From rare prairie songbirds to severe summer storms, this week’s top stories from west-central Saskatchewan capture a mix of environmental calls to action, courtroom outcomes, hunting season preparations, and weather events that had communities on high alert. Here’s a look back at the five headlines that shaped the region over the past seven days.
Nature Saskatchewan urges residents to help protect prairie longspurs
Nature Saskatchewan is urging residents to help protect two rare grassland songbirds — the endangered Chestnut-collared Longspur and threatened Thick-billed Longspur — which are at risk across the province’s native prairies.
"How can I get my boat back?": More on the Biggar boat repair saga
A Saskatoon man who claimed his boat was withheld by a Biggar repair shop got both his boat and money back after filing a police report and sharing his story online, prompting a theft and fraud investigation.
Man pleads guilty to possession of stolen property in Kindersley court
Travis O’Neill pleaded guilty to possession of stolen property in Kindersley court and received a 12-month conditional sentence including curfew, treatment, and community service.
Hunters encouraged to prepare for 2025-26 season as Saskatchewan releases latest guide
Saskatchewan has released its 2025-26 Hunters Guide, opened licence sales, and is reminding hunters to secure landowner permission before hunting on private land.
Severe storms bring hail, tornado warning to west-central Saskatchewan
Severe thunderstorms swept through west-central Saskatchewan Wednesday, bringing golf ball-sized hail, strong winds, and a brief tornado warning near Mantario.