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Nature Saskatchewan is drawing attention to one of the province’s most unique and endangered grassland birds, the chestnut-collared longspur. 

“This is a super cool grassland specialist songbird,” explained Emily Putz, Habitat Stewardship Coordinator with Nature Saskatchewan. “They have a very bold colouring and they’re the 2025 Avian Ambassadors of Birds Canada.” 

A powerful thunderstorm swept through Weyburn Thursday night, drenching the city with the highest recorded rainfall in the province and leading to localized flooding on a number of streets. 

Environment and Climate Change Canada meteorologist Crawford Luke confirmed the storm brought 32 millimetres of rain to Weyburn, more than any other monitored location in Saskatchewan. 

“Weyburn was the winner in that sense,” Luke said. 

The South East Cornerstone Public School Division’s board has approved its 2025-26 budget, projecting a $1.5 million cash operating deficit, an amount that will be covered by the division’s accumulated surplus. The budget now awaits final approval from the Ministry of Education. 

The operators of a proposed thrift store in Swift Current are not optimistic about moving forward after a recent meeting with the city and comments from Mayor Al Bridal regarding the status of their building at 508 Cheadle Street West.

Arrest made in proactive patrol – drugs and weapons seized in Lacombe.

On June 15, at approximately 9:50 a.m., officers located a black 2017 Dodge Ram truck suspiciously parked behind a local motel.

A male occupant was found unconscious inside the vehicle and was arrested at the scene.

During the investigation and a search incidental to arrest, police located a bag containing approximately 20 grams of methamphetamine, a large hunting knife strapped to the center console, and an AR-15 replica rifle positioned next to the driver’s seat.

Portage la Prairie’s green thumbs are getting ready to show off their work as the third annual Holiday Avenue Garden Tour returns on Saturday, July 12, and this year, one stop already has a provincial award to its name.

Running from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the self-guided event features eight garden locations across the Portage area. Each stop offers something different, from sprawling rural landscapes to charming small-space designs.

Two Grade 10 students from Portage Collegiate Institute had a memorable introduction to provincial politics during a recent tour of the Manitoba Legislature in Winnipeg.

Youth councillors François Barnachea and Yuvan Ramachandran joined Portage Mayor Sharilyn Knox and Diane Van Aert, Manager of Administration, for a day at the historic building.

The group explored its grand architecture, learned about the province’s political history, and even met Premier Wab Kinew.

Lake Minnewasta hosted its annual Swim Smart event on Thursday, an event which gave lifeguarding staff at the lake the opportunity to teach the community about safe swimming practices but also have fun while doing so.  

With most provincial fire restrictions lifted as of Friday morning, Manitoba ATV riders are once again heading into the backcountry—but trail users are being urged to ride with caution and courtesy. 

Gary Hora, President of both the Woodridge ATV Sandhogs and the Manitoba ATV Association, says trails across the province are being assessed after a historic nine-week closure due to wildfire risks. 

It’s officially summer at Manitou Beach! 

So said Mayor Cheryl Hanson as she welcomed a capacity crowd to Manitou Springs Terrace for the opening concert of the Manitou Beach Busking Festival. 

On stage were Manitou Beach mainstay performing “brothers,” Brian Paul DG and Bruce Rawling, backed with the solid bass undertow of Hank “Butterdish.”