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Another great year of individual results and accomplishments have come and gone with the 2025 SHSAA Track and Field season now complete after provincials this past weekend.

(Follow town links for individual results)

While it was a quiet weekend for Biggar RCMP members, the days preceding certainly kept members busy.

Opening the detachment's June 9 report were reports of underaged drinking after a teen showed up from a house party under the influence of alcohol. Upon the news police sent members for sobriety checks, finding no troubles, with all drivers showing up compliant to the zero-tolerance rules for people under 21.

DINSMORE, Sask. – A colourful message of encouragement is now taking flight in the Dinsmore Composite School library, thanks to a creative project by a group of young students.

Throughout the school year, Mrs. Ward’s Grade 3, 4 and 5 class at Dinsmore Composite School dedicated their library periods to a meaningful art project. The result? A spectacular pair of wings made from 192 individually coloured and cut-out paper feathers, now proudly displayed on the library bulletin board.

Eatonia Heritage Park will host Valve Cover Racing during their Show & Shine on June 21st from 10 AM to 4 PM. This new event will feature small cars that are made from the valve covers of real cars, with 4 wheels racing down an inclined track. Racers are encouraged to build their cars, however, a limited number of pre-built cars will be supplied at the event. 

KINDERSLEY, Sask. — Firefighters, RCMP and EMS are responding to a structure fire at the Centennial Motel in Kindersley shortly before 10 a.m. Tuesday.

Smoke was seen coming from the west end of the building as crews arrived. The motel was safely evacuated, and no injuries have been reported.

The cause of the fire remains unknown, as well as the extent of the damage.

Update to be provided as more information becomes available. 

The Town of Biggar was a busy place this past weekend.

Taking place alongside a toe-tapping good time in the community was a slo-pitch tournament, and Sunday mini-marathon from the local elementary school, and the local RCMP were happy to report the day went off without a hitch. 

"Saturday was busy with lots of traffic in town for the old-time polka dance, while others braved the winds for a ball tournament. It appeared everyone enjoyed their visit to Biggar with no police related issues to report."

Since the mid-’90s, west-central Saskatchewan oilman Clarence Rye has been closely tuned in to what’s pumping in the patch

Using data from the Government of Saskatchewan, Rye digs into the local drilling numbers, so you don't have to.

A quick whiff outside on Tuesday morning can confirm that smoky conditions have rolled back into the West Central region.

Multiple alerts via Environment and Climate Change Canada this morning are sharing a high priority air quality warning for a large part of the region. Widespread smoke is expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility according to the weather service, creating hazardous conditions for everyone regardless of age.

The Saskatchewan Day of Caring Radiothon, raising funds for the Canadian Red Cross, is coming up on Thursday.

In Manitoba, their Day of Caring event just finished and raised an incredible $419,000+, that amount including the donations matched by both the Federal and Provincial governments. Now this week it's Saskatchewan's turn to raise funds & awareness to support families displaced by provincial wildfires, the money once again being government matched in support of Red Cross and the 2025 Saskatchewan Wildfires Appeal.

LEADER, SK — River Ridge Golf Club is teeing off on a new chapter.

The scenic course located between Eatonia and Leader has announced plans to construct a brand-new clubhouse, with demolition of the existing mobile-home facility set for Sept. 1. Groundbreaking on the new build will follow immediately after.

The project comes with a $400,000 price tag, with financing already secured through Sandhills Credit Union in Leader. However, club officials say support from the wider community will be essential to help bring the vision to life.