Unity drops semi-final as Carlyle Cardinals win Tier 1 provincial title

After winning AAA junior championships in 2021 and 2022, Tier 3 provincials in 2023 and Tier 4 provincials in 2024, the Unity Cardinals climbed the ladder once again this year entering Baseball Sask Tier 1 AA Senior Provincials in Saskatoon. The Cardinals were in the tournament among some of the provinces top senior level talent and made it to championship Sunday but ultimately fell short to end what was otherwise a terrific weekend for the team out of West Central Saskatchewan.

"How can I get my boat back?": More on the Biggar boat repair saga

A complaint of theft and fraud was included in the Biggar RCMP's July 21 report.

"A faulty marine service appointment saw an individual from Saskatoon end up not too happy. The complaint came after the owner of a boat motor had sent his property to the location in question for repairs, later claiming fraud and theft as he returned to the area to collect with other information being given" 

Kyle RCMP respond to collisions and vehicle fire

Officers with the Kyle RCMP detachment responded to several calls for service over the past week, including collisions and a vehicle fire.

The detachment received a report of a deer-related collision on Highway 7 around 10:14 p.m. on July 27. No injuries were reported, and the incident was documented for insurance purposes.

On July 28, Kyle RCMP attended a wellbeing check in Rosetown. Details of the request were not disclosed.

Community rallies to fix hazardous Kindersley Health Centre parking lot

After years of navigating crater-sized potholes and mounting safety concerns, visitors to the Kindersley Health Centre can now park without worry, thanks to a grassroots effort that turned frustration into fresh pavement.

The treacherous parking lot at the Kindersley Hospital and Manor has finally been resurfaced, not through government support, but through old-fashioned rural resolve and generosity.

Despite repeated efforts, the Saskatchewan Health Authority did not allocate funds for the long-needed repairs. That’s when the community stepped in.

After unionized Canada Post workers reject 'final offers,' what happens next?

Labour experts say another postal service strike is unlikely after unionized Canada Post workers rejected their employer's latest round of offers in a forced vote and the parties mull their next steps.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers said Friday that the roughly 55,000 members represented by the union shot down the Canada Post's latest proposal, which would've seen wage hikes of about 13 per cent over four years and restructuring to add part-time workers to the deal.

Stable rates, unstable futures: Debt crisis deepens for young Canadians despite steady interest rate

While the Bank of Canada opted to hold its key policy interest rate steady this week, new data suggests young Canadians are feeling anything but stable.

According to figures released Tuesday by the Credit Counselling Society (CCS), Canadians aged 18 to 34 are shouldering growing debt loads and increasingly turning to high-cost lenders just to cover essential expenses, despite interest rates remaining unchanged.

July's top headlines in West Central

July brought major headlines in West Central Saskatchewan, highlighting the province’s growing influence in Canada’s energy and mining sectors, record-breaking healthcare achievements, and strong economic performance. Notable law enforcement actions also made news, including the arrest of a Saskatoon man linked to a stolen travel trailer in Alberta and the apprehension of a Kindersley man charged in an armed robbery. These stories reflect a dynamic region balancing economic growth, public safety, and community health advancements.