On The Canadian Country Showcase October 12th & 13th 2024

This Thanksgiving long weekend on the Canadian Country Showcase, we're joined by Ontario duo Buck Twenty, featuring their new single 'Wreckin' This Truck,' and Manitoba recording artist Kendra Kay with her latest release, 'I'm Good.' We'll also discover some of their favourite things about Thanksgiving. Plus, we’ll take a look back at this week in 2022, featuring a #1 hit from Cole Swindell with a cool Canadian connection.

Tune in to the Canadian Country Showcase with host Courtney Fielder across the Golden West Country Format network—Saturdays at 12 p.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m

Multiple youth facing alternative measures after Elrose School break and enter

A group of youth from Elrose, Rosetown and B.C. are facing alternative measures after being charged in connection with a break and enter at the Elrose school,

The youth were charged with acts of mischief and break and enter. One youth is facing charges of statements inciting hatred. The incident is now being dealt with through restorative justice processes rather than a traditional court ruling.

Kerrobert’s new helipad ready for community walkthrough

Kerrobert is inviting the community to come out this Friday evening for a special walkthrough of the newly constructed helipad. The gates will be open from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM, offering residents a chance to see the new donor monument during the football games. Visitors are encouraged to stop by during halftime to take in the monument and support the Kerrobert Rebels football team. 

Rosetown/Kyle RCMP report for October 4-10, 2024

The Rosetown and Kyle RCMP responded to various calls throughout the week, including traffic complaints, a rail crossing repair, and investigations into harassment, mischief, and suspicious persons. Officers handled incidents like a deer collision on Highway 7, a break-and-enter at a Rosetown business, and a two-vehicle collision on Highway 44. A fire near Zealandia was confirmed to be a controlled burn. 

Here is the full report breakdown

U15 teams hit the ice this weekend

If you are looking for some hockey action, the U 15 AA boys and girls will hit the ice over the weekend.

The U 15 West Central Wheat Kings have had a tough start to their season but on Saturday they have a chance to turn their luck around when they face the visiting Saskatoon Generals. The puck drops at 2:30 in Kindersley’s Co-op Arena. 

AGI launches Conveyor for a Cause campaign

Ag Growth International has teamed up with the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) to raise funds for a cure for breast cancer.

Since its peak in 1986, the breast cancer death rate has been nearly cut in half. Today, the 5-year survival rate continues to improve. But there is still work to do! 

Ag Growth International’s (AGI) Canadian farm team has released a pink limited-edition UCX³ U-trough belt conveyor to raise funds to support breast cancer awareness.

Chatting with the leaders: Phil Zajac (Buffalo Party)

The campaign is in full swing for the 2024 Saskatchewan provincial election. We are reaching out to the leaders of the parties of the province and will be asking them the same set of questions.  

Phil Zajac is the leader of the Buffalo Party and will be running in the riding of Estevan-Big Muddy. We caught up with him Tuesday morning. 

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How does it feel to finally be on the official campaign trail after what seems to have been a summer of campaigning? 

Today is World Mental Health Day

Over the last few years, a real emphasis has been put on the importance of making your mental health a priority and removing the stigma around reaching out for help.

Farming is known to be one of the most dangerous occupations, it involves a lot of stress and factors unique to agriculture like the weather and markets both of which can have a major impact and are totally out of farmers' control.

Learning ways to recognize and release stress is key especially when trying to stay focused when working with large farm equipment or unpredictable livestock.