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The Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association annual district meetings begin next week and will continue through October.

CEO Grant McLellan says the meetings provide an opportunity for producers to come out and share their views on the organization and a variety of other issues ranging from the Saskatchewan Marshall Service to increasing the producer check-off.

Fourteen-year-old Ryder Bredy of Eatonia has been named Boxer of the Year at the Sandhills Boxing Club, a title that reflects his hard work, dedication, and passion for the sport. With four provincial championships under his belt, Ryder has been training with the club for six years, steadily building a reputation as one of the most promising young boxers in the region.

A tragic two-vehicle collision occurred on Highway 15 in the RM of Rudy, Saskatchewan, on September 19, 2024, around 10:15 a.m. Outlook RCMP responded to the scene along with local fire and EMS personnel.

The collision involved a truck and an SUV. A 69-year-old female passenger from Outlook, SK, was transported to the hospital but was later declared deceased. Her family has been notified. The adult male driver of the SUV sustained serious injuries and was also taken to the hospital, while a male youth passenger in the vehicle suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

In Saskatchewan, tornadoes in September are particularly rare, though not impossible. The province’s tornado season generally peaks in late June and July when the combination of warm surface temperatures and cooler upper-level air is most conducive to storm formation. As temperatures cool and the atmosphere stabilizes, the risk of tornadoes drops significantly.

Between September 13 and September 19, 2024, Rosetown and Kyle RCMP handled a variety of calls, including traffic violations, wellbeing checks, and suspicious activity reports.

Highlights include:

Some areas of Saskatchewan saw heavy rainfall this week. Environment and Climate Change Canada has released preliminary results as follows

Quebec Premier François Legault on Thursday urged the Bloc Québécois to help topple the federal Liberal government and trigger an election, saying Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues to disrespect the will of the province.

Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet responded moments later, rejecting that call and saying he serves Quebecers "according to my own judgment."

Health Minister Mark Holland urged a committee of senators Wednesday not to tweak the pharmacare bill he carefully negotiated with the NDP earlier this year.

The bill would underpin a potential national, single-payer pharmacare program and allow the health minister to negotiate with provinces and territories to cover some diabetes and contraceptive medications.

It was the result of weeks of political negotiations with the New Democrats, who early this year threatened to pull out of their supply-and-confidence deal with the Liberals unless they could agree on the wording.

The Government of Saskatchewan and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) have taken a significant step toward expanding apprenticeship training in the province. Both parties signed a letter of intent (LOI) that will see union-led training delivered by the IBEW, aimed at preparing workers for Saskatchewan’s growing construction and energy sectors.

On September 19, 2024, at approximately 10:15 a.m., Outlook RCMP received a report of a serious collision on Highway #15 in the RM of Rudy, SK. As this investigation is in its preliminary stages, we do not have additional details to share at this time.

The highway is currently closed and traffic is being re-routed in both directions for an undetermined amount of time. Motorists should expect delays in the area. Please slow down and follow the instructions of emergency personnel on the scene.

Update will happen when more information is available.