Estevan

A recent event saw a whole lot of money heading to Midale's Harry O Memorial Arena, with the annual MORE 200 event taking place over the weekend. That event, which stands for Midale Organization for Recreational Expansion, hosted a number of auctions and other events with the hopes of keeping the rink running.

Chelsea Toles, chairperson for MORE 2000, says it was a special year for the group.

Statistics Canada recently released a new batch of data on the housing market, and the figures for Saskatchewan are looking good. The data shows that Saskatchewan's urban housing starts increased by 96.5 per cent in the first three months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.

Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre aligned on support for new oil and gas pipelines as a matter of national security during the French language election debate Wednesday night.

Dealing with U.S. President Donald Trump was a running theme as the four main federal party leaders took the stage in Montreal for the first of two debates. Even the debate moderator Patrice Roy cited the elephant in the room as he pitched questions on immigration, affordability and Canadian identity.

Agriculture takes center stage in the Federal  Election campaign for some candidates this week . 

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture  (CFA) is holding their National Agricultural Leaders Debate on Thursday, April 17th.

CFA President Keith Currie says, like most Canadians, producers are concerned about what's happening south of the border and the plethora of executive orders that President Trump is putting in motion.

The provincial government is introducing amendments to add drugs and drug paraphernalia as street weapons. The amendment will apply to The Safe Public Spaces (Street Weapons) Act, expanding it to include fentanyl, hypodermic needles, and methamphetamine.  

The province says making the change would help to recognize the risks these items present to public safety. These amendments are a part of the government's plan to protect communities from illicit fentanyl and methamphetamine production, transportation, trafficking, and street use in the province.

The Estevan Legion marked Vimy Ridge Day with a special event to honour the sacrifices made by soldiers in the Battle of Vimy Ridge and recognize the contributions of local volunteers.

The crew at Great Canadian Oil Change is celebrating after being named the very first recipient of the new Business of the Month honour.

The initiative, launched to recognize the hardworking teams that keep local businesses running strong, comes with some tasty perks—including a pizza party courtesy of Domino’s Pizza.

“It’s awesome, it’s great that somebody nominated us,” said the store’s manager, Dallas Hala. “We feel very, very honoured that we're the first ones to win and that somebody took the time to nominate us for it as well.”

The City of Estevan is getting ready for yet another Operation Clean Sweep this spring, with city crews targeting the end of May for that action.

Their full plan is laid out on the City of Estevan's website, with the start of the work on May 20th.

On the first day of work, crews will be cleaning the North, South, East, and West entrances to the city, along with any outlying areas.

The next day, May 21st, will see those crews move into the city and work on cleaning out city-owned properties and green spaces, such as boulevards, medians, parks, and natural areas.

After a long winter, many people look forward to the spring weather. However, the season can bring some adverse reactions, as many people experience seasonal allergies that develop at the same time every year. 

In a written response, Medical Health Officer for the Saskatchewan Health Authority, Dr. Stanley Enebeli, explains that these symptoms are caused by exposure to pollens from trees, grasses, or weeds. The amount and type of pollen in the air can vary depending on the season, however, pollen count is typically higher in the warmer months. 

A Weyburn man, who has been at the centre of a growing discussion around access to long-term and respite care in Saskatchewan, is expected to be discharged today from the Weyburn Special Care Home. The Saskatchewan Health Authority has directed Fred Sandeski, who has been living at the facility under respite care, to return home, despite concerns raised by his wife and supporters about the level of care he will receive there.