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RCMP arrested a man as part of a check to ensure he was following court-ordered release order conditions at a residence in Oxbow earlier this week.

On June 25, Carnduff RCMP conducted a check of a male’s residence, as was permitted as part of his conditions.

During the search, officers located and seized approximately 26 grams of methamphetamine, 22 pharmaceutical-style pills, about 10 grams of a white powder sent for further testing, and trafficking paraphernalia.

RCMP arrested 61-year-old Timothy Irwin at the residence, charging him with:

Five school-based stories on the list this week with the final bell earlier this week sending students into summer.

For Grade 12 students, they are entering the real world instead of a new grade, as a big congratulations goes out to the Class of 2025!

Check out the top school related stories from the past week below, and another collection from the week in the related articles section below:

Saskatchewan coal power plants have their workers buzzing with excitement now that the province has confirmed they'll be extending the plants' lifetimes past 2030. Despite a federal initiative to close those by 2030, the provincial government stated in a letter to SaskPower employees that coal power would remain a segment of Saskatchewan's power production strategy into the future.

Ken Hoste, the assistant business manager with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 2067, talks about his reaction to those power plants staying online.

The Lacombe Police Service is alerting the community to a recent increase in bicycle thefts across the city. 

Officers have responded to a significant rise in reports of stolen bicycles over the past few weeks. 

Police say bicycle thefts are often crimes of opportunity, and they are encouraging all bike owners to take proactive steps to help reduce the risk. 

Tornadoes ripped through the southeast last week, with stormchasers following a few touchdowns in farmers' fields in the area. Those fields saw emergence a while ago and are now in the growing stage, meaning these plants are vulnerable to the heavy winds, hail, and more that come from a tornado.

Local Agrologist Edgar Hammermeister says that, as far as he's heard, damage to any farmyard thanks to the tornadoes has been limited.

Saskatchewan residents are being reminded to take stock of their insurance coverage as June 28 marks National Insurance Awareness Day.

The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) and the Insurance Councils of Saskatchewan (ICS) are encouraging individuals, families and business owners to review their insurance policies to ensure their needs are met and their assets are properly protected.

Saskatchewan’s Crown Corporations collected $551 million in 2024-25, down from $578 million the year prior. 

This year, the province decided to release all crown corporation annual reports at once instead of gradually over the course of a week as seen in years previous. The Saskatchewan NDP has taken issue with this, saying the provincial government is trying to bury bad news.  

The Frontier Days Parade has once again wowed Swift Current with floats, tractors, classics and more!

Kids lined the way at Elmwood Park, darting out to pick up candy, with parents slowing their roll when needed. 

Official vehicles from MP Jeremy Patzer, MLA Everett Hindley, Swift Current mayor Al Bridal, as well as the local RCMP, Fire Department, and Ambulance service all joined in the procession. 

Anyone who missed it can find the livestream video on the Country 94.1 Facebook page. 

Environment Canada issued a special weather statement Saturday morning warning residents in central Saskatchewan to be alert for funnel clouds developing throughout the afternoon and early evening.

The advisory cites a low pressure system creating favourable conditions for weak rotation beneath rapidly growing clouds and isolated thunderstorms. While these funnel clouds typically pose little threat near the ground, officials caution that some could intensify into landspout tornadoes.

The Portage Learning and Literacy Centre celebrated its 2025 Graduation and Achievement Ceremony Thursday afternoon at Stride Place, in partnership with the Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology (MITT) Adult Learning Centre program.

A diverse group of determined students marked the completion of their high school education, each one stepping forward with hope and vision for the future.