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The list of athletes competing at SHSAA Track and Field provincials in Moose Jaw this weekend will be finalized Wednesday afternoon with district meets now complete around the province.

Schools in the region are part of two different athletic associations, the West Central Athletics Association (Sun West School Division students) who held their district championships last weekend in Saskatoon, and the Battle West Athletics (Living Sky School Division students) who held their district meet earlier in the week in North Battleford.

The Kindersley Jr. Klippers will look a little different behind the bench next season.

Head coach and GM Clayton Jardine will be surrounded by some new help, with the news that both assistant coach Tyler Traptow and trainer/equipment manager Cheyenne Epp are moving on.

"We are a developmental league; it's just like players, we move them on, we move trainers on, we move assistant coaches on, we move everyone on. It's about restocking the cupboards and doing it again."

The first week of June has unearthed a special opportunity to focus on Saskatchewan's mining sector.

The Government of Saskatchewan proclaimed June 1-7 as Saskatchewan Mining Week, a chance to recognize the important industry and the people in it who have helped towards the significant impact mining has had on the provincial economy.  The 2025 theme is 'Talent, Technology and Trade: Opportunities for Saskatchewan's Mining Sector', a slogan the government release says reflects optimism for the future of mining in Saskatchewan.

A man has been sentenced to probation and more than $1,000 in fines after pleading guilty to vehicle theft and possession of stolen property.

Jeffery Proteau pleaded guilty to one count of motor vehicle theft and one count of possession of property obtained by crime. He received a one-year probation order and was fined a total of $1,020.

The charges stem from an incident in October 2024, when Proteau was seen on a rural property taking a Ford F-350 truck and leaving behind a Jeep. The Jeep was later confirmed to have been reported stolen out of Kerrobert.

As summer approaches in Saskatchewan, SGI is encouraging drivers to slow down and stay alert as more people take to the roads for seasonal getaways.

The June Traffic Safety Spotlight is focusing on two major causes of collisions in the province: distracted driving and speeding.

“The roads are busy this time of year. People will be out enjoying everything summer in Saskatchewan has to offer,” said JP Cullen, Chief Operating Officer of the Auto Fund. “Let’s practice our best driving habits and make sure everyone has the chance to make happy memories this season.”

With summer in full swing, some lucky individuals are going to get a little help planning their vacation plans. May’s theme was West Coast fun! Vancouver, BC and Tena Boychuk can start packing their bags and start thinking about that tan. Watch the video below for the announcement

Next month, the theme is California dreaming! San Francisco or Los Angeles 

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will take "some time" on its response to increased U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum.

Tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum to the United States increased to 50 per cent on Wednesday after President Donald Trump followed through on his vow to double the duties.

On his way into the weekly Liberal caucus meeting in Ottawa today, Carney said Canada is in "intensive" discussions with the U.S. on trade.

The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady at 2.75 per cent Wednesday as policymakers keep waiting for more clarity on how tariffs will impact the economy.

“Uncertainty remains high,” Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem said in prepared remarks after the release of the rate decision.

“At this decision, there was a clear consensus to hold policy unchanged as we gain more information.”

Economists and financial markets widely expected the second consecutive hold.

Contract negotiations between Unifor and VIA Rail have broken down, paving the way for a potential nationwide disruption to passenger rail service later this month.

In a statement released Monday, Unifor National President Lana Payne said the union had entered talks in good faith but left the table frustrated.