Estevan

Fishing has been open for a while in Saskatchewan, with anglers taking the time to float along the province's lakes and rivers, seeing what they can catch. 

Mitchell Thorarinson, a fisheries biologist with the Ministry of Environment, talks about the season so far and how anglers have been faring.

"Everything's looking good, I've had no complaints so far, looks like everybody's having lots of luck."

Fish populations seem to be at decent levels, as Thorarinson says they keep an eye on those with evaluations throughout the year.

Prime Minister Mark Carney's chief of staff and the country's top public servant will be responsible for maintaining an ethics screen preventing him from making decisions that benefit his former employer, says a disclosure issued by the office of the ethics commissioner on Friday.

A new poll by Leger has found that Quebec residents are the happiest in Canada.

The web survey of nearly 40,000 Canadians found that Quebecers rated their happiness at an average of 72.4 out of 100, which is well above the national average.

New Brunswick followed Quebec with an average of 70.2, while Manitoba and Prince Edward Island finished at the bottom of the list. 

Mississauga, Ont. had the highest happiness rating of the 10 largest cities, while Toronto was lowest. 

Montreal finished second in the category.

Saskatchewan’s minimum wage will rise to $15.35 per hour on Oct. 1.

The province’s minimum wage is calculated using an indexation formula that gives equal weight to changes in the Consumer Price Index and the average hourly wage in Saskatchewan.

Gary Joseph Henton
1959 – 2025


It is with heavy hearts that the family of Gary Henton announce his passing at home while being held in the loving arms of family on July 9, 2025 in Estevan, Sask. at the age of 66 years.

The Estevan Bruins have completed a significant trade with the Battlefords North Stars, acquiring star forward Rylan Williams, defencemen Logan Goodwin and Alex Scheck, plus future considerations. In return, the North Stars received the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) rights to forward Kent Moors.

Williams, a top-performing forward from Kyle, Saskatchewan, comes off a strong season with 42 points in 50 games. Known for his blend of power and finesse, he is expected to be a major offensive force for the Bruins this season.

Environment Canada's previous special air quality statement has been upgraded to a warning as smoke is piling into the southeast today.

A cold front is pushing smoke from the wildfires in northern Saskatchewan towards the southeast, with that settling into the air as temperatures are well below seasonal today.

We take a lot of advance equipment for granted these day. Farming has come a long way since people had to tend to their fields by hand in southeast Saskatchewan. However, every now and then, a reminder of where we came from and how we processed our food will help us appreciate the food that we have today. 

That's the goal of the annual Threshermen's Reunion event in Frobisher, set for this Sunday July 13. 

A recent traffic initiative saw officers from across the province in Estevan earlier this week as officers checked to make sure people were driving safely.

On July 7th, Saskatchewan RCMP conducted a proactive traffic safety initiative, involving officers from the Carnduff and Estevan RCMP detachments, the Saskatchewan RCMP’s Combined Traffic Services in Estevan, the Estevan Police Service, and conservation officers and members from the highway patrol through the Provincial Protective Service Branch.

A celebration of recovery and connection brought together alumni, families, and staff at St. Joseph’s Addiction Recovery Centre in Estevan as they hosted their third annual alumni barbecue earlier this month.

The event welcomed approximately 250 people, a significant growth from previous years. Organizers say the day was about much more than food and games. It was about community, connection, and celebrating lives reclaimed from addiction.