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Unity RCMP responded to a range of calls between Sept. 9 and 15, including reports of stolen property, mental health concerns, and a truck fire.

Police are investigating the theft of a truck and a complaint of an individual damaging residential property. Several theft complaints were also received during the week, though officers said there was insufficient evidence to proceed.

Members carried out three wellbeing checks and responded to three Mental Health Act complaints, speaking with those involved.

The Airdrie Public Library (APL) is currently holding a garage sale to sell items in the old library that won't be making the move to the new one.

The garage sale started yesterday and runs until the end of the day Friday. Those interested can visit the library from 3- 6 p.m.

Jamie Moorhouse, the donor engagement champion for the APL, explained that this is a great opportunity for anybody who wants a piece of the old library.

Fuel Good Day kicked off in Swift Current and the rest of the Pioneer Co-op region with a barbecue at the Wheatland Mall gas bar. 

Members of the Pioneer Co-op Board were on hand, grilling up smokies and handing them out to everyone who stopped by. All the proceeds from the barbecue were going back into food programs for the Chinook School Division, the Hily Trinity School Division, and Kyle School. 

Uli Cartman, board chair for the Pioneer Co-op, was decked out in his finest Hawaiian shirt, grilling up a storm next to the car wash. 

Rosetown Central High School’s cross country team had a strong showing at a meet in Langham on Tuesday.

Competing on a challenging course against a large field of runners, Harper and Jordan both finished in second place, while teammate Luke secured ninth place.

“All runners had a great run,” the school said in a social media post, highlighting the team’s efforts and sportsmanship.

The Rosetown Central Royals continue to build momentum this season as they compete against other schools across the region.

With files from Phil Heilman

The Wilkie Museum is winding down its 2025 tourism season after a busy summer of fundraising, community events, and facility upgrades.

The year began with the Hometown Raffle, with tickets sold at local businesses and during the Museum Car Show and Canada Day celebrations. The events and raffle raised nearly $6,000, which was immediately invested in improvements to the museum.

A single-vehicle rollover in the Rural Municipality of Chesterfield left one driver with minor injuries on Monday evening.

The collision occurred at a gravel intersection when a pickup truck rolled several times. The driver was wearing a seatbelt and the vehicle’s airbags deployed, helping to prevent serious injury. Emergency responders, including the CEN volunteer fire department, RCMP and EMS, attended the scene. The driver was transported by EMS for evaluation.

No additional information has been released at this time.

A southwest man has begun a substantial jail sentence after his sentencing this past summer on charges of sexual interference and provoking fear in a justice system participant. 

Julian Lavallee pleaded guilty and was sentenced by Judge O'Hanlon on the pair of charges in Swift Current Provincial Court on June 4.

The 39-year-old received a three-year jail sentence on one count and a 60-day sentence to be served consecutively on the second count.

My Life with the Walter Boys film crew will be in High River today (Sept. 17). 

Crews will be filming both interior and exterior scenes at 111 3 Avenue SW. 

Parking restrictions will be in place until tonight at 10 p.m., along the south side of the Highwood Centre and in the 4th Avenue gravel lot.  

Drivers can also expect intermittent traffic control on 3 Avenue SW between Macleod Trail and 1 Street SW between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. 

Residents of Kindersley came together Sunday to honour the legacy of Terry Fox, raising $4,410 for cancer research during this year’s local run.

The event, held on a sunny afternoon, celebrated the determination and courage that Fox exemplified during his Marathon of Hope in 1980. “All I can say is, if there’s any way I can get out there and finish it, I will,” Fox had said when forced to end his run early due to illness.

The Winkler Police Service is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying several individuals connected to an ongoing investigation.

Police shared photos of the people in question on social media, noting they are considered persons of interest who may be able to provide information regarding a theft.

The service emphasized that the images are being released for identification purposes only and that the individuals pictured may or may not be responsible for the crime.