Estevan

If you’re planning to make this Saskatchewan Day long weekend truly unforgettable, Discover Estevan has got your itinerary covered, no excuses, just adventures waiting to happen! Whether you’re craving fireworks by the lake, antique tractors, heritage fairs, or rodeo thrills, there’s something for everyone. Here are some spots you simply can't miss!

You're embracing the whole southeast from Midale, Moosomin, Kisbey, Carlyle, Wawota, and Estevan, and every community’s bringing the heat.

As August begins and the Saskatchewan Day long weekend approaches, it’s a good time to brush up on the rules around backyard fires, barbecues and fireworks in Estevan.

City regulations cover everything from firepit size and placement to propane safety and permit requirements, with fines possible for violations.

These rules are outlined in Estevan’s Fire Prevention Bylaw (Bylaw No. 2004-1666), which applies to all open-air fires, propane use and firework displays within city limits.

The move is part of the Canola Council of Canada's new strategic framework, 'Canola Forward: A Strategic Framework for 2025-2030.'

The news came in a press release announcing the new framework. Chris Davison, president & CEO, says the framework is focused on priorities identified by the Canadian canola industry and is aligned to help the industry seize emerging opportunities while navigating changing industry and trade dynamics.

Verity Developments is hosting an open house at the Nicholson Centre (701 Souris Ave) today at 4 PM to discuss their proposed apartment project on North Wellock Road, which requires rezoning and infrastructure upgrades.

The project involves rezoning land currently designated for single-family homes to allow multi-unit apartments. Construction could start this fall, pending approvals. The proposal also includes consolidating lots and upgrading sanitary services and traffic lanes.

In Loving Memory of
Terrance Alfred Kvamme
August 15, 1959 – July 28, 2025

It is with broken hearts that our family announces the sudden passing of Terrance ”Terry” Kvamme on Monday, July 28, 2025 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Estevan, SK at the age of 65 years. He was a wonderful husband and a loving father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend, and will forever be loved and remembered by everyone who knew him.

A tactical police team was called to an Estevan hotel on July 31 after reports that someone in one of the rooms may have had a firearm.

The Estevan/Weyburn Joint Tactical Support Team assisted patrol officers at the hotel on the 1100 block of 3rd Street. Neighbouring rooms were evacuated as a precaution.

Police entered an upstairs room but did not locate any suspects. A search warrant was later executed on the room, and several items were seized. No firearms were found.

Saskatchewan is preparing for the long weekend, which is coming up soon, with plenty of people hoping to get some relaxation in and see some beautiful weather in the forecast. While that may appear ideal at first, the current conditions may change drastically over the next few days.

Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorologist Crawford Luke says that, looking generally at the weekend, conditions will be average.

Southeast Saskatchewan experienced a mix of scattered showers and hail over the past week, but despite some localized rainfall, producers say more consistent moisture is needed to protect crops and support livestock as temperatures climb, according to the latest crop report from the Ministry of Agriculture.

Producers are hoping for continued rainfall to help lessen the impact of anticipated heat on crop yields, support hayland regrowth, and improve pasture conditions for livestock.

Unionized workers at Canada Post are entering their final day to vote on the Crown corporation's latest contract offer.

Voting is set to wrap up today at 5 p.m., with results expected to be shared shortly after.

The offer includes wage hikes of about 13 per cent over four years but also adds part-time workers that Canada Post has said are necessary to keep the postal service afloat.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has urged the roughly 55,000 postal service workers it represents to reject the proposal.

Canada was hit with 35 per cent tariffs on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump followed through on his threat to increase the duties if Ottawa didn't make a trade deal.

The White House has said the tariffs would not affect goods compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade, commonly known as CUSMA.

Prime Minister Mark Carney had tempered expectations of an agreement by Friday, saying Ottawa will only agree to a deal "if there's one on the table that is in the best interests of Canadians."