Last week, the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation voiced concerns over the planned cut of 80 EA positions in Saskatoon Public Schools, citing a significant shortfall in Jordan's Principle funding.

FINAL UPDATE

The weather advisory active for a majority of the region has ended. 

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• Weather advisory ended, unsafe travel conditions remain

Anyone hitting the road today might want to wait until the sun comes up. Snowplows are out in full force this morning, and you can track their work using the Highway Hotline HERE.

UPDATE: Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025, 11:50 AM

Travel is still not recommended on Highway #42 between Dinsmore and Beechy. The highway was not given the favourable update applied to Highway 342 east of Kyle, upgraded to only partly covered roads after a travel not recommended designation this morning.

During court proceedings on January 14, Matthew Rumohr was found guilty of multiple firearm-related charges. Rumohr was convicted on

• two counts, careless use of a firearm, Section 86(1), Criminal Code;
• one count, unauthorized possession of a firearm, Section 91(1), Criminal Code.

In addition to these charges, Rumohr had previously been found guilty of operating a vehicle while impaired. All charges, including the firearm-related convictions, have been adjourned for sentencing, which is scheduled for March 11, 2025.

A video out of the Crossroads Hockey League back on Saturday night has drawn the eyre of the internet.

An altercation between the Rosetown Redwings and Kerrobert Tigers went viral after a clip from their game emerged early Monday morning. 

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.

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: 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.

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:

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

• Heat busted apart by baseball hail and funnels