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As summer trails in Saskatchewan remain popular for all-terrain vehicle (ATV) enthusiasts, the Saskatchewan All-Terrain Vehicle Association (SATVA) is warning riders to avoid operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

“Operating an ATV while impaired is not only dangerous, it’s illegal,” said John Meed, SATVA’s executive director. “Just like driving a car, impaired riding affects your coordination, judgment, and reaction time, putting everyone at risk.”

Helen Crosson Obituary

1924 ~ 2025 (age 100)

Stewart Seversen Obituary

1950 ~ 2025 (age 75)

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Stewart "Stew" Seversen announce his passing Friday, August 1st, 2025 at the age of 75 years.

Stew will be mourned and lovingly remembered by his beloved wife, Eleanor Seversen (nee Park) along with his children: Larry (Dixie), Mark (Tina), and Lori as well as his precious grandchildren: Rowen, Drake, Ryker, Hayden, Bennett, Danika, Myah, Alex and Andrew.  He will also be remembered by his extended family and friends.

West Central native Kolby Johnson will be returning to the North American pro hockey ranks next season. After playing 34 games with the ECHL's Worcester Railers last season, the team announced at the end of July that Johnson had re-signed with them for the 2025-26 season

A Saskatchewan teen killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash in southern Alberta is being remembered as a kind-hearted and adventurous soul just days away from a major milestone.

RCMP have confirmed that a 17-year-old male was found dead at the scene of a rollover along Highway 27, just east of the Morrin Bridge near Drumheller, on Wednesday afternoon. Police say they received a report of an abandoned vehicle around 12:45 p.m., and upon arrival, discovered a sedan with a lone male occupant.

Dry conditions were the main story of the West Central Saskatchewan crop report for July 22-28. The conditions allowed haying to progress nicely, while cool weather during the week helped flowering crops, just in time for rain to start August that will aid with crop yields, aid hay land growth, and improve pastureland. 

The lack of moisture hasn't affected crop conditions, however, actually going up in quality from the last report. Most crops are rated from fair to good, with a good chunk of crops jumping to the excellent range. 

SaskEnergy will be conducting controlled natural gas flaring near the village of Landis this week as part of routine maintenance on its pipeline system.

The flaring will take place at a block valve site roughly two kilometres north of Landis, within the Rural Municipality of Reford. Intermittent flaring is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 6, between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., and again Thursday, Aug. 7, from 11 a.m. to noon, pending any changes in operational requirements.

The federal government is setting up a safety net of loans, product-development grants and market diversification plans for Canada’s softwood lumber industry in an effort to shield it from the worst of American duties and fees.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the plan Tuesday, promising $700 million in loan guarantees to address what he called "immediate pressures" and $500 million for long-term supports to help companies diversify export markets and develop their products. 

Carney also promised that future projects will "prioritize" Canadian lumber. 

The Royal Saskatchewan Museum (RSM) and the T. rex Discovery Centre (TRDC) are gearing up to celebrate one of the province’s most famous residents, Scotty the T. rex, on Saturday, August 16.

The annual event, dubbed Scotty’s Unearthed Day, marks the anniversary of the 1991 discovery of the world’s largest Tyrannosaurus rex near Eastend, Sask., by high school principal Robert Gebhardt.

From January 1 to July 15, 2025, the Saskatchewan RCMP reported 13 homicide files involving 13 victims, a notable decline from the 23 homicides reported in the same period last year, according to data released Friday. Of the 13 homicides this year, nine cases have been solved while four remain under investigation.