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Wilkie RCMP responded to several incidents from July 1 to 7, including an ongoing investigation into a break and enter.

Police received a report of a break-in at a private property. The investigation is ongoing.

RCMP also issued a 72-hour roadside suspension to a driver during a traffic stop.

Officers responded to a complaint of a stolen vehicle, but there was insufficient evidence to proceed. A fraud complaint during the same week was determined to be unfounded.

Del and Sheila stopped in the studio this week to chat about poems, stories, and everything in-between. 

If you would like to learn more about Del and his novels check out his website here. 

Listen to the complete interview below! 

Keep an eye on West Central Online for the next time Del and Shelia stop in! 

Warman RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 39-year-old Michael Landry. 

Michael Landry, an inmate with the Saskatoon Provincial Correctional Centre, was part of a crew doing work in the Highway #11 area, north of Saskatoon. He stole a van then fled in it at approximately 1:20 p.m. on July 8. 

As storm season rolls across the Prairies, weather watchers might hear meteorologists talk about a “cap” — and no, it’s not the kind you wear on your head.

Capping, also known as a “capping inversion,” is a layer of warm air higher up in the atmosphere that acts like a lid, preventing thunderstorms from forming, at least for a while.

Think of capping like a lid on a pot of boiling water. The atmosphere underneath is trying to bubble up, but that warm layer above holds it down. Storms that are capped will have a soft, flat top to it.

If they didn't already last Thursday during advanced polls, Eatonia residents will cast their vote today for the municipal by-election relating to an open council spot.

Two candidates are up for the council seat, Curtis Becker and Chris Hiebert.

The council seat was filled during last November's regular election, but was left vacant shortly after, with the Town of Eatonia making multiple attempts at running a by-election since before April.

Dakota Buttar is currently first place in the PBR Canada National Standings, but at the moment he has his eyes on the prize at the Calgary Stampede getting set to compete in Pool C of the bull riding competition in the "The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth".

Back in June, Buttar grew his first-place lead with strong performances at both the PBR Ottawa Classic and PBR London Classic cup series events. After that was a short break from PBR competition for some other pro rodeo dates before a return to the Canadian circuit.

Drivers in Kindersley can expect temporary lane closures and minor delays as road work gets underway on 12th Avenue West.

The project, part of ongoing road improvements in the area, will be completed in two phases.

In the first phase, a milling crew will remove asphalt around the concrete curbs. Later, an asphalt paving crew will return to resurface the roadway.

The town is asking motorists to use caution, follow posted signage, and plan for slight delays during both phases of construction. An exact start date was not provided, but work is expected to begin soon.

Unity RCMP responded to a wide range of calls between July 1 and July 7, including complaints related to animal safety, theft, mental health, and fraud.

Officers were dispatched to a report of fuel theft from a local gas station. The individual later returned and paid for the fuel. No charges were laid.

Police also investigated a report of someone harming an animal, but there was not enough evidence to proceed.

Cows were reportedly seen near railway tracks in a rural area near Senlac but were gone when officers arrived.

The Kindersley Regional Park Golf Course recently spotlighted several generous contributions made toward its upcoming irrigation project, planned for this fall. The course thanked donors in various social media updates, showing momentum building behind the improvements.

One of the early notable donations came back at the start of June when the Kindersley Men’s Club handed over a cheque. Men's night competitors and club representatives Rob Andreas and Kyle Wiebe presented the money to board member Randy Ervine as you can see above. 

Ottawa is expected to miss its 2026 deadline to implement $10-a-day child care services across the country, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives said in a new report published on Wednesday.

The analysis concluded that just six provinces and territories are meeting that fee target now.

David Macdonald, an economist with the centre, said even though fees have dropped significantly everywhere, the federal government is unlikely to meet its self-imposed deadline.