Estevan

As spring thaw continues to reveal some of the worst wear and tear on Saskatchewan’s roads, residents are making their voices heard in CAA Saskatchewan’s annual Worst Roads campaign. 

Construction crews will be back at work this month as the construction on 4th Street for the Downtown Revitalization Project will continue with sidewalks and streets needing to be finished up. That work includes a final surface on the roadway, finished sidewalks on the 1100 and 1200 blocks, and new trees along the road.

Mayor Tony Sernick reminds people to be cautious of construction on the road this summer.

The Estevan and District Music Festival wrapped up another successful season, highlighting musical and theatrical talent from across the region — and sending five students on to the provincial level. 

A southeast resident was recently mentioned during the legislature session in Regina, and our local MLA took the time to talk about him during the session.

Lori Carr introduced Brian Crossman to the gathered MLAs and the gallery, after Crossman had called her saying he'd be in town that day.

Carr says that he's done a lot for the southeast community.

Winsome Kind, the talented husband and wife duo of Leora Joy Perrie and Scott Perrie, have just released their latest album, Mantras For A Magical Life. The album, released on April 4, 2025, offers a collection of nine uplifting tracks designed to inspire and promote mindfulness through positive affirmations and soothing melodies.

Manitoba Pork celebrated its 60th anniversary during its annual meeting and industry banquet Thursday in Winnipeg. Producers, processors and various stakeholders gathered at the Fairmont for the day full of meetings which was capped by an evening gala. There are currently 188 registered producers in the province, representing 608 farms and 22,000 full-time equivalent jobs. 

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising that a government led by him would use the notwithstanding clause to override Charter rights to implement his tough-on-crime agenda — something no prime minister has ever done.

Poilievre was campaigning in Montreal on Monday, where he announced he would pass a law to allow judges to impose consecutive life sentences in cases of multiple murders. The Supreme Court of Canada ruled in 2022 that imposing consecutive life sentences violates an offender's Charter rights.

The Estevan community helped out a local organization by coming out to support a food drive last week put on by Golden West. The Fill The Truck Food Drive was held at the Southern Plains Co-op, with a truck donated by Murray GM for the event.

The food and cash donations raised went towards helping out the Salvation Army Food Bank in Estevan, with Community Ministries Director Ronza Reynard thrilled with the results.

Estevan police responded to 47 calls for service over the weekend, ranging from disturbances to a vehicle fire and a reported hit and run.

EPS assisted Estevan Fire Rescue with a vehicle fire on a residential property in the south end of the city. No injuries were reported.

A hit and run was reported at a business in the northeast area of the city and remains under investigation.

Police received a call expressing concern about a dog left in a vehicle for an extended period of time. The vehicle had left the area before officers arrived.

The Estevan Recreational Dance Club’s season has officially come to an end, finishing on a high note with two sold-out performances.

“I’m very proud of all the dancers for performing on that stage and having an absolute blast,” said Brooke Wilson, head instructor and director of the Estevan Recreational Dance Club. “It was so much fun as their instructor to watch them on stage and to just celebrate them and all of their hard work.”