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A 17-year-old boy from Saskatchewan is dead following a single-vehicle crash east of the Morrin Bridge in southern Alberta.

RCMP say officers from the Three Hills detachment responded to a call about an abandoned rolled vehicle on Highway 27 around 12:45 p.m. Wednesday. When officers arrived, they located a lone male occupant who was declared dead at the scene.

No other vehicles or individuals were involved in the collision, which remains under investigation.

A former Swift Current resident who viciously murdered a 58-year-old Calgary woman has been sentenced to life in prison.

51-year-old Christopher Dunlop was found guilty of first-degree murder earlier this month for the 2023 death of Judy Maerz.

He's been convicted of stabbing Maerz 79 times, covering her in gasoline, and lighting her on fire.

Unity was the only local weather station included under the heat warning activated at 4:21 AM Friday, but the entire region is going to in the ring of fire as we enter the weekend. 

Environment Canada called the warning with daytime highs expected to reach 29, combined with lows near 14 over the next three days. Each weather station around the region is calling for highs of at least 30 degrees, the humidex making for temperatures feeling closer to 35.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have some breathing room atop of the CFL's West Division after the Calgary Stampeders 31-11 loss against the Ottawa Redblacks on Thursday night, now looking to extend their league best record to 7-1 on Saturday in Montreal to end Week 9.

Rosetown RCMP responded to a range of calls during the week of July 25 to 31, including a break and enter, multiple driving complaints, and assistance to stranded motorists.

Police were called to a rural property near Stranraer on the morning of July 27 following reports of a break-in. A zero-turn mower, side-by-side utility vehicle, and flat-deck trailer were stolen. Investigators are asking the public to come forward with any information related to the theft.

A debate is ongoing in Leader regarding a proposed urban hen pilot project.

With the Heritage Day long weekend approaching, Alberta RCMP is reminding drivers to prioritize safety on the roads.

Officials emphasize key precautions for motorists over the busy weekend:

• Don’t drive impaired: Alcohol and drugs reduce judgment and reaction time. Arrange a safe ride home.

• Avoid distractions: Beyond phones, activities like grooming, adjusting devices, or attending to passengers can be dangerous.

The move is part of the Canola Council of Canada's new strategic framework, 'Canola Forward: A Strategic Framework for 2025-2030.'

The news came in a press release announcing the new framework. Chris Davison, president & CEO, says the framework is focused on priorities identified by the Canadian canola industry and is aligned to help the industry seize emerging opportunities while navigating changing industry and trade dynamics.

We are officially at the end of the month of July, which means we are back to draw another winner for this month's Trip of the Month!

The theme for July was "Nature's Beauty! Canmore or Banff."

And this month's lucky winner is... Michael and Catherine Close!

August's theme is "Cruising Along! Caribbean or Alaska," listen to the Country 104.9 morning show at the end of the month for the draw!

Seven of the provinces top senior baseball teams are in Saskatoon this weekend for Baseball Sask AA Tier 1 provincials.

Coming off hosting and winning Tier 2 provincials last year, the Unity Cardinals were excited to announce earlier this summer that they were once again moving up a level in competition, this time to the highest degree.

The Cardinals will face the Marysburg Royals at 10:30 AM on Friday in the tournament's first game. The Cards will get a long rest after the opener with their second game not until Saturday at 3:30 against the Regina Trappers.