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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.

Team Canada, skipped by Shaun Meachem of the Swift Current Curling Club, picked up two more wins at the World Mixed Curling Championship in Aberdeen, Scotland on Wednesday.

Meachem, Kelly Schafer and Chris and Teejay Haichert opened the day with a 10-2 victory over Czechia, scoring eight unanswered points over the last three ends. Team Canada then kept their unbeaten run alive with a 15-1 win over the Philippines in the evening draw.

Mia Tough, from Turtleford, Saskatchewan, continues to make waves as captain of the Western Prairie Jr. Klippers in the Saskatchewan Junior Female Hockey League (SJFHL). As one of the league's inaugural players, Mia has been with the team since the league’s launch last year, and she’s now leading her team in what’s shaping up to be a promising season.

Ducks Unlimited Kindersley has announced the postponement of its highly anticipated 41st annual fundraising banquet, originally scheduled for October 19 at the Elks Hall. The event, themed "Starry Nights", was set to be a highlight of the community's fall calendar, bringing together supporters of wildlife conservation for an evening of entertainment, fine dining, and fundraising.

The annual Rosetown Harvest Festival was a resounding success, drawing large crowds and showcasing a packed schedule of activities and events for all ages. Organizers were thrilled with the turnout, noting that nearly every event enjoyed enthusiastic participation and engagement from the community.

“We had a really great turnout this year all around,” said one of the organizers. “Most events were busy, and it was wonderful to see everyone coming out to enjoy the festival.”

SaskEnergy is alerting customers to a new email scam that asks recipients to update their account information online. The company is urging customers to be cautious and avoid clicking on any suspicious links.

To ensure the security of your account, SaskEnergy recommends accessing your account directly through the official SaskEnergy app or by visiting their website at saskenergy.com.

Cheyenne takes care of everything behind the scenes, giving us an idea of what it takes to keep the team ice-worthy. 

The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is urging chiefs to vote in favour of a landmark child welfare deal with Ottawa, saying she doesn't think a better agreement would be possible under a different federal government.

Some chiefs are campaigning to vote down the $47.8-billion child welfare reform agreement at an assembly in Calgary this week.

Unity, Macklin Wilke RCMP responded to various calls the week of October 8-14.

Unity: RCMP investigated a variety of incidents, including a stolen vehicle and break-in at Suffern Lake, a trespassing complaint, a vehicle collision, and a 35-year-old man charged with assault. Officers also issued a 60-day roadside suspension and responded to several false alarms.

Great Plains College has announced that applications are now open for its new Practical Nursing program at the Kindersley campus, with the first intake of students set to begin in the fall of 2025. This full-time, two-year diploma program aims to address the growing need for healthcare professionals in the region.