23+ hour, 40+ min ago   (178+ words) The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) has issued a statement regarding AI social media trends that incite fear or concern. However, in the age of AI-generated videos and images, community members are being urged by MHPS not to share concerning…...

19+ hour, 45+ min ago   (425+ words) Border Paws Animal Shelter is asking the community for financial help as rising care costs and dwindling funding put increasing pressure on the Lloydminster-area facility. In a public appeal, the Lloydminster & District SPCA said the organization is facing what it…...

23+ hour, 40+ min ago   (242+ words) From courtroom decisions and criminal investigations to a rural hunting fine that sparked a much wider conversation, West Central Online readers were drawn to stories involving justice, enforcement and public safety this week. Here’s a look at the five most-read…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (239+ words) The Saskatchewan government is providing $1.3 million in capital grant funding for upgrades to group homes, respite homes and day programs across the province. In west-central and southwest Saskatchewan, funding will support projects at Wheatland Regional Centre Inc. in Rosetown, Battlefords…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago   (197+ words) A new exhibit at the Biggar Museum & Gallery is inviting visitors to see the rural Prairie landscape through a very different lens. The Truth of Film, featuring recent work by artist Kevin Hogarth, is now open in the gallery and…...

6+ day, 23+ hour ago   (395+ words) Several Saskatchewan brewers and distillers are voicing support for the province’s plan to impose a 50 per cent levy on alcohol imported from the United States. The levy is being introduced in response to what the Saskatchewan government says is a…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (474+ words) Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation reported higher net income in the second quarter of 2026, while mortgage insurance and securities activity remained strong amid continued uncertainty in global trade and geopolitics. CMHC reported net income of $465 million for the three months…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (731+ words) Alberta has put Canada’s first watercraft dip tank into operation near Medicine Hat, adding a new tool aimed at preventing invasive mussels and other aquatic species from reaching the province’s lakes, rivers and irrigation systems. The stationary system at the…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (380+ words) Cabri School has welcomed students back for the new school year, classes resuming Tuesday, Sept. 1. In an interview prior to opening day, Principal Dawn Caswell says staff worked through the final preparations to be ready when students return. "We're working…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (645+ words) From a fatal plane crash northwest of Rosetown to new water and sewer rules in Kindersley, it was another busy week across West Central Saskatchewan. A local fundraiser also reached a major milestone, Fuel Good Day is set to support…...