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The Mennonite Heritage Village (MHV) Museum in Steinbach was left with a damaged fence and soggy gardens after last week’s heavy rainfall. Thankfully, their historic buildings and Village Centre were spared from flooding. 

Executive Director Robert Goertzen says the museum’s pond is tied into Steinbach’s creek and drainage system, which swelled quickly with the downpour. 

A 26-year-old Gretna man is facing multiple charges after police attempted a traffic stop in Winkler on the evening of September 7th.

Around 8:40 p.m., officers on patrol observed a vehicle turning onto Main Street, accelerating loudly and emitting a large cloud of black smoke. When police attempted to pull the vehicle over, the driver refused to stop, accelerated through a stop sign, and led officers on a brief pursuit.

Warehouse, distribution and transportation workers at Sobeys Rocky View Distribution Centre near Balzac may strike as of 3:01 p.m. on Thursday, September 18, Teamsters Local Union 987 said Wednesday.

The union, which represents some 251 individuals employed at the facility, said it issued a 72-hour strike notice on Monday after the employer issued a lockout notice. The distribution hub is formally known as Sobeys Capital Inc. Rocky View Retail Support Centre.

SaskEnergy is introducing a new Heating Affordability Program (HAP), helping homeowners facing financial barriers lower their heating costs. Their new furnace replacement program will provide new high-efficiency furnaces to eligible income-qualified households, free of charge. 

Older, lower-efficiency heating equipment results in higher energy bills as more fuel is used to provide the same amount of heat as a high-efficiency model. With a new high-efficiency furnace, customers can save up to $650 on natural gas and energy costs every year.  

A tail end summer storm that swept through Regina and surrounding areas is being called one of the most significant of the summer for auto-related insurance claims. 

As of Monday afternoon, SGI reported more than 513 auto claims linked to the storm, which hit communities including Regina, Pilot Butte, Emerald Park, and Balgonie. The damage includes vehicles impacted by hail and flooding, according to Heather Hubic, SGI's Manager of Media Relations. 

The Grande Prairie Fire Department received a $51,997 grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada® during a cheque presentation on September 16, 2025, towards life-saving equipment. 

Rocky View County (RVC) Council has approved a new Municipal Development Plan (MDP). The plan will guide how the County grows and develops over the next 20 years. 

According to RVC, the newly approved MDP replaces the previous plan, referred to as the ‘County Plan,’ and introduces a forward-looking, community-specific approach to development. The plan sets out clear objectives and policies governing land use, infrastructure, services, and environmental stewardship, all grounded in public feedback and best planning practices.

The fourth annual Wheatland County Food Bank's Community Wide Food Drive took place over the weekend.

The Food Bank gave out tags to residents and encouraged them to put food out on their doorsteps on Saturday (Sept. 13) morning.

Executive director of the Wheatland County Food Bank, Lynette Aschenbrenner, explained why the event is important.

The Weyburn Police Service responded to two thefts from local businesses last Monday. The first incident involved a woman stealing medication from a store. Deputy Chief Shane St. John says the woman involved was not a first-time offender, however, no charges were laid. 

“It's been happening off and on with this individual for some time. They figured the best option in this situation, knowing the circumstances of it, which I won't get into here, is just to ban that person from the store.” 

Regardless of shifting policies around immigration intake and accompanying funding mechanisms, the Prairie Gateway Settlement Services (formerly the Humboldt Regional Newcomer Center), has carried on in a rock steady fashion over the last year in providing quality service to new settlers in the area. As part of its reporting at the Annual General Meeting on September 15 in its new offices at 606 9th St. in Humboldt, the number is showing the highest new to region clients in the organization's history.