Kindersley’s “Trip of the Month Lotto” returns, supporting Pathway to Wellness program

The popular Trip of the Month Lotto is back for 2025, offering the chance to win amazing trips while supporting a vital community program. Draws begin on January 31, 2025, and proceeds will directly benefit the Pathway to Wellness (P2W) initiative—a program making a lasting impact on health and wellness in Kindersley and the surrounding area.

Kindersley man to stand trial on multiple charges, including assault and weapon possession

Austin Heid, 26, will face trial on multiple charges, including assault and possession of a weapon. Heid is facing a total of 23 charges, five of which have been set for trial on June 24, 2025. The remaining 18 charges, which include offenses related to drug possession, trafficking, impaired driving, and dangerous operation of a vehicle resulting in bodily harm, have been adjourned until January 21, 2025, for further discussion regarding separate trial dates.

Heid has pleaded not guilty to the following charges, which will be addressed at the June 24, 2025, trial date:

UPDATE: Biggar RCMP respond to serious collision on Highway #14

UPDATE: Friday, Jan 10, 2025, 5:00 AM

No more delays are noted for the area looking at the Highway Hotline. 

WestCentralOnline will have any information that becomes available.

ORIGINAL: Thursday, Jan 09, 2025, 1:20 PM

Biggar RCMP are currently on the scene of a serious motor collision on Highway #14, east of Biggar, SK.

As the investigation is in preliminary stages, there is no additional details to share at this time.

Kindersley man to stand trial on multiple charges, including assault and weapon possession

Austin Heid, 26, will face trial on multiple charges, including assault and possession of a weapon. Heid is facing a total of 23 charges, five of which have been set for trial on June 24, 2025. The remaining 18 charges, which include offenses related to drug possession, trafficking, impaired driving, and dangerous operation of a vehicle resulting in bodily harm, have been adjourned until January 21, 2025, for further discussion regarding separate trial dates.

Heid has pleaded not guilty to the following charges, which will be addressed at the June 24, 2025, trial date:

WestCentralOnline Year in Review: July-December

It's time to share the top stories of 2024 from around west-central Saskatchewan. Another 365 days have passed around the area, providing numerous stories whether it be for news, sports, weather, or anything else interesting to you!

Check out the top stories from the second half of the calendar year below:


July

WestCentralOnline Year in Review: January-June

It's time to share the top stories of 2024 from around west-central Saskatchewan. Another 365 days have passed around the area, providing numerous stories whether it be for news, sports, weather, or anything else interesting to you!

January to June provided tons of great content. Check out the top stories from the first half of the calendar year below:

Tuesday night collision west of Rosetown claims life of Calgary woman

Saskatchewan RCMP media have confirmed one casualty following a highway collision west of Rosetown on Tuesday night.

"On December 24, 2024 at approximately 8:30 p.m., Rosetown RCMP received reports of a collision on Highway #7, west of Rosetown." the report stated. "Officers immediately responded. Investigation determined two semis jackknifed on the road. An SUV struck one of the semis, while other vehicles left the roadway while trying to avoid them."

Fog and ice continue to affect local roads; travel not recommended in some parts

UPDATE: Friday, Dec 27, 2024, 11:40 AM

Icy conditions are still dominating west-central highways as we move through Friday.

Winter driving conditions have been highlighted heading east all morning long, and that trend is continuing into the afternoon. Poor visibility is affecting most of the region, including Alsask to Rosetown on Highway #7 and direct highways headed north and south. 

What is your town's snow removal plan?

Snow removal activity is off and running around west-central Saskatchewan. Highway crews got going early to assist people with their morning commute, and residential snow removal equipment wasn't far behind with a big day of digging out ahead.

Find the map and plans for Kindersley, Rosetown, and Kerrobert, and links to plans for the rest of the local communities below. 


Kindersley

Kindersley operates under a priority system, starting with RED, then GREEN (except Main Street), followed by BLUE.