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The province has been following along with a high-profile court case out of Rosetown entering its fourth week of trial today.

It's following the accused, Mohammad Masum and Sohel Haider, who were arrested in June 2023 and charged with human trafficking, while Masum faces additional charges of sexual assault. The victim, a woman whose name is unavailable under a publication ban, claims she was sexually assaulted and forced into grueling work conditions while employed at various small-town Saskatchewan restaurants.

Something every ten-year-old asks at least once—or figures out on their own—is the connection between speed and color.

For some, it's yellow: the color of light, and light is the fastest thing there is.

Others say red is the fastest color—just look at Lightning McQueen.

So, what do you think? Which color makes cars the fastest? Or maybe it's the stickers on the back window that add a few extra horsepower?

Let us know in this week’s poll!

Sunday marked the latest Canadian Junior Football League signing day, and a few west-central Saskatchewan natives are confirmed to be heading to the next level. 

Plenty's Liam McGrath signed on with the Calgary Colts back on May 20. The rest of the news came through CJFL signing day announcements as Elrose native and Rosetown Royals player Micheal Bouclin, and Kenaston's Matthew Zdunich both committed to the Regina Thunder.

Jean Minchin Obituary

1934 ~ 2025 (age 90)

October 5, 1934 - May 27, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Jean Minchin announce her passing on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at the age of 90 years.

Saskatoon is the meeting site for Monday's "first ministers" gathering between Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Canada's premiers. 

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe shared a post to social media late Sunday welcoming the visiting leaders into the prairie province, saying that Monday's discussions will be surrounding policies that can enact change and help move the province and country forward together.

The Kindersley Indoor Rodeo was a fan favourite once again this past Thursday, Friday, and Saturday with its 32nd annual edition. Nightly performances brought action and fun to the arena, before all the fun concluded with the rodeo dance Saturday night.

Belt buckles were handed out for riding, roping, and wrestling. There were cowboys, cowgirls, and their animal athletes; but there was no rodeo clown, however, according to co-president Steve Macintyre.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders are now focused on the regular season after a 27-20 loss to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Friday at Mosaic Stadium.

ROSETOWN, Sask. — Rosetown residents will have the chance to share ideas and concerns with local leaders in a casual setting during an upcoming “Coffee with Council” session, set for Tuesday, June 3, at the Elks Hall.

The informal gathering will run from 7 to 8 p.m. and is intended to improve communication between the public and municipal leaders, said Mayor Trevor Hay.

Rosetown RCMP responded to a range of calls last week, from a stolen electric lawn mower to a break and enter.

On May 22 at 11:23 a.m., RCMP received a report of property damage in the RM of Monet. The investigation remains ongoing.

The following day, at 1:21 p.m., a complaint was made regarding a stolen electric lawn mower in Rosetown. Due to insufficient evidence, police were unable to proceed with an investigation.

MACKLIN, Sask. — A 33-year-old Macklin man is facing multiple charges after police allegedly found drugs and prohibited items during a traffic stop last week.

Between May 20 and 26, Macklin RCMP charged the man with possession of methamphetamine and cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. He also faces charges of possessing a weapon contrary to a court order and possessing a prohibited device.