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RCMP in Wilkie responded to a range of calls between April 22 and April 28, including disturbances, assault complaints, and a Mental Health Act case.

Police received a complaint of disturbing the peace, which remains under investigation. Officers also responded to a report of a missing person, who was later safely located.

Two assault complaints were reported during the week. One remains under investigation, while officers determined there was insufficient evidence to proceed in the second case.

Eleven students from seven Sun West schools came together on March 19 for the first-ever Creator Olympics, a daylong event in Rosetown focused on digital storytelling and filmmaking.

The event, open to students in Grades 9 to 12, gave participants a chance to learn about filmmaking, develop new technical skills, and connect with peers from across the school division.

Terri Stukings Obituary

1963 ~ 2025 (age 62)

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Terri Marie Stukings on April 15, 2025, at the age of 62, with family by her side.

Born April 10th, 1963, Terri grew up on the family farm north of Madison, SK. She attended all her schooling in Eston, where she was involved in different activities. Terri was a majorette for a few years with the Eston-Elrose Marching Band, where she got to see many different towns and cities throughout Canada. 

Today, April 30, marks the deadline for Canadians to file their taxes. It also marks the deadline for those owing payments on 2024 taxes. 

Key dates at tax time include the start of March when people made their final contributions to an RRSP, a PRPP, or an SPP. Fast forward and we have the April 30 deadline for most Canadians, the next deadline for people who are self-employed being June 16 this year, with the usual date of June 15 being on a Sunday. 

A major fraud case concluded in Kindersley Provincial Court this week, while several others were adjourned to later dates in May.

Lyndsay Neumeier, 42, pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud and received a conditional sentence of two years. The first eight months will be served under house arrest, followed by a curfew and 200 hours of community service. Neumeier was also ordered to pay $71,405 in restitution over the next 15 years and an $800 victim surcharge.

Biggar RCMP are keying in on suspicious activity at the local airport.

Investigations recently re-opened into activities taking place since at least October 2024 at the Biggar Airport during the evening hours. The latest update came after a suspect was caught on camera trespassing and canvassing any stored items on site, leading to a subsequent theft reported on March 10.

Unity RCMP responded to a range of calls over the past week, including mental health concerns, child welfare matters, and property-related investigations.

Between April 22 and April 28, police received a complaint under the Mental Health Act, conducted a wellbeing check at the request of a family member, and spoke to an individual regarding a child welfare concern.

With the recent election victory of Mark Carney and his Liberal team, the Grain Growers of Canada have emphasized the urgent need to address the ongoing tariff situation with the U.S. and China. Executive Director Kyle Larkin highlighted the severe impact these tariffs are having on Canadian farmers and the broader economy.

Tariff Challenges:

Saskatchewan hunters are being encouraged to mark their calendars, as the province's 2025 Big Game Draw officially opens on May 1.

The annual draw gives residents the chance to apply for limited-entry hunts for species including mule deer, elk, moose, and pronghorn in select wildlife management zones across the province.

"The Big Game Draw is your opportunity to experience Saskatchewan's world-class hunting firsthand," said Environment Minister Travis Keisig. "We want every hunter to have a fair chance at success and that starts with applying early and being prepared."

The Liberals rose from the ashes under Prime Minister Mark Carney in a stunning reversal of fortunes this year, but the party's failure to sweep many of the ridings it sought Monday night denied it a resounding majority mandate.

A big part of that failure happened in Ontario, where the party lost many incumbents — even as Carney called for a strong mandate to deal with the threat posed by U.S. President Donald Trump.