WestCentral

Many people around Moose Jaw have had their heads in the stars over the last week and will for another handful of days with Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas passing by Earth.

Found in 2023 by astronomers, Tsuchinshan-Atlas has been making its way towards Earth for tens of thousands of years. On September 27, it wrapped around the sun and now is making its way out of the solar system while passing by Earth.

CPKC had another strong week of grain delivery during Week 10 of the 2024-25 crop year, moving nearly 623,500 tonnes of Canadian grain and grain products October 6th through 12th.

Team Canada, represented by Shaun Meachem, Kelly Schafer and Chris and Teejay Haichert from the Swift Current Curling Club, saw their quest for gold at the World Mixed Curling Championship come to a heartbreaking end after an upset loss to the Netherlands in the round of 16 this morning in Aberdeen, Scotland.

First Nations chiefs have voted to reject a landmark $47.8-billion child welfare reform deal, reached in July with the Canadian government. 

At a special chiefs assembly in Calgary hosted by the Assembly of First Nations, 267 out of 414 chiefs voted against a resolution in support of the deal after a lengthy debate that at points was emotionally charged as they argued either for or against it.

The Wilkie & District Museum enjoyed immense success this year, which accumulated into putting tin onto the Wilkie Press Building.

The ball really got rolling in July with the Museum holding a Canada Day event that included pancake breakfast, BBQ supper and entertainment by Dan Wilgenbusch and friends Colin & Eddy, along with Wilfred & Joan Rice.

Just two weeks later, the Museum held a car show on the museum grounds, with a big crowd coming to see all the wonderful vehicles that rolled into town for the event.

Get ready for a good laugh and some great food as Rosetown Kinsmen Club hosts comedians Dave Nystrom and Dodlands own Cory Mack. 

The money raised will be going toward the new all-inclusive playground’s phase 2 which includes installing a covered picnic area, some additional equipment and some sidewalks and park benches. 

The Town of Kyle has put out a second call for nominations to fill two vacant council positions including the mayoral spot.

Five of the seven chairs for council have been filled with three returning councillors and two new councillors all being elected by acclamation.

Amber Dashney, the CAO for the Town of Kyle, said this round of nominations will be open until October 23 at 4 p.m.

Stanley James Solberg, a trailblazer in Saskatchewan’s radio industry and a beloved figure in Rosetown, passed away at the age of 95. Solberg, whose voice once resonated across the prairies, was a significant figure in Saskatchewan's broadcasting history and a well-known community leader. Just last year, he was awarded the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal for his dedication to his community, including his contributions to Rosetown's radio scene.

An Amber Alert that had been issued early this evening by Waskesiu RCMP has been cancelled.

The Waskesiu/Montreal Lake RCMP received a report at around 2 p.m. that a five-day-old baby had been taken from a residence on Montreal Cree Nation. RCMP officers responded and the investigation determined that the baby had been taken by the father.

A subsequent investigation led to an Amber Alert being issued at 5:08 p.m. The RCMP noted that the alert stated the baby was taken from the health clinic. The information was gathered during the initial response and was incorrect.

The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) is going to be reaching into its surplus for the first time in a while in order to cover its cost.

That comes as grain volumes are falling for Canada, and the commission needs more funds to keep up with their costs.

That's why they're dipping into their surplus, with Head Commissioner David Hunt explaining that came from their most recent financial review.