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A fertilizer spill near Balgonie temporarily shut down the eastbound lanes of Highway 46 on Saturday, according to White Butte RCMP. Authorities responded to the spill, which occurred at the Highway 1 overpass, and reported that no fire or injuries were associated with the incident. However, the spilled fertilizer was classified as hazardous material, prompting warnings for those in the immediate area to exercise caution.

The Town of Eston is preparing for its 2024 Municipal Election, with local residents set to vote on November 13th to decide their next mayor and councillors.

The mayoral race will see Barb Derbawka and Darcy Morrice vying for the position

A competitive race for six councillor seats includes candidates

Canada's emergency preparedness minister says the passengers of an Air India flight that landed in Iqaluit due to a bomb threat remain stuck there, and he has approved a request for the military to help them.

Harjit Sajjan posted on X late Tuesday that the airline "hasn't found a solution" after the plane landed in Nunavut's capital with 211 passengers on board earlier in the day and that they are "stranded."

September was a record month for CN when it comes to grain movement in Western Canada.

CN's Vice President of Grain David Przednowek is pleased with the numbers considering they are still working out some of the kinks from the Grain Workers Strike at the Port of Vancouver.

Efforts to build a new all-wheel park and recreation area in Kindersley are well underway, with significant community support and fundraising progress. Organizers have raised $350,000 in the past three weeks, moving closer to their $1.2 million goal. The planned outdoor facility will feature a concrete skate park, green space for families, and lights for the dog park.

Team Semeniuk, a newly formed curling team from North Battleford, has made an impressive debut on the U18 CurlSask Junior Tour by going undefeated in their first spiel. Competing at the U18 Sask Cup in Martensville, the team finished with a perfect 5-0 record, securing the tournament win.

The Kindersley Fire Department is proud to announce that firefighter Wayne Bleile has been awarded the Saskatchewan Protective Services Medal, recognizing his remarkable 25 years of service in protecting the community. The medal was presented to Bleile in September, celebrating his dedication and contributions to the Kindersley Fire and Rescue team.

The chances of a half-percentage point interest rate cut by the Bank of Canada became more likely Tuesday after Statistics Canada reported annual inflation fell to 1.6 per cent in September.

Economist Tu Nguyen of accounting and consultancy firm RSM Canada said she had expected the inflation rate to remain close to the central bank's two per cent target, where it was in August, for a few more months.

"This is one of the instances where I'm happy to be wrong," she said.

Patricia Byrnes Obituary

1941 ~ 2024 (age 83)

Patricia "Pat" Byrnes passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, October 8th, 2024 at the age of 83 years.

Beloved wife of Glenn Byrnes, loving mother Carrie (Rob) Doell, and Melanie (Rob) Lobdell, cherished grandmother of Cassie (Matt) Kupka, Ryan (Tracey) Wallace, Paige (Alex) Martin, and Brooke (Tom Specht) Lobdell, and cherished great-grandmother of Elliott Martin.

Canada's decision to expel New Delhi's top envoy and five other diplomats is front-page news in India, as an analyst wonders how other countries will respond.

On Monday, the RCMP warned the public about a rash of crimes including murder, extortion and coercion that the force links to Indian government agents.

The RCMP and other Canadian officials presented evidence to India earlier this past weekend, but they say New Delhi refused to co-operate in police investigations.