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The City of Moose Jaw has provided another update on this year's Infrastructure Renewal Program, and it includes the long-awaited reopening of the intersection at the 0 block of Fairford Street W and 1st Avenue NW.

The intersection will be open today, weather permitting, as will the bus stop located at 1st Avenue NW and Fairford Street W. However, work is continuing on the 100 and 200 blocks of Fairford Street W. As such, the intersection at 2nd Avenue NW will remain closed until further notice. 

The annual Ponoka Stampede Parade will roll through downtown Ponoka today, June 27, starting at 10:00 a.m.

Temporary road closures will be in effect along the parade route beginning at about 9:00 a.m. and ending at approximately 12:00 p.m., immediately after the parade concludes.

The parade will begin at the Ponoka Arena Complex (4410 54th St.) and will proceed:

• North on 55th Street (from 45th Avenue to 48th Avenue)

• East on 48th Avenue (from 55th Street to 51st Street)

Alberta Health Services has issued a water quality advisory for the swim pond at Tim Horton Children’s Ranch in the Kananaskis area.

Recent testing revealed elevated levels of fecal bacteria in the water, prompting AHS to advise against swimming or wading in the pond until further notice.

Health officials warn that contact with the contaminated water could lead to gastrointestinal illness, as well as skin, ear, and eye infections.

AHS reminds the public to avoid drinking or cooking with untreated water from any natural source, as it may contain harmful organisms.

A wide load caused traffic disruptions west of Rosetown on Thursday morning after the semi hauling it ended up partially in the ditch.

The incident occurred before noon, a few miles west of town, as a semi-truck pulling a large building sank into the soft shoulder, blocking much of the highway in the process. The circumstances leading up to the incident have not been confirmed, but the load’s size and weight posed a challenge for recovery crews.

Saskatchewan MLA Doug Steele says he was concerned for a woman’s safety but never contacted police, even as concerns mounted around her immigration status, working conditions and alleged mistreatment by her employers.

Steele testified this week in a human trafficking trial involving two accused men, Mohammad Masum and Sohel Haider, both arrested in June 2023. Masum faces additional charges of sexual assault. The complainant’s identity is protected by a publication ban.

Approximately 300 copper-served customers in Kindersley have been experiencing SaskTel service outages this week, that according to the crown corporation in an update shared Thursday afternoon.

With the summer season having officially begun and Canada Day festivities upcoming, many people will be making their way to local lakes and launching their boats to enjoy the sunshine on the water. However, there are a few rules and regulations boat operators should keep in mind.  

The Saskatchewan RCMP issued a release yesterday reminding boaters that impaired boating is punishable under the Criminal Code of Canada and carry the same penalties as impaired drivers. This includes loss of license, hefty fines, and even jail time.  

Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck was in Weyburn Wednesday morning, meeting with CUPE Local 5430 Region 4 Vice President Arlene Picard. The two spoke to the media, highlighting concerns over staffing shortages in healthcare, worker burnout, and service disruptions at emergency rooms in the Weyburn area.  

The Weyburn Oilwomen Association held their 18th annual golf tournament on Friday, June 13th, one of two major fundraisers held by the organization each year, which helps them support the community.

Producers across the region continued in-crop spray applications as the weather allowed and are monitoring fields for insect and disease pressure.

Haying operations have just begun but may be delayed in some areas due to recent rainfall.

Some crop damage occurred as a result of hailstorms that moved through parts of the region. Producers are currently assessing the extent of the damage and monitoring recovery in affected crops.