Estevan

Estevan got to see an update on a new development taking place outside of town, as the Iyuhána Solar Project is being developed by Greenwood Sustainable Infrastructure in partnership with SaskPower and Ocean Man First Nation.

The project will be set up southwest of Estevan, providing a projected 100 megawatts, enough to power around 25,000 homes. The open house was the second held by Greenwood as the project has been moving forward.

Director of Corporate Affairs Devin Petteplace talks about the most recent moves they've been making.

Mother Nature has thrown a curveball at Estevan’s U15 provincial softball team, forcing organizers to postpone tryouts originally scheduled for this Sunday.

Head coach Shawn Madsen said the decision was made following a meeting, with rain and potentially snow expected over the weekend.

Karen Christine Wilhelm
1965-2025

With broken hearts, the family wishes to announce that Karen Wilhelm, late of Estevan, SK passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Estevan on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at the age of 60 years.

Karen was preceded in death by her father Robert Collier and her parents-in-law Ben and Lil Wilhelm.

The boards of Conexus Credit Union, Cornerstone Credit Union, and Synergy Credit Union have officially approved a proposal to merge, setting the stage for the creation of the largest credit union in Saskatchewan and one of the largest in Canada. 

In an interview with Discover Weyburn, Conexus board chair Ken Kosolofski said the recommendation reflects a shared commitment across all three organizations to put members first. 

With shelves running low and demand remaining high, the Salvation Army Food Bank in Estevan is turning to the community for support as the Fill the Truck Food Drive returns tomorrow. 

“This is very important,” said Ronza Reynard, community ministries director with the Salvation Army. “We really do enjoy partnering with other people and groups in our community, and so for somebody to want to partner with us and say, ‘Hey, let us help you get that food bank filled,’ we find that to be awesome.”

The provincial budget, announced on March 19th, plans for some upgrades and developments at Moose Mountain Provincial Park. The park will soon feature back country camping sites as well as upgrades to the Visitor Centre.

Tanya Lawson, the acting Executive Director for Park Operations with the Ministry of Parks, Culture, and Sport, said the two new backcountry locations are within their existing trail system and will provide an 'off the beaten path' style of camping for those who prefer a more rustic experience. 

Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he's worried about the message being sent to children after a Saskatchewan legislature member and former teacher called him a terrorist.

Speaking to reporters in Richmond, B.C., Singh said he didn't care personally about the comment but questioned why Saskatchewan Party MLA Racquel Hilbert would even say such a thing.

The City of Estevan has announced that construction of the Downtown Revitalization Project will restart later in April, in hopes of wrapping up construction by mid-October. 

In a press release sent by the City, they offered the following timeline: 

The provincial government and smaller organizations like the Saskatchewan Association for Rural Municipalities have been in discussions around how to best deal with derelict buildings in RMs, and a new piece of legislation may be the key for that.

Earlier this year, the province discussed utilizing volunteer fire departments that could use the derelict buildings for practice, clearing away the land and providing an opportunity to help them trade.

With spring rolling into the southeast, farmers are getting ready for the upcoming growing season and all the hardships and rewards that come with it. Seeding season normally happens a bit after snow melts off the ground, with farmers needing a bit of time afterwards so the ground can thaw.

Agrologist with Western Ag and southeast farmer Edgar Hammermeister says that the area isn't all uniform this spring.