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A Leader-raised man facing a litany of charges was recently sentenced on one of several counts stemming from a series of various incidents, including driving while intoxicated.

26-year-old Nickalaus Bedore appeared in Swift Current Provincial Court on Wednesday morning with multiple matters on the bench, pleading guilty to one count of driving while impaired. 

Bedore was sentenced to a year-long driving prohibition, with violation subject to prosecution, and will be paying off a total $1,300 in fines for the next six months. 

John Vigneron Obituary

1936 ~ 2025 (age 89)

It is with great sadness that the family of John Vigneron announce his passing on August 28th, 2025 at the age of 89 years.

Beloved husband of the late Ethel;

father of Terry (Rod) Lerner, and Rick Vigneron;

grandfather of seven; great- grandfather of eight; 

and brother of Judy.

A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, September 20th, 2025 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Eston with details located below.

As we approach fall, there becomes a higher risk of frost at night. Frost is one of the disruptions to normal plant growth that can cause a buildup of nitrates in forages and cause nitrate toxicity in livestock. Other disruptions that can cause nitrate buildup can include hail, spray drift, or drought.

A "mind-blowing" round last Wednesday at the Kindersley Regional Park golf course ended another highly competitive season of men's night play in the West Central community.

The "Foot Wedge Warriors" faced off against "Kyote Ugly" in the Kelly Insurance Kindo Cup final to close out a long season, and it was the Warriors coming out on top after eighteen holes of competition.  

Court in Kindersley on September 2 was dominated this week by the case of a man who pleaded guilty to possessing a restricted firearm with ammunition.

Johnathon Benusic entered the plea Monday, months after a previous trial in April 2025 where he was convicted of commercial vehicle offences. The firearm charge stems from the same incident in May 2024, when RCMP stopped him outside Kerrobert for a traffic check.

Unity RCMP say they responded to a wide range of calls between Aug. 26 and Sept. 1, including reports of assaults, harassment, thefts and a vehicle collision with a moose.

A 37-year-old man from Camrose, Alta., is facing charges of break and enter with intent, theft of a vehicle, possession of property obtained by crime and operation while prohibited after police responded to a complaint of a stolen vehicle.

A 29-year-old woman from Unity has also been charged with assault with a weapon in connection with a separate complaint.

Students across Saskatchewan returned to classrooms Tuesday as the 2025-26 school year officially got underway.

Education Minister Everett Hindley said the first day of school marks an important moment for students, families and educators.

“Saskatchewan schools are giving our students their best start and the start of a new school year is a memorable and an exciting experience,” Hindley said in a statement. “This is a big day for students, families and educators across the province, and I want to wish everyone a successful 2025-26 school year.”

We’re kicking off another season of Meal in the Field with our very first winners of the year!

This hardworking crew, farming just north of Macklin in the RM of Eye Hill, was nominated by Sean Ellwood.

It was our first delivery of the season and we’re just getting started! Keep an eye out, because the next time we’re on the road, we could be pulling into a field near you with a hot meal in hand.

Here’s to a safe and successful harvest season!

The province’s Rat Control Program has helped make it one of the few rat-free zones in the world

Alberta is marking 75 years of rat-free status.

An aggressive control program had made it the largest inhabited area in the world that is free of true rats.

There is no resident population of rats, and the rodents are not allowed to establish themselves.

Update - 12:25 pm:

RCMP have announced that a press conference will be held in Regina regarding the Richmound investigation.

The conference will begin at 2:30 p.m. at RCMP Headquarters in Regina. 

Original Story - 10:17 am:

RCMP have confirmed that they are currently working in Richmound. 

A large police presence has moved into the former Richmound school, which has been the headquarters of Romana Didulo and her followers since 2023.