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The 2025 True Patriot Love Canadian Walk for Veterans drew record numbers in Prince Albert, with participation more than doubling from previous years. Families, community members, and local leaders joined the event on what was described as a “perfect day” to honour Canada’s Veterans.

A majority of Canadians don’t believe the country is adequately prepared for natural disasters, according to new polling released Thursday by the Insurance Bureau of Canada.

The survey found 58 per cent of respondents said Canada has not prepared communities for disasters such as floods, wildfires and severe storms. Another 61 per cent said they aren’t confident governments are working together to prepare for future risks.

Communities across Saskatchewan are set to celebrate arts, culture, and heritage from Sept. 19 to Oct. 12 as part of this year’s Culture Days, Canada’s largest annual celebration of creativity.

Now in its 16th year, Culture Days offers free events highlighting the province’s diverse cultural landscape, including activities commemorating the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30. Events promoting reconciliation are registered on the Culture Days website and encourage participation from families and community members.

Halfway through the week with another Morning Trivia wrap-up!

First things first: the winner of the draw for some A&W, thanks to Rosetown A&W, is...

Greg Gassner!

Today's answer is Game of Thrones!

Today's Scorers

Sports are a big part of any school community, and Plenty's North West Central School did not waste any time getting in the Wildcat spirit when school started back at the start of October.

A slew of crime related activity kept Biggar RCMP members busy over the past week.

Two suspect vehicles made the detachment report, first being a dark coloured large SUV accused of stealing diesel fuel from a rural property, and also 800 litres of heating fuel from a residence in Spinney Hill.

The other vehicle report involved a suspicious grey Yukon with black rims driving around the area, no further updates being given.

The Saskatchewan Highway Hotline has issued updates on provincial ferry operations, with two ferries currently closed due to low water levels.

The Lancer and Paynton ferries are not operating, while other ferries remain open with either normal or limited load capacities. Light-load restrictions are in place at the Estuary and Lemsford ferries, allowing crossings of up to 4,000 kg and 7,500 kg respectively.

Great Plains College officially opened its new healthcare lab on September 23, a milestone for healthcare education in the region and a key component of its newly launched Practical Nursing program. The lab is sponsored by the Kindersley & District Co-op through a $25,000 naming rights sponsorship.

Canadian canola producers are receiving a financial boost thanks to recent federal amendments to the Advance Payments Program (APP), designed to ease pressures caused by the ongoing tariff situation with China.