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Winter's wrath continues to cause havoc on area roads.

Most of the highways are labeled as travel not recommended. Check the Highway hotline before heading out and drive with caution.

The snow warning continues for the Humboldt region with 15 - 25 cm expected.

Share your winter storm pictures by texting us 306-682-0107.

After a yesterdays snow storm, southwest Saskatchewan highways are looking rough. 

Travel is not recommended on every single road to and from Swift Current. 

The Trans-Canada Highway is listed as travel not recommended all the way from Carmichael to near Mortlach. 

Highway 4 is the same from Highway 343 to past Rosetown, as far north as Meadow Lake. 

Highway 363 is travel not recommended from Highway 4 to Old Wives. 

Highway 379 from Wymark to McMahon is also unfavourable for travel. 

Local musician Darian Folks has released another single, with an interesting development story behind it. 

The song is titled 'Drop of Time'. Folks has it out on streaming platforms and has a unique tale to tell for its creation. 

To start, he was originally trying to make up a small song for his social media. To be clear, that was what he was posting, himself making a simple song. 

"I was in the studio doing an Instagram video," said Folks. "And I just wanted to make a song. I just kind of played random tracks and it all just came together."

ROSETOWN, SK – Western Sales, one of Saskatchewan’s largest agricultural dealerships, is undertaking a major expansion with a new 97,000-square-foot facility in Rosetown. Scheduled to open in March 2025, the new building is poised to be among the largest agricultural dealerships in Western Canada. The project promises to expand services, create jobs, and bring significant economic benefits to the region.

One month ago, SaskPower was fined $840 000 regarding the death of Weyburn workers in October of 2020. The two 19-year journeypersons, Scott Bill and Cole Crooks, fell to their deaths while working in the city due to a faulty bucket truck and failure to enforce the use of safety harnesses. SaskPower was found guilty of three charges related to workplace safety violations. 

SaskPower has now filed an appeal to the charges confirmed in a statement sent by the corporation. 

As of 12:01 a.m. on Jan. 6, 2025, the hours of operation at 35 land ports of entry across Canada will be adjusted.

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced the changes Monday, calling them a collaborative effort with the United States to enhance security for both countries. The CBSA said the adjustments would also help allocate resources more efficiently by concentrating officers at busier ports of entry. This is expected to improve the processing of travellers and goods while bolstering enforcement activities.

A 26-year-old man charged after a fatal rollover on Main Street earlier this month made another appearance in Moose Jaw Provincial Court on Wednesday. 

Tyrel Cronan appeared via video from the Regina Correctional Centre and was represented in court by lawyer Merv Nidesh.  

Nidesh asked that a bail report be issued for the availability of GPS or electronic monitoring and asked for an adjournment to Dec. 2. 

As tax season approaches for most Saskatchewan residents, frustration is mounting for some due to changes introduced by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

One farmer in Unity received two separate Notices of Assessment, one for personal taxes and another related to a cooperative he is involved with. Both included a $100 penalty labelled “Failure to file electronically.” This has raised questions about the new rules and penalties for paper filers.

Former Moose Jaw Wakamow MLA Greg Lawrence pleaded guilty to assault at Moose Jaw Provincial Court on Wednesday and was sentenced to a 12-month conditional discharge. 

As part of a joint submission between Lawrence’s lawyer Merv Nidesh and Provincial Crown Prosecutor Rob Parker, Lawrence vacated his earlier not guilty plea for charages of assault and assault by choking. The assault by choking charge was withdrawn by the prosecution. 

Italy often makes it onto a travelling enthusiast’s wish list. From the Colosseum to the beautiful rolling landscape of the countryside and a cuisine loved the world over, it’s no wonder why.  

The first trip of its kind 

Residents of the Pembina Valley have an opportunity to take a trip to this legendary travel destination through the Winkler & District Chamber of Commerce.