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The question has been floating around the internet this week, and it's time we get to the bottom of it.

Now that we have access to some of the most advanced computational machines known to man, we can seek the answer using these tools to our advantage.

Using simulations and advanced algorithms, ChatGPT has this to say:

Silverback Gorilla
A fully grown silverback gorilla is immensely powerful — estimates suggest 6 to 10 times stronger than the average human. They have crushing grips, massive upper body strength, and fast reflexes.

A wind warning has been issued for a portion of southwestern Saskatchewan on Wednesday.

Environment and Climate Change Canada sent out the warning at 11:09 a.m. with gusts locally ranging from 70-90 km/hr.

The region under the warning spans from north of Kyle, south to just north of Cadillac, east from Ernfold, and west to Gull Lake.

According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, the strong winds, localized to this area, are caused by a southerly flow over the southwest.

Derek Webster-Dinney, 33, pleaded guilty to operation while prohibited and theft. He received a 14-month conditional sentence order, which includes a curfew, 20 hours of community service, and restitution of $928 to Kindersley Castle Building Centre for unrecovered stolen items.

Progress was made in the combined Cisna, Finlay and Nernberg case. All three accused elected trial by provincial court judge. Trial dates were scheduled for October 27 to 31 and November 3 to 5. A case management conference between defense counsel and the Crown is set for May 9.

The Centennial Cup, Canada's national championship tournament for Junior A hockey, gets underway Thursday from the Max Bell Centre in Calgary, Alberta.

Representing the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League for a second straight season, the Melfort Mustangs have two local connections to the roster in forward Austin Shepherd from Kerrobert, and assistant coach Tye Scherger from Macklin. The Mustangs made a run to the finals in 2024 where they lost a low scoring heartbreaker 1-0 to the Collingwood Blues.

Saskatchewan is expanding its infant immunization program to protect all newborns from Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) during peak respiratory illness season, the province announced this week.

Beginning this fall, every baby born in Saskatchewan from one month prior to the start of RSV season — which typically runs from Oct. 1 to March 31 — will be eligible to receive a publicly funded RSV immunization at birth, with parental consent.

Unity RCMP responded to a variety of calls for service between April 29 and May 5, ranging from theft and trespassing to wellness checks and mental health concerns.

Mounties received two separate theft complaints — one of which remains under investigation, while the other had insufficient evidence to proceed. Officers were also called to address a trespassing complaint. A verbal warning was issued to the individual involved.

As the 2025 crop season begins, farmers across the prairies are already on high alert for potential insect damage. Dr. Meghan Vankosky, a research scientist in field crop entomology with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, provides insights into what farmers might expect this year based on last year's conditions and winter observations.

A possible travelling scam is being reported in and around west-central Saskatchewan.

The following statement came courtesy of the Rosetown and Kyle RCMP on Wednesday at 10:34 AM.

Hugh Krips Obituary

1939 ~ 2025 (age 85)

Hugh Darwin Krips passed away peacefully with family by his side on Sunday, May 2, 2025 at 85 years in Unity, SK.

Beloved husband of Celine (nee Senecal); loving father of Natasha and Nicole (Cory Anderson); and cherished uncle.

A Celebration will be held for Hugh this summer.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Hugh’s name may be made to the Unity Food Bank & Resource Centre, P.O. Box 445, Unity SK S0K 4L0 or online at https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/40008

BN: 847758968RR0001

The Kindersley Kobras football team has seen generous support from the community over the past few years when it comes to the team's bi-annual bottle drive. The day of work tends to raise anywhere between $3500-$4500, getting bigger each year, parents and players making their rounds likely expecting a plateau at some point.

Well, that wasn't the case back on May 3, as the football team brought in possibly their biggest haul to SARCAN yet.