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Maple Creek is in mourning after a house fire led to a tragic loss of life early on Wednesday morning. 

The Maple Creek and Community Fire Department responded to the call at 4:30 a.m. Fire Chief Blaine Becker and his crew arrived to find the house already engulfed in flames. 

"The roof was fully in flames, and it was spread right through the whole house," said Becker.

While they engaged in the fire, the crew was informed that one occupant of the home was missing. A search ended up locating a body in the home, confirming that the occupant was deceased. 

Saskatchewan’s provincial parks are set to host a variety of special events and programs over the next two weeks, offering something for all ages as part of the “Discover Sask Parks” initiative running from June 25 to July 9.

Visitors can enjoy classic summer activities such as camping, hiking, and swimming, along with a wide range of free events included with a valid Park Entry Permit.

The Kyle RCMP detachment responded to a variety of calls between June 19 and 26, according to their latest report released Thursday.

On June 20 at 2:35 p.m., Rosetown/Kyle RCMP assisted a member of the public with a front-counter complaint. The matter remains under investigation.

A two-vehicle collision occurred on June 22 at 11:11 a.m. on Highway 42 near Lucky Lake. No injuries were reported.

Ferdi Nelissen, Garth Asham, and their teammates were recently inducted into the Manitoba Softball Hall of Fame as members of two dominant squads: the 1983–85 Winnipeg Internationals and the 1987–89 Winnipeg Ashams. The recognition wasn’t just for individual feats, but for what they accomplished as a unit—winning provincial championships, representing Manitoba at nationals, and competing at ISC World Tournaments.

Nelissen brings the sport to life and makes you want to join a fastball team to garner memories, as he explains how that the honour meant more because it was shared. 

Steinbach City Council will be spending part of the summer reviewing a growing number of grant requests from local organizations. Many groups are citing rising costs and are appealing to the city for additional funding to continue their programs and services.

However, Deputy Mayor Michael Zwaagstra says Council must weigh each request carefully, especially as the city itself faces higher operating and infrastructure costs.

Portage la Prairie’s Kinley Cleaver is trading local courts for the national stage.

The 12-year-old Grade 7 student jets off to Langley, BC, this July 25-28, representing Winnipeg’s Attack Academy Basketball at the highly anticipated national championships. Kinley, balancing basketball with fastball, confirms hoops hold her heart as she prepares for her biggest competition yet.

"I'm definitely feeling nervous," Kinley admits candidly about the upcoming nationals. "But I'll have my team and my coaches there to support everybody, and I hope we do good."

Canada day is on a Tuesday this year, which creates a break in the middle of the week. For folks who take Monday off, this becomes an extra-long weekend. Here is how the holiday is affecting businesses. Check out our list of adjusted hours below: 

Clearspring Center: 

Noon – 5:00 pm 

Shoppers Drug Mart: 

8 am – 10 pm 

Sobeys: 

Closed Sunday, June 29th  

This year, 90 delegates from diverse backgrounds and ages have been selected from across the country for Miss Universe Canada.  

Jada Budz from Morden is one of them. 

The beauty pageant, an annual event, is Canada’s official representative in the Miss Universe competition, considered one of the world's foremost pageants. 

The Mennonite Heritage Village is once again welcoming young campers this summer as they bring back their popular Pioneer Day Camps. 

Program Coordinator Jaysa Thiessen says that with growing interest, MHV has been able to expand their camp schedule this year. 

Downtown Winkler was filled with the smell of grilled sausage burgers and the spirit of community Thursday, June 25, as Pfahl’s Drugs hosted a fundraising BBQ in support of the Winkler Fire Department. 

Supporting the firefighters that fought the wildfires  

The event, organized and cooked by Pfahl’s Drugs owner Sig Pfahl, was held to raise funds for local firefighters currently deployed up north battling wildfires.