holidays. One of the best chances to sit back and relax while still keeping engaged in an activity is ice fishing!
While most lakes and fishing holes should be more than frozen in by now, it's still smart to remind winter anglers of the potential hazards of ice fishing. General rules state that 4 inches of ice is enough to support a person, 8 inches is enough to take on a snowmobile, 12 inches enough for an up to 2-ton automobile, and then 12 inches or more is recommended for heavy trucks.
Reminder: Hungry bears headed for hibernation
With a strong end to the summer on the minds for many before fall returns, a certain population in Saskatchewan is already looking forward to the winter.
"Summer is a great time for people to be outdoors, enjoying the weather and all that nature has to offer in our beautiful province." read a Sask. Ministry of Environment release on Monday, "However, it's also an important time for black bears to maintain and build their fat stores in preparation for winter."
Lack of moisture continuing to impact crops
The Ministry of Agriculture released the crop report breakdown for July 23 to 29 on Thursday. Keeping with the downtrend noticed the last few local crop reports, minimal moisture in the west-central area (and around the province) has been severely affecting the quality of crops ahead of harvest.
Roughriders riding into bye week undefeated
The Saskatchewan Roughriders aren't exactly strangers to a good start judging by the past few years.
The green-and-white began the 2022 season at 4-1, and then in 2023 put together a 3-1 mark to kick things off on the right note — but the vibe is certainly different in Riderville heading into their first bye week of 2024 undefeated at 3-0.
Saskatchewan celebrating another all-time high population
Saskatchewan is once again boasting record population numbers. The government shared a release on Wednesday, sharing updated Statistics Canada figures that once again showed Saskatchewan on an incline when it comes to people in the province.
Saskatchewan celebrating another all-time high population
Saskatchewan is once again boasting record population numbers. The government shared a release on Wednesday, sharing updated Statistics Canada figures that once again showed Saskatchewan on an incline when it comes to people in the province.
2024 SJHL Draft coming up June 11
The next wave of Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League prospects only have about two weeks left before draft day. Shifting focus to the off-season, on Monday the league announced their 2024 draft day, set to take place on June 11 at 3:00 PM.
WestCentralOnline caught up with commissioner Kyle McIntyre after his trip to the Centennial Cup in Oakville, Ontario. When asked about the upcoming draft, McIntyre shared they have another full production on the way for SJHL fans to enjoy.
Highway 7 closed near Rosetown
A detour might be in the works for drivers around Rosetown on Tuesday morning.
The Rosetown RCMP is alerting the public that Highway 7 just west of Rosetown is currently closed following a fuel spill. The road is closed at the junction of Highway 7 one kilometre west of Rosetown.
Saskatchewan sees finalist in Kraft Hockeyville top four
Saskatchewan is once again seeking the Kraft Hockeyville crown. Wolseley, Saskatchewan is joining Elliot Lake, Ontario, Cochrane, Alberta, and Enderby, BC as finalists for Kraft Hockeyville 2024.