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The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is reminding travellers to plan ahead and know the rules before crossing the border this summer.

With travel season ramping up, the CBSA says preparation can make a big difference for Canadians returning from vacations or day trips across the border.

This week in West-Central Saskatchewan and beyond, emergency crews responded to a semi-truck crash near Kenaston causing traffic delays, while a tornado watch was issued for parts of the region amid severe weather concerns. Meanwhile, a motor vehicle collision in Kindersley left one injured, and two people tragically died in a small plane crash near Vermilion, Alta. On a more positive note, the federal and provincial governments announced a $3.4 million investment in a University of Saskatchewan genomics project aimed at advancing sustainable beef production.

A Swift Current land owner is claiming an abandoned well site and gas leak, which was supposed to have been fixed, is now in worse shape.

The site, located just outside of Swift Current city limits, across the road from the Pioneer grain elevator, is owned by Johanna Lee. She recently hired a private inspector to check on the leak after Taqa North had crews working to repair it in late May and early June.

Lee says that the repair, which saw an entire drill crew re-drill the well to implement a fix and determine the cause of the leak, is now leaking more than before.

More than half of Saskatchewan’s semi-truck drivers are over the age of 45.

That number was shared by the Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) courtesy of a government database; and it's prompting renewed calls for government support to help train the next generation of drivers.

Saskatchewan RCMP are reminding the public that boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs can come with the same serious consequences as impaired driving on the road.

“Boat operators found to be impaired can face the same penalties as impaired drivers,” said Cpl. Jamie Diemert, coordinator of the RCMP’s Underwater Recovery Team. “Whether you’re sailing on Last Mountain Lake, pontooning on Lake Diefenbaker, or paddling the Churchill River, we want all boat operators and passengers to stay safe and sober.”

With files from Sun West School Division

On June 5, 2025, about 30 high school students from across the Sun West School Division got a firsthand look at career opportunities in agriculture beyond the traditional farm with Think Ag 2025, a dynamic event hosted by Sun West in partnership with the Regina District Industry and Education Council.

The day-long event, held at the Sun West Learning Centre in Rosetown, brought together students from 12 schools including Kindersley Composite, Outlook High, Rosetown Central High, and Biggar Central School 2000.

Five school-based stories on the list this week with the final bell earlier this week sending students into summer.

For Grade 12 students, they are entering the real world instead of a new grade, as a big congratulations goes out to the Class of 2025!

Check out the top school related stories from the past week below, and another collection from the week in the related articles section below:

Saskatchewan residents are being reminded to take stock of their insurance coverage as June 28 marks National Insurance Awareness Day.

The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) and the Insurance Councils of Saskatchewan (ICS) are encouraging individuals, families and business owners to review their insurance policies to ensure their needs are met and their assets are properly protected.

Environment Canada issued a special weather statement Saturday morning warning residents in central Saskatchewan to be alert for funnel clouds developing throughout the afternoon and early evening.

The advisory cites a low pressure system creating favourable conditions for weak rotation beneath rapidly growing clouds and isolated thunderstorms. While these funnel clouds typically pose little threat near the ground, officials caution that some could intensify into landspout tornadoes.

Saskatchewan students heading to college or university this fall can now apply for financial support through the province’s student aid program.

Applications for the 2025-26 Saskatchewan Student Aid Fund opened this week, offering access to provincial and federal grants, loans, bursaries and loan forgiveness programs. The program is designed to help eligible students cover the cost of their education and related expenses.