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A man from India was given a 12-month conditional discharge after pleading guilty to assault and sexual assault on Wednesday in Moose Jaw Provincial Court. 

Ritik Katyal appeared in court with his lawyer Merv Nidesh. In pleading guilty, Provincial Crown Prosecutor Rob Parker withdrew a charge of breaking and entering. 

Yet another winter storm is headed for Manitoba over the weekend, prompting Environment Canada to issue snowfall warnings for parts of southern Manitoba as up to 15 to 25 cm of snow is expected.

Snow will begin overnight Saturday in western Manitoba and move into eastern sections of the province by Sunday.

For most regions, snow accumulation will taper off Sunday night, but light snow may persist in eastern areas through Monday.

As of 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, regions under the warning include:

Another snowfall warning is in effect for Weyburn and much of the province. This is a week after the first snowfall warning of the season was issued for Weyburn.

Environment Canada is calling for upwards of 25 centimetres of snow to fall in some areas. The forecast for Weyburn as of 8:30 a.m. was for the snow to start in the afternoon, and to intensify overnight with winds from the east gusting up to 50 kilometres an hour. Light snow is expected to linger into Sunday with the winds picking up again, gusting up to 50 km/h from the northwest.

Grab your popcorn because the Joyland Theatre is partnering with the Town of Strathmore to bring some Christmas cheer to movie lovers.

Starting on November 30 the theatre will offer free movies to residents every Saturday starting at 2 p.m.

Jeff Larson, co-owner of the theatre says each organization has offered the fun pastime to residents for the past few years.

"They basically rent the theatre for the showing and then we let everyone in for free."

The days are getting shorter and colder, and like some residents of Saskatchewan, many species of birds are making their way to warmer climates throughout North America. 

While most migratory species have already returned to their winter homes, there are some that have decided to extend their stay in our province. 

Dr. Mitch Weegman, Ducks Unlimited Canada Endowed Chair in Wetland and Waterfowl Conservation, joined us to shed some light on these hardy animals. 

A new winter safety campaign has been launched by the Ministry of Highways with a series of new Highway Hotline ads that explain its new road condition terminology and a reminder to motorists on the importance of keeping snowplow operators and drivers safe. 

"I would like to thank everyone who checks the Highway Hotline to help them make an informed decision before they travel," Highways Minister David Marit said in a release announcing the campaign.  

SASKATCHEWAN – More cystic fibrosis (CF) patients in Saskatchewan now have access to Trikafta, a groundbreaking medication that improves lung function and quality of life.

As of November 15, the province has expanded coverage to include patients with 152 rare genetic mutations responsive to the drug. This change will extend eligibility to the majority of CF patients in Saskatchewan.

According to new public opinion research from the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA), 70 percent of Canadians admit to speeding in a residential area at least once in the last year, half say they regularly speed on the highway, and fully one in five drivers say they regularly drive well over the speed limit.

“Higher speeds reduce drivers’ reaction time and increase the risk to themselves and everyone else,” said Kristine D’Arbelles, senior director, public affairs, CAA National.

The provincial government announced Monday that more cystic fibrosis (CF) patients in Saskatchewan are now eligible for Trikafta, a medication that improves lung function.

The expanded coverage, which took effect on Nov. 15, now includes patients with one of 152 rare genetic mutations that respond to the drug. This change will cover most CF patients in the province.

The decision follows a Nov. 4 recommendation from the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health, which called on jurisdictions to expand Trikafta coverage to include these rare genetic mutations.

Another credit union merger is on the horizon in the province, this one taking in a large geographical region that spans the province, with a significant number of members.  

A joint news release from Conexus, Cornerstone and Synergy Credit Unions outlines that the institutions are exploring a potential merger. The release indicates the intent is to create a stronger, more resilient province-wide credit union that evolves with the changing needs of its members and communities.