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New alert system looks to give residents upper hand when emergent situations arise

A new emergency alert system is geared at saving lives in and around Yorkton.

The app is designed to give residents alerts for anything from thunderstorms to snow clearing. (Brady Lang / CTV News)

Chuckwagons, RCMP musical ride set to return to Yorkton

Ten years after pulling back the reins on chuckwagon races in Yorkton, they are back.

The Yorkton Tribal Council gave the Yorkton Exhibition Association a $20,000 cheque for the event. (Brady Lang / CTV News)

Churchbridge, Langenburg students get financial 'reality check' thanks to local credit union

Churchbridge Credit Union hosted a "Reality Check" Wednesday, which gives students real-life experience in a controlled setting.

Churchbridge Credit Union hosted a "Reality Check" event to help students learn about finances. (Brady Lang/CTV News)

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'All it takes is one': Sask. RCMP partner with Washington police to publicize disappearance of Mekayla Bali

Saskatchewan RCMP and the Washington State Patrol announced a collaboration of efforts to locate Mekayla Bali, who was 16-years-old when she was last on April 12, 2016 in Yorkton.

As part of the Homeward Bound program, two semi trailers were decorated with age adapted photos of Mekayla Bali as well as contact information. (Courtesy: Saskatchewan RCMP)

'Deaf Shame to Deaf Same': Art exhibit aims to destigmatize hearing loss

A new art exhibit at the George Bothwell Library is hoping to examine and remove the feeling of shame associated with people who are deaf and hard of hearing.

Students in Winston Knoll’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program helped create an art installation inspired by deaf identity at the George Bothwell Library. (Allison Bamford/CTV News Regina)

'Brings things to a halt': Manitoba's Duck Mountain sees May Long standstill

For those looking to hop the border into Manitoba for their camping seasons, it started off on the wrong foot for Duck Mountain Provincial Park.

Heavy rain and soggy conditions from spring snowfall has created flood-like conditions in Duck Mountain Prov. Park, Man. (BradyLang/CTVNews)

City of Regina developing guidelines on cell tower locations

Nearly everyone relies on cellphones but no one wants a cell tower in front of their house. The City of Regina is now developing guidelines on where cell towers can be located, after residents in two Regina neighbourhoods voiced strong opposition to proposed towers near their homes.

Regina residential retrofit rebate program under consideration

The City of Regina is considering implementing a rebate program to encourage energy saving and emissions reducing upgrades to residential homes.

Semi-truck driver killed in rollover near Meadow Lake

A 48-year-old semi-truck driver was killed in in a rollover near Meadow Lake on Tuesday.

Sask. optometrist's remote clinics helping bring eye care to First Nations communities

A Saskatchewan optometrist is helping improve accessibility to optical care in rural areas by offering remote clinics.

Trudeau thanks Sask. COVID-19 researchers 'on behalf of 38 million Canadians'

The Prime Minister toured the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization, which is working to develop a COVID-19 vaccine.

New murder charges laid in connection to 2021 death: Regina police

A second person is facing murder charges after a man was found dead in a Regina home during a fire investigation in December, the Regina Police Service (RPS) said in a release.

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By now it's as predictable as the calls for thoughts and prayers: A mass shooting leaves many dead, and wild conspiracy theories and misinformation about the carnage soon follow. Within hours of Tuesday's school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, another rash began as internet users spread baseless claims about the man named as the gunman and his possible motives.

Crime scene tape surrounds Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, May 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

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