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Residents at Eatonia Oasis Living (EOL) recently picked up their paintbrushes for a special art session inspired by one of Saskatchewan’s most iconic blooms, the Prairie lily.

The class was led by local artist and Vancouver-based art student Rylan Cocks, whose grandmother lives at EOL. Cocks said the idea for the session came from a personal place.

RCMP responded to a range of calls for service in Wilkie between June 10 and 16, including a break and enter, a sexual assault investigation, and impaired driving charges.

Officers were called to Wilkie Memorial Park for a report of an individual sleeping in the area. Members spoke to the subject of the complaint, and no further action was required.

Police are investigating a reported break and enter at a residence. That investigation is ongoing.

Ottawa is giving no sign that it intends to amend existing legislation on medical assistance in dying — something a UN committee called for earlier this spring.

The federal minister responsible for disabilities spoke at a hearing of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities last week, about two months after the committee called on Canada to repeal the 2021 law that expanded eligibility for assisted dying to those whose deaths were not reasonably foreseeable.

Kindersley Fire Department responded to three separate vehicle incidents on Highway 7 within a 24-hour span, including two crashes Thursday that sent people to hospital.

At 6:42 a.m. Thursday, crews were dispatched to a serious rollover involving multiple vehicles approximately 1.5 miles east of Marengo. One vehicle had rolled, and injuries were reported. Firefighters assisted RCMP and EMS with traffic control and disabled electrical systems on the damaged vehicle. All units were cleared by 8:43 a.m.

Eaton Schools' shop class started the year with woodworking and building little projects, but quickly got bored or finished too early. So, their teacher, Clint Hayes, decided to try something new. 

This year's class is helping Clint with one of his trucks that has a story.  

 Kindersley Composite School honoured its top students this week, handing out dozens of academic, athletic and leadership awards as part of its annual awards ceremony.

Students in Grades 9 to 12 were recognized for their achievements during the 2024-25 school year, with awards presented across academics, arts, sports, and school spirit.

A pair of rail systems operating inside west-central Saskatchewan are receiving a chunk of change from the government.

Saskatchewan Highways Minister David Marit announced the below allocations of $1 million towards rail infrastructure investments in the province back on Tuesday, representing an 88 per cent ($470,000) raise from last year's budget, the local recipients in bold below.

It was announced on Wednesday that 457 grants worth a total of $6,526,313 were approved through the Community Initiatives Fund’s (CIF) February 1 and April 1 deadlines.

Numerous west-central Saskatchewan projects are on the list for the grants, that according to the CIF will support innovative local initiatives, build vibrant communities, and enrich the quality of life in the 156 communities that were approved.

Unity RCMP responded to a range of calls between June 10 and 16, including a sudden death, criminal harassment and a railway crossing malfunction.

Mounties conducted a well-being check during the week at the request of a concerned family friend. They also responded to a criminal harassment complaint, which remains under investigation.

Police issued a 72-hour roadside suspension following a traffic stop, and a separate complaint of disturbing the peace is also still being investigated.

The average Canadian family will save $280 on their taxes next year from the Liberal government's planned income tax cut, the parliamentary budget officer said in an analysis released on Wednesday.

But some seniors and single Canadians are expected to save less, prompting criticism from Conservatives who argue the tax cut doesn't go far enough.