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A change of command ceremony was held Thursday at 15 Wing Moose Jaw as Brig.-Gen. Daniel Coutts passed the torch to Col. Adam Carlson, who becomes the 30th commanding officer of the Canadian Forces base. 

Carlson recently completed a year at the Air War College in Montgomery, Ala., where he earned a master’s degree in strategic studies. Prior to that, he served as director of air force training at 2 Canadian Air Division in Winnipeg. 

Seeding operations are winding down in Saskatchewan with nearly all producers reporting that the 2025 crop is in the ground.

Just in time for the seeding wrap-up, some much-needed rain fell over past week, alleviating concerns about declining topsoil moisture that have been echoed across the province recently. The southeast and east-central regions saw the largest amount of precipitation, with the Calder area reporting the most in the province at 36 millimetres (mm), followed closely by the Stockholm area at 35 mm, and Rocanville at 34mm.

Two years ago, more than 120,000 federal public servants went on strike after negotiations broke down.

Now, the union representing those workers is going back to the bargaining table with the government with the goal of securing greater job security and remote work options for its members.

The Public Service Alliance of Canada says next week's initial meetings offer its first opportunity to present priorities identified by members, such as better wages, greater job security and stronger provisions for remote work.

This year's wildfire season in Canada is shaping up to be the second-worst on record and federal officials are warning of a dangerous summer in parts of British Columbia.

Officials with several government departments held a technical briefing Thursday in Ottawa with an update on the state of multiple wildfires and its forecast for the coming months.

Saskatchewan's generosity was on full display Thursday for the Day of Caring radiothon in support of wildfire evacuees. 

The Canadian Red Cross reported receiving $643,156.30 by 5:50 p.m., with donations still flowing in and being accepted until Monday, when the final total will be revealed. The federal government's matching portion will then be added to the total.

Nutrien Ag Solutions matched donations up to $100,000 during the morning portion, and by the end of the day, up its support to $300,000.

The Adam Butler Junior Golf Foundation is excited to announce its inaugural junior golf tournament, set to take place on July 31st, 2025, at the Hillcrest Golf & Country Club in Moose Jaw, SK. 

The tournament is free to enter and open to junior golfers aged 6-16. With a limit of 100 participants, it promises to be a day filled with fun and competitive spirit. The tournament will be flighted, meaning players will be grouped by age and skill level to ensure a fair and enjoyable experience for all.

The Moose Jaw Miller Express battled back from an early deficit to edge the Okotoks Dawgs 12-11 in a dramatic extra-inning win on Wednesday night at Ross Wells Park. 

It was a rough start for the Miller Express, who gave up five runs in the top of the first inning. But the home side answered quickly, scoring three runs in the bottom half. Austin Gurney delivered a two-run single to bring home Thomas Soto and William Edwards, and Tanner DeGrazia added a sacrifice fly to centre field to plate Gurney and make it a 5-3 game. 

Financial support for wildfire evacuees in Saskatchewan is flowing in for the Saskatchewan Day of Caring radiothon.

The Canadian Red Cross reported at 11:50 a.m. that they have collected $222,879.50 in donations from the radiothon to aid those impacted by the wildfires across the province. This total includes a $100,000 matching sponsor from Nutrien Ag and a $25,000 donation from Saskatoon Co-op.

The federal government is matching all donations from the radiothon, but this is not included in the total raised.

Unearth hidden gems and vintage parts at the Sukanen Ship Pioneer Village & Museum's Annual Outdoor Flea Market & Swap Meet on Sunday, June 29, 2025. This event will feature a day filled with unique finds and community spirit, from 10 AM to 4 PM.

Located just 13 KM south of Moose Jaw on Hwy 2, near the museum elevator. Whether you're a seasoned collector or simply looking for a fun day out, there's something for everyone.

St. Margaret School’s faith group, the Faith Avengers, is made up of students from Grade 3 and up who are all about faith, service and giving back to the community. 

This year, the group started with 49 students, although that number dwindled to 32 as the weather got nicer.