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Senior baseball season is nearly here, with teams in the Coteau Hills, Fertile Valley, and North Saskatchewan River Baseball Leagues gearing up for opening day.

A new online therapy course is now available in Saskatchewan to support the mental health of new and expecting parents.

Launched through the University of Regina’s Online Therapy Unit, the Wellbeing Course for New and Expecting Parents is designed to help people experiencing depression, anxiety and other mental health challenges during and after pregnancy. The province is providing $380,000 to support the initiative.

Swift Current Rural RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a stolen vehicle last seen north of Waldeck.

The vehicle is described as a black, two-door 1990 GMC 1500 pickup truck with a short box step side. Police say the vehicle may be bearing Saskatchewan licence plate 532 MNA.

RCMP are urging the public not to approach the vehicle if seen, but instead to report any sightings or related information by calling 310-RCMP.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Veterans, diplomats, members of the Armed Forces and political leaders gathered Thursday at events across Canada commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe.

"Nearly every family knows somebody who suffered from the effect of war," said Fraser McKee, a 100-year-old veteran who helped to lay a wreath at the Toronto ceremony.

"This is to remember people that will have to go to war, as well as remembering those that went and didn’t come back."

Gerald Busch Obituary

1934 ~ 2025 (age 90)

A life well lived, a legacy well left.

With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Gerald Arthur Busch, age 90, on May 5, 2025 at Circle Drive Special Care Home in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He passed away in his sleep, surrounded by the love of his family.

A new pope has been elected following the death of Pope Francis. White smoke began billowing from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel on Thursday, signalling the decision by the College of Cardinals.

A large crowd in the thousands erupted into cheers as the words “Habemus Papam” ("We have a pope") rang out in St. Peter's Square, about an hour after the smoke first poured out. The new pope then came out onto the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica and greeted the crowd.

Kerrobert Composite School staff and students joined proud parents and community members inside the school gymnasium for a special ceremony on Wednesday.

Hosting "Rebel Pride Day", the gathering was in honour of the Rebels senior girls' basketball team and their terrific season that ended with a prestigious award from their time at HOOPLA, the provincial basketball championship.

A photographic and storytelling initiative aimed at preserving the legacy of small-town hotel bars is making a stop in west-central Saskatchewan this week.

The Beer Parlour Project, a labour of love by history enthusiasts Chris Doering and Rob Wierzbowski, will roll into the Coleville Hotel on Friday, May 9. Locals are invited to drop by any time after 3 p.m. to share memories, pose for portraits, or simply soak in the vintage vibes of the travelling cultural time capsule.

A large section of West Central will be without power late Thursday night, but residents likely won't even notice it according to SaskPower.

SaskPower has a planned outage for the area set between 10:00 PM to 12:00 AM affecting each of the Rosetown-Eston, Rosetown-Plato, Rosetown - Wiseton Dinsmore, Rosetown - Kyle White Bear grids. 

The Town of Kindersley has welcomed two new tourism advisors who are hoping to bring energy, creativity and community spirit to the region’s summer season.

Kayden Lake and Evan Pelletier have joined the team at the Kindersley Museum and Tourism Centre. Both are passionate about the town and excited to help organize events and promote local tourism initiatives.

Lake, who has lived in the Kindersley area since 2011, said the community's warm and welcoming nature inspired her to apply for the role.