It's time to share the top stories of 2024 from around west-central Saskatchewan. Another 365 days have passed around the area, providing numerous stories whether it be for news, sports, weather, or anything else interesting to you!

Check out the top stories from the second half of the calendar year below:

July

• Heat busted apart by baseball hail and funnels

• World-class, high-octane racing back in Kindersley this weekend

• Oil tanks explode following lightning strike near Plato

• Kindersley Museum remembering longtime member and friend

• Rosetown home to final preparations for CanAm Bowl

August

• "Our worst suspicions": Macklin Fire Department confirms member responsible for arson fires

• Kindersley fire chief comments on Wednesday morning house fire

• Family of Outlook man killed in action in Ukraine hopes to set up a memorial in his honour

• McGrath recalls casting call for Amazing Race Canada

• Small-Town magic brings big city PBR event to Kindersley

September

• A dream up in flames: Fire destroys Biggar’s Beloved Snow White restaurant

• Three credit unions merge in Saskatchewan, to be based out of Rosetown

• Kindersley PBR Event a fan favorite

• Goose Festival in Kindersley a barrel of fun!

• Eatonia Fire Brigade announces new rescue truck acquisition with community support

October

• Former Outlook resident pleads guilty to child pornography charges in US

• Human trafficking trial in Rosetown extends into 2025

• Netherhill native Roxana Spicer fills Kindersley venue for book launch of The Traitor’s Daughter

• Strong Saskatchewan Party finish in west central Saskatchewan

• Auroras in Saskatchewan: Beyond the green glow

November

• New 97,000-square-foot Western Sales facility in Rosetown big economic boost

• Local Rosetown pork farmer honoured with champion award

• Local Municipal Election RESULTS

• Vehicle fire sends thick smoke over Kindersley at lunch hour

• Kindersley woman’s tragic death near Copper Mug Pub in Saskatoon leads to murder charge

December

• Father/son hockey fight in Perdue goes viral

• Arrest made in Biggar's Snow White restaurant fire

• Wilkie family devastated after truck crashes into business

• Sweet success! The 2024 Great Bake Exchange

• Saskatchewan well represented at World Juniors