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Katie Cares has awarded the 4th annual Kaitlyn Marie Reimer Scholarship to Cheyenne Thiessen, a Garden Valley Collegiate graduate pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in Creative Writing at Brandon University. 

Cheyenne received the $2,000 scholarship in recognition of her hard work, dedication, and commitment to making a difference. 

Manitoba’s measles case numbers continue to rise, reaching 116 confirmed and eight probable as of June 28, 2025. Most cases involve unvaccinated or under-vaccinated children exposed within their communities.

Monthly case breakdown shows surge in May

The Southeast Equity Coalition (SEEC) set up a small booth during Steinbach’s “Summer in the City” street festival in the middle of June, in order to gather information in the form of a survey from those attending the festival. 

Motorists of all kinds in the southeast are being urged to stay cautious following a spike in collisions this week. This includes staying on the lookout for motorcyclists.

Tara Seel, media and public relations lead with Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI), says warmer weather brings more two-wheeled drivers out on the roads.

UPDATE: As of 7:35 pm, SaskAlert has dropped the Tornado Warning placed on the area around Redvers. They have now changed it to a Severe Thunderstorm Warning, but a tornado is no longer imminent. 

Environment and Climate Change Canada is still warning the public that a system is passing through the area that is capable of producing strong winds, large hail and localized flooding due to heavy rains.

A tornado is still possible, though, the weather agency warns. 

Updated Thursday, July 3rd at 9:26pm - Environment Canada has ended all Tornado Warnings in Westman, but several Severe Thunderstorm Warnings remain in effect for the R.M.s of Pipestone, Two Borders, Grassland and Sifton.

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Sachin Latti, an ultra-endurance athlete running 60 km daily across Canada to raise awareness for mental health, especially for first responders, veterans, and youth, may become the first person of color to run across Canada.

Latti’s participation in the Airdrie parade on July 1 was a significant moment in his cross-country journey, made possible through a connection with Councillor Tina Petrow, whom he met a year ago and reconnected with upon arriving in Calgary. Petrow facilitated the opportunity for Latti and his team to join the Canada Day celebrations.

Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Blackie region, Siksika and Vulcan County just after 6 p.m. 

They say conditions could lead to severe thunderstorms tonight, producing strong wind gusts and large hail.

Thunderstorms developing near Calgary will move eastward, and some of them may become severe. 

Go to our weather page for the latest. It also includes live radar weather tracking.

A fire in Ponteix has resulted in multiple damaged businesses. 

One business was so badly damaged, an individual on site reports that the fire department used an excavator to knock the structure down.

The same observer, who wished to remain anonymous, witnessed the fire department tear the facade of another building down in order to more effectively fight the fire inside. 

The cause of the fire has not been reported to Swift Current Online. The total extent of the damage, as well as how many buildings were affected, is also unknown. 

Premier Danielle Smith was in Okotoks on Wednesday (July 2) for a public town hall event.

Hundreds attended the event at the Viking Rentals Centre, with the line for entry stretching around the corner of the building.

Many attendees held signs critical of the UCP, including messages like "Hands off our CPP" and "Save Grassy Mountain." Supporters of Smith held signs reading "I stand with Danielle," which were distributed inside the venue.