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On September 25, 2024, Kindersley conservation officers were alerted to a bow hunter unlawfully using an ATV in the Hearts Hill Community Pasture, located west of Major, Saskatchewan. At the time, the risk of fire in the area was extreme, and cattle were present nearby, raising serious concerns about safety.

The hunter is described as a Caucasian male with brown hair. He was seen riding a red ATV equipped with a snorkel kit, large aftermarket tires, and a rear poly box.

The 2024 Kindersley Terry Fox Run was a huge success, bringing the community together to honour Terry’s legacy and raise vital funds for cancer research. This year’s event raised $1,540, contributing to Terry Fox’s mission to find a cure for cancer, 44 years after his iconic Marathon of Hope first inspired a global movement.

“We are proud to have our community come together to keep Terry’s message alive,” organizers said, reflecting on the event’s continued impact.

The Rosetown Cross Country Meet was a resounding success, with over 200 runners from 19 different schools competing at the Rosetown Golf Club yesterday. The event, held under sunny skies and high temperatures, brought out the best in athletes from across the region, who pushed through the heat to finish strong.

Biggar RCMP  responded to a collision involving a semi-truck and a train on Range Road 3134, about 1 kilometre south of Highway 14, just east of Biggar on Thursday night around 7:15 p.m.

The collision has resulted in both northbound and southbound lanes being blocked. Emergency services, including EMS and fire crews, were on the scene. Motorists were being asked to avoid the area while the investigation is underway.

The RCMP will provide updates as more information becomes available.

A coalition of disability rights organizations has launched a Charter challenge against a part of Canada's law on medical assistance in dying, calling it an "abandonment” of people with disabilities. 

The group announced Thursday that it had filed a notice of application to challenge what's known as track two of the MAID law, which it argues has resulted in premature deaths.  

West Central Saskatchewan experienced unseasonably warm temperatures on Wednesday, breaking multiple daily heat records as fall ushered in summer-like conditions. According to Environment Canada, several regions saw their highest temperatures ever recorded on September 25.

In the Rosetown area, a new maximum temperature of 34.0°C was set, surpassing the previous record of 33.8°C set in 2001. Weather data in the region has been recorded since 1913.

An early morning fire has devastated the town of Biggar, Saskatchewan, with the iconic Snow White Restaurant completely consumed by flames. The blaze broke out around 4:30 a.m. September 25th, and while the Biggar Fire Department worked tirelessly to control the aftermath, Snow White was declared a total loss.

Thankfully, no injuries were reported, though unconfirmed reports suggest that a nearby grocery store may have also sustained damage.

Saskatchewan's Highway Hotline has rolled out updated terminology for describing winter driving conditions, aiming to provide clearer, more consistent messaging to drivers. These changes will help motorists make better-informed decisions when planning winter travel, while also aligning Saskatchewan’s terminology with neighbouring provinces, making it easier for travellers driving across western Canada.

Do you have low spots in your field where excess water drowns your crops or do you struggle with managing salinity? Fall dormant seeding of perennial forages may offer a solution to help manage these areas.

An NDP MP has introduced a bill that would criminalize residential school denialism, saying it would help stop harm caused toward survivors, their families and communities.

If the bill is passed, people could be charged under the Criminal Code for promoting hatred against Indigenous Peoples by condoning, justifying or downplaying the historical and lasting impact of residential schools.