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According to a press release issued by the City of Weyburn today, members of the Weyburn Fire Department are stepping up to answer the call to help battle the wildfires threatening northern Saskatchewan communities.

A team of three members from the Weyburn Fire Department (WFD), along with a wildland utility truck and supporting equipment, deployed to the Beauval area early Friday morning. Their assistance was requested by the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) as part of the province’s coordinated wildfire response.

The Winnipeg Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing 57-year-old, Joseph Colomb.

Colomb was last seen in the area of Fort Street and St. Mary Avenue at approximately 10:15 a.m. on Friday, July 4.

Colomb is described as 5’11” in height, heavy build, with straight black hair and brown eyes, wearing black framed glasses. Colomb was last seen wearing a blue sweater, a plaid shirt, a red t-shirt, grey sweatpants, a black baseball cap and using a two-wheeled blue and red walker.

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) provided an update on the wildfire situation in northern Saskatchewan on Friday. 

There are 64 active wildfires in the province as of 11:00 am, Friday July 4, of those active fires, eight are categorized as contained, 20 are not contained, 25 are ongoing assessment and 11 are listed as protecting values.   

Thousands of visitors are thronging downtown for Sidewalk Days, where favourites like Deja Vu Cafe's Duel Zone and the children's bouncy houses are back — and so are the mini doughnuts, cotton candy, axe throwing, and local vendors of every variety stretching from Manitoba to Ross.

Sidewalk Days 2025 is well underway in Moose Jaw, drawing both locals and plenty of people from away to our downtown for the city's biggest summer festival. The festival closes at 8 p.m. Friday, re-opening Saturday at 10 a.m., and wrapping up completely at 5 p.m.

The Saskatchewan NDP are calling on the Saskatchewan Government for an immediate investigation and plan with regards to increasing closures involving the Watrous Hospital.  

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has lifted the water quality advisory for the Tim Horton Children’s Ranch swim pond, effective immediately.

Lacombe Days is coming up next weekend, and we spoke with festival coordinator Jess Zylstra about what visitors can expect at this year’s celebration.

Can you describe Lacombe Days to someone who has never been?

Lacombe Days is a three-day festival held right here in Lacombe. It has that great small-town vibe to it, with about 50 free or low-cost events. Some are organized by our board, and others are put on by community groups, businesses, and organizations.

The City of Chestermere is encouraging residents to get active and connect with their community. 

In partnership with Harmony Health and Fitness, the city is hosting a wellness day at John Peake Memorial Park on Saturday (July 5) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The event will focus on mental health, physical well-being, community connection, and outdoor fun. 

Activities will include outdoor fitness sessions for all ages and abilities, a market featuring 27 vendors, food trucks, and access to mental health resources. 

The Zegil Automotive and Transmission and Pure Country Meats' fifth annual car show returns to Strathmore this weekend.

On Saturday (July 5), there will be a ton of activities and attractions for the event at the Strathmore Ag Grounds. The highlight of the event is the vintage cars and community BBQ, which raises funds for Rescued Paws at Alpine View.

A new discovery space is now open at The Forks for visitors and locals to explore Indigenous tourism.

Explore Indigenous, launched by Indigenous Tourism Manitoba (ITM) and The Forks North Portage Partnership, officially opened today as the new home for Turtle Tours and ITM’s Discovery Centre.