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Another week, another top five local stories. 

A pair of food related tales join some breaking hockey news. Also, a pair of stories from Jenny Hagan as she interviewed a Biggar-area farmer/author and got a story out of a fantastic dinner theatre performance in Eatonia. 

Find the top five stories from the past week below, and more highlights from the week around West Central:

The oldest group of West Central Wheat Kings players had their awards night recently.

The Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) has launched an investigation into a collision involving an RCMP vehicle that left a 16-year-old boy seriously injured on the Kawacatoose First Nation.

The incident occurred on the night of April 8. Around 10:02 p.m., Punnichy RCMP responded to multiple calls reporting a disturbance involving firearms at a residence on the First Nation. Two officers, each driving a marked RCMP cruiser with emergency equipment activated, were en route to the scene when the collision occurred.

Two women are in hospital with serious injuries following a two-vehicle collision Thursday night on Highway 14, east of the Grandora turnoff.

Warman RCMP say they received a report of the crash around 9:35 p.m. on April 10. Emergency crews, including local EMS, fire, and STARS air ambulance, responded to the scene.

Investigators say the crash involved a car and an SUV. The lone occupant of the car, an adult female, was airlifted to hospital by STARS with serious injuries. The adult female driver of the SUV was also seriously hurt and transported to hospital by EMS.

Robert Sproule Obituary

1936 ~ 2025 (age 89)

In loving memory of Robert Porter Sproule who passed away on March 3/ 2025 at the age of 89. Bob was the oldest son born to Andrew and Thelda Sproule on Jan 9/1936 and he was a brother to the late John Sproule. He was the beloved husband of the late Joan Sproule, and father to Tammy and Ian (Nita) Sproule, and a grandfather to Dexter, Kaleb(Kamiko) and Bridget MacMillan and Sofia and Mattea Sproule. Great Grandfather to Porter and Makena MacMillan.

There will be a celebration of life at a later date.

Brenda Clemence Obituary

1954 ~ 2024 (age 70)

February 28, 1954 – November 13, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Brenda Louise (Jones) Clemence, who was called home on November 13, 2024, after a courageous journey with cancer.  Brenda passed peacefully, surrounded by her family, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

The Kindersley Jr. Klippers announced a signing on Friday. Calgary born goaltender Mattias Radke signed on with the Klippers out of the Southern Alberta Hockey Academy (SAHA) located in Dunmore, Alberta outside of Medicine Hat. 

Radke posted a 2.76 GAA and .913 SV% in 26 games played this past season, posting two shutouts. In three playoff starts, Radke helped backstop SAHA to an appearance in the semifinals with a 2.80 GAA and a .908 SV%.

The Luseland Police Service responded to a variety of calls in March, ranging from serious crimes to community assistance.

Officers investigated two reports of sexual assault and one case of fraud over $5,000, which remains under investigation. A separate report of mischief to a motor vehicle was closed due to insufficient evidence.

Police responded to a report of a structure fire, a family dispute, and two calls related to mental health concerns. A panic alarm was also attended to during the month.

In just over two weeks' time the The Road Hammers, featuring Julian Austin, will be invading the West Central Events Centre for the latest concert in Kindersley. 

The Saturday, April 26 concert was announced last month with ticket sales opening March 12. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster, and at the Town of Kindersley administration office if you want to purchase online.

The Saskatchewan RCMP has updated its monthly list of wanted individuals, highlighting offenders considered to present a significant risk to public safety across the province — including two with known ties to communities in West Central and Southwest Saskatchewan.