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The RCMP is introducing a drone corridor along part of the Canada-U.S. border in an effort to boost security.

Drones are to patrol the border in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba in what the RCMP says is a trial.

The force says the corridor has been established with help from Transport Canada and drone patrols will target illegal activity including smuggling and drug trafficking.

It says the corridor extends from the ground to 500 feet in the air and one nautical mile north of the border, or just under two kilometres.

Scott Wyman Obituary

1995 ~ 2025 (age 29)

It is with deep sorrow and broken hearts that the family of Scott Nicholas Wyman announces his sudden passing in Kelowna BC, on Saturday morning, July 12, 2025. 

Born September 22, 1995, Scott was a lively boy who enjoyed his friends greatly and was always looking to build something. He loved camping and he loved the university engineering camp for kids. He moved to Kelowna in the fall of 2016 and found a wonderful basement apartment with Bill and Elaine and lived there till his passing.

The Town of Kindersley is alerting residents following recent reports of coyote sightings along the Kindersley Community Walking Trail at the Motherwell Resevior.

Coyotes are common throughout North America, frequently found in urban areas as well as open natural spaces such as parks and greenbelts. While sightings in residential neighborhoods can be concerning, experts say it is important to respect these animals and avoid disturbing their natural habitat.

It’s a question as old as time itself: Which is better Star Wars or Star Trek?

Although they’re two sides of the same coin, there are definitely people who see one as far superior to the other.

Below are a few pros and cons to consider when making your choice:

Star Wars — Pros

• High action, fantastical concepts

• Pod racing (think NASCAR with no rules)

• Jedi (laser swords and telekinetic powers)

Cons

Due to a power outage at the river pump station in Kindersley over the weekend, water was briefly drawn from the CN reservoir.

Residents may notice discoloured water or an “earthy” smell.

Officials confirm the water remains safe for drinking and continues to meet all parameters set by the Water Security Agency.

The situation is being monitored, and normal supply is expected to resume shortly.

Just a few weeks removed from their run to the finals in the Fertile Valley Baseball League, the Rosetown Angels put on a show at Baseball Sask Tier 4 provincials in Hanley this past weekend, but fell one win short of taking home the title.

The Angels arrived in Hanley for the first game of the tournament on Friday morning at 9:00 AM, and came out of the gates hot with a 20-3 win against the host Hanley White Sox. Their next game wasn't until Saturday at 2:00 PM against the Pasquia Angels, Rosetown earning a 6-5 win against their fellow Halo's, a team they would see again. 

The Kindersley Surge Swim Club recently concluded its 2025 competitive season with several swimmers advancing through key competitions, reflecting a year of progress and community spirit.

Tammy Sorenson, co-president of the board, and Krista Giefer, head coach, shared insights on the season’s highlights, challenges, and plans for next year.

Livestock farms often need to use their land carefully in order to get the best results for their animals, which is why the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment is sharing some tips on good grazing practices. Trevor Lennox, a Range Management Extension Specialist, talks about one of the biggest potential mistakes a farm operation can make: overgrazing.

Kyle RCMP responded to several incidents during the week of August 1–7, including a break and enter in the RM of Mountain View and an assault in the town of Kyle.

On August 3, RCMP were called to a residence in Kyle after receiving a report of an assault. Charges were laid in connection with the incident. That same day, police received a complaint of youth operating golf carts in the Clearwater Lake area.

SaskPower shared more information on Monday morning following a weekend plagued with outages around the region.

Spokesperson Joel Cherry says significant weather was the main factor, confirming that the conditions took out part of a transmission line (photo above).

"It was a stormy weekend, and that can quite often lead to outages," said Cherry, adding that around 1/3 of the provinces outages are caused by weather.