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A mix of storm ingredients could bring severe thunderstorms to parts of Saskatchewan later today, with the greatest risk stretching along the Saskatchewan-Manitoba border.

Environment Canada says the most concerning area is from Yorkton south to Moosomin, extending east into Manitoba. Forecasters say storms in this region could bring very large hail, damaging winds and, in rare cases, even a tornado during the evening hours.

Three people are facing multiple charges after RCMP recovered a stolen truck near Whitecap earlier this month.

On Aug. 10, around 4 p.m., Outlook RCMP received a report of a stolen truck travelling on Highway 219 in the Rural Municipality of Rudy. Police later determined the truck had been recently stolen in Saskatoon.

Officers found the vehicle stuck in a field in a rural area south of Whitecap. Investigators say those inside had fled on foot.

Several cases were heard at Kindersley provincial court this week, resulting in guilty pleas, fines and adjournments.

Tanner Anderson pleaded guilty to impaired driving in connection with a February 2025 incident. RCMP found Anderson’s vehicle in a ditch off Highway 7 and recorded his blood-alcohol level at 0.150. He was fined $1,950 and handed a one-year driving prohibition.

In a separate matter, Linder entered a guilty plea to a charge of uttering threats to cause bodily harm involving two individuals. His sentencing has been adjourned until Sept. 9.

Darlene Shatkowski Obituary

1960 ~ 2025 (age 65)

With great sadness, the family of Darlene Lynn Shatkowski announce her passing on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at the age of 65 years.

Beloved mother of Dixie Wentworth and her children, Alexandria & Wyatt; Hoyt (Janice) Colven; and Vincent (Alyssa) Colven and their children Hadley & Maxton; sister of Donna, Debbie & Darren as well as niece, aunt, cousin, & Friend.

After a rainy Tuesday postponed two of their games, Saskatchewan men's softball team is in for a busy opening day of competition at the Canada Summer Games in St. Johns, Newfoundland on Wednesday.

The team, featuring Delisle's Jordan Durham on the roster, takes the diamond this morning against Alberta for their regularly scheduled game. In the afternoon they will face Quebec, before playing their first rescheduled game against Manitoba.

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A two-wheeled problem has come to light for the Biggar RCMP.

While speeds over the posted limit can be a common theme of the area report, the detachment's latest bout with the dangerous driving practice had more to do with the location as shared by Cst. Chad Mehl. 

"... A complaint of motorbikes speeding excessively in the back alley and driving along the walking paths behind Wright Crescent on the north side of Biggar."

Unity RCMP dealt with a range of incidents between Aug. 12 and Aug. 18, including reports of vehicle damage, theft, and trespassing.

Police attended a complaint of a vehicle being damaged, which remains under investigation, and responded to a reported theft, although there was insufficient evidence to proceed. RCMP also handled two complaints of trespassing in rural areas; one subject was located after running out of fuel and was assisted by a local resident.

Emergency responders from Macklin, Saskatchewan, will take their fundraising efforts to new heights next month in support of sick children.

Jump for Charity 2025 is set for Sept. 6 at the Moose Jaw Municipal Airport, where eight participants will make tandem skydives from 7,500 feet with professional instructors from Skydive South Sask.

The event is raising money for Teddy Bears Anonymous, a volunteer-run Saskatchewan charity that provides sterile, factory-sealed teddy bears to children in hospitals and EMS services across the province.