Estevan’s CF community celebrates Trikafta expansion as a major breakthrough

The expansion of Trikafta, a life-saving drug for those living with cystic fibrosis (CF), is being celebrated as a monumental step forward in improving lives. With the medication now covered for a broader range of patients, local CF advocate Kasey McIntyre is reflecting on what this means for families like hers.

Dave Elliott embraces council role with humor and determination

Dave Elliott is embracing his new role on city council with a blend of humor and determination. As he prepares for his official swearing-in ceremony, Elliott is already focused on how he can best serve his community.

When asked about his initial reaction to being elected, Elliott candidly admitted, "I thought, this is either going to be really great or I'm an idiot."

Fava's Friday Trivia

UPDATE: Angela Bresciana won the $25 gift card. (Clifford)

FAVA'S FRIDAY TRIVIA with Toe Bean Co: What is the name of a fictional dog that is big and red? Winner will be announced at 8:40.

Text your guess right now (306) 636-6106 for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Toe Bean Co!

Get a FREE COOKIE for your pet with your purchase when you stop by the store today - even if you got the answer wrong!

RECAP: THANK YOU southeast Saskatchewan for feeding the hungry with Blow Away Hunger!

Yesterday, YOU, the community, came out and supported food banks all over the southeast by donating non-perishable items and cash for the Blow Away Hunger Food Drive! Southern Plains Co-op locations in Estevan, Carlyle and Oxbow participated in the 12-hour event that saw the community give to the less fortunate. 

Identifying the biggest yield robbers for canola in 2024

2024 will go down as the year of canola disease.

That is according to Curtis Rempel, Vice President of Crop Production and Innovation with the Canola Council of Canada. Rempel says diseases were primarily root and lower stem. He notes this was partially due to the wet and cool conditions felt in large parts of the Prairies.

"For a lot of stubble-borne fungi, which are primarily disease-causing organisms, they are all fungal-related," explains Rempel. "The cool, damp conditions really allow the fungus to take off."

Former Moose Jaw MLA receives conditional discharge for assault

Former Moose Jaw Wakamow MLA Greg Lawrence pleaded guilty to assault at Moose Jaw Provincial Court on Wednesday and was sentenced to a 12-month conditional discharge. 

As part of a joint submission between Lawrence’s lawyer Merv Nidesh and Provincial Crown Prosecutor Rob Parker, Lawrence vacated his earlier not guilty plea for charages of assault and assault by choking. The assault by choking charge was withdrawn by the prosecution. 

Few incidents reported as storm swept through Estevan

A stormy Wednesday kept most people indoors, leading to a relatively quiet day for the Estevan Police Service, with only a few calls keeping officers busy.

A motor vehicle collision was reported at the intersection of Perkins Street and 4th Avenue. No injuries were reported, and both vehicles were able to drive from the scene. Drivers exchanged information and were advised to report the collision to SGI. No further police involvement was necessary.