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A collective effort has seen a strong start to a three-phase project for Garden Valley School Division's Pine Ridge Elementary School (PRES). 

A three phase project

Parent Advisory Council (PAC) chair Keir Froese outlines the plans.  

The mobile men's health clinic, the MAN VAN, is at the Ponoka Stampede today. 

The Prostate Cancer Centre’s MAN VAN, Canada’s first mobile men’s health clinic will be in Ponoka today, offering free health checks that could save lives.

The mobile clinic will be set up from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. across from the Ponoka Stampede Grounds at the trade show, located at 4410 54th St.

The MAN VAN provides free PSA (prostate-specific antigen) blood tests for men aged 40 to 70, helping detect signs of prostate cancer early.

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.

With Canada Day celebrations just around the corner, Alberta RCMP is reminding residents to enjoy the holiday responsibly and avoid impaired driving.

The warning comes with a sobering reminder: during last year’s Canada Day long weekend, seven people were killed in road-related incidents in RCMP jurisdictions, and 101 impaired drivers were taken off the roads.

Impaired driving remains a major issue in Alberta. According to MADD Canada, one in five drivers involved in fatal collisions have been drinking.

The Southeast Techhub (SETH), based in Estevan, is expanding its impact with the launch of the Rural Innovation Startup Ecosystem (RISE), a unique incubator program designed to support entrepreneurship and technology startups in rural communities across southeast Saskatchewan.

In the week of June 15th to 22nd, the Weyburn Police Service response to 120 calls for service. Here are some of the notable events from the week with follow up from Deputy Police Chief Shane St. John.

A total of 15 calls were made regarding mental health and wellbeing checks. Four of these incidents resulted in people being transported to the hospital for further care and assessment. Three separate incidents saw adults found to have overdosed and transported to the hospital. 

Saskatchewan students heading to college or university this fall can now apply for financial support through the province’s student aid program.

Applications for the 2025-26 Saskatchewan Student Aid Fund opened this week, offering access to provincial and federal grants, loans, bursaries and loan forgiveness programs. The program is designed to help eligible students cover the cost of their education and related expenses.

Shania Twain is currently on tour across Canada, coming to Moose Jaw on July 7 as we gave a pair of tickets away, and in the midst of the concert series the Canadian music legend announced through her foundation that they would be helping the hungry through a major donation.

The Healthy Beaches program has restarted this week in Saskatchewan, with water sampling underway at select local beaches. Results are expected later this week, allowing residents to check water quality before heading out.

The program monitors water quality at recreational beaches across the province, providing accurate information to help protect beachgoers and ensure a safe, enjoyable experience.

A local man was recently awarded the prestigious Lieutenant Governor's Heritage Award to recognize the restoration of a historic building, which took more than two decades to transform.

Hildor Braun, owner of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, Hangar #3, located at the Swift Current Airport, was presented the award last Wednesday in Regina.