Stock image of a cougar used for general awareness. A cougar spotted near Webb last week has prompted renewed attention on wildlife safety across the southwest. The sighting, shared widely on social media, led residents to ask whether conservation officers were aware of the animal’s presence. Officials have confirmed they are monitoring activity in the region and continue to follow up on any specific reports they receive. Although cougar encounters are uncommon, the province

The Saskatchewan RCMP has issued a province‑wide warning after a sharp rise in fatal motor vehicle collisions, including several in the Southwest region. Between July 10 and 21, RCMP officers responded to 12 fatal collisions resulting in 17 deaths across Saskatchewan. The detachment areas most affected include: Maple Creek: 3 fatalities Swift Current Rural/Morse: 1 fatality Both areas are part of the highway network used daily by Gull Lake residents. Half of the collisions du

A province‑wide scam continues to circulate across Saskatchewan, with residents receiving fraudulent text messages claiming to be from Saskatchewan Provincial Court or Saskatchewan Traffic Court. The messages accuse recipients of committing a traffic violation and attempt to appear legitimate by including: a police officer’s name a judge’s name a court case reference number a supposed court date One clear red flag: the texts do not include a court location, which legitimate n

Storm clouds over Kiaskus Trail last night. A tornado warning was issued at 9:14 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15 for parts of southwestern Saskatchewan, including Tompkins and Piapot. Meteorologists tracked a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a possible tornado as it moved east at roughly 40 km/h. The warning was lifted around 9:56 p.m. after the storm passed through Carmichael. Key Impacts The system crossed the Gull Lake region and the Trans‑Canada Highway, prompting loca

Swift Current Rural RCMP are investigating damage to a vehicle window caused by an unknown projectile in Gull Lake. The incident occurred during the overnight hours of June 27th, between approximately 12:00 and 1:30 a.m., and remains under investigation. File: 2026‑896252 If you have information — or if your home or business cameras captured anything unusual — please contact Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑222‑8477. Gull Lake Events

A new plaque has been added to the roadside memorial west of Webb to honour the 22 men who died in the 1980 CPR Prairie Steel Gang bus crash—the deadliest highway accident in Saskatchewan history and one of the worst in Canada. The addition provides more historical detail for the many travellers who stop at the site each year. Remembering the 1980 Crash On May 28, 1980, a westbound car crossed into the path of a school‑type bus carrying 30 CPR track workers. The impact rolled