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Grunthal resident Carla Campbell recently had the opportunity to attend the Canadian Association of Fairs and Exhibitions (CAFE) 100th-anniversary convention in Toronto, a trip she described as "amazing." The event, which took place earlier this month, was a significant milestone for CAFE, marking a century of supporting fairs and festivals across Canada.

At Portage Collegiate Institute (PCI), English teacher Joe Wermie has created a space where students can explore their love for writing outside of the classroom's formal structure. The PCI Writers Club, which Wermie founded, currently has 11 members ranging from Grade 9 - 11 and has become an outlet for students who may not fit into more traditional groups like sports teams. The club allows non-athletic students to connect through their shared interest in writing, giving them the freedom to experiment with different forms of self-expression.

The fourth annual Simplot Potato Grower Awards Banquet took place Thursday night and Simplot agronomy manager Scott Graham says it acknowledges and shows appreciation to their growers on an annual basis and to just have a fun evening with everybody out. About 200 people showed up and 44 farms were represented.

The Swift Current Rural RCMP is investigating a string of targeted crimes committed towards an individual living in Cabri.

Since 2019, the elderly victim has been harassed and assaulted during numerous incidents.

Police say the most recent occurrences have escalated with the victim being shot at by a pellet gun and injured twice in the process by pellets since April of 2024.

Prior incidents include eggs thrown at their garage, soup, minnows, and oil thrown on their truck, and “Village idiot” spray painted on the garage and water tank.

UPDATE 2:38 p.m: Environment Canada has ended their snowfall warning for Moose Jaw.

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Environment Canada issued a continuation of the snowfall warning for Moose Jaw just after 4:30 a.m. on Sunday.

The city is expected to see light snows today, with the total amount from the system that first arrived in the area on Saturday expected to reach 15 to 25 cm.

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. 

Saturday's constant snowfall in southwest Saskatchewan has taken a toll on road conditions.

According to the Highway Hotline as of 10:20 p.m. on Saturday, travel on six highways in the region is not being recommended.

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Travel conditions are rapidly deteriorating across west central Saskatchewan as heavy snowfall and drifting snow continue to impact the region. Authorities are advising against travel in many areas, including Rosetown, Macklin, Unity, and Wilkie, where road conditions have become increasingly treacherous.

While a previous snowfall warning ended Saturday evening, Airdrie drivers are still advised to be cautious on the roads.

As the snow continues to fall in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan's Highway Hotline shows just after 7 p.m. on Saturday that travel is not recommended on Highway 1 between Mortlach and Regina.

Travel is also not recommended on Highway 2 between Moose Jaw and Tuxford to the north, and Moose Jaw and Bushell Park to the south.

Travel is not recommended on Highway 363 between Moose Jaw and Old Shamrock, and travel is not recommended on Highway 301, or Highways 39 and 339.