Estevan

Voters are getting ready to hit the polls today after a month and a half of candidates pleading their case to the public. 13 candidates will be vying for a seat in council as the mayor or a councillor. 

Where to vote

The City of Estevan has arranged a few places for the public to cast their ballot. A super poll will be set up at the Church of God on 1920 Wellock Road between 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Two drive-thru polling places will be set up during Election Day. 

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the Canada carbon rebate for small businesses will be tax-free.

In a statement posted to X late Tuesday, Freeland clarified the parameters of the program after an advocacy group for small business raised concerns that the rebate would be a taxable benefit.

Dan Kelly, president and CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, posted on X soon after that post that he had received a call from Freeland, who offered "assurance" that the rebate would be tax-free.

Donald Trump's second administration is filling up with some of his most loyal supporters and many of the people landing top jobs have been critical of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and security at Canada's border.

One expert says there are not many Canadian allies, so far, in the president-elect's court.

"I don't see a whole lot of friends of Canada in there," said Fen Hampson, a professor of international affairs at Carleton University in Ottawa and co-chair of the Expert Group on Canada-U.S. Relations.

The Saskatchewan Party has announced their cabinet for their upcoming term, with the southeast seeing some new representation.

Daryl Harrison, the MLA for the Cannington constituency, will be serving as the Minister of Agriculture.

Harrison says that he's honoured to serve, bringing with him first-hand experience in the industry.

During a community forum held last week, mayoral candidates Rebecca Foord, Anthony Sernick, and Zacch Vandenhurk shared their perspectives on the importance of transparency and improving communication with residents.

Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon intervened Tuesday to end work stoppages at ports in both British Columbia and Montreal, directing the Canada Industrial Relations Board to order the resumption of all operations and move the talks to binding arbitration.

But labour experts and other groups say the minister's decision to intervene in the dispute sets a dangerous precedent that undermines workers' rights. 

The Estevan Police Service responded to a number of calls over the Remembrance Day weekend, with a few notable calls coming through.

On the 8th, police received a report of an individual receiving threats from another person, which is still under investigation.

Another report came in that afternoon of a suspicious person in a south-end mobile home park. Members attended and located the male described, telling him to move along once they found he had no reason to be there.

One man’s trash could be an animal’s treasure this fall as the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation is turning old hunting and fishing equipment into habitat land.

Director of Habitat Lands Darren Newberry says every year, the SWF collects old hunting blinds, clothing, fishing tackles, rods, reels and hooks, auctions them off, and uses the funds to purchase habitat lands for wildlife.

Voters in towns, cities and rural municipalities (RMs) across the southeast will head to the polls tomorrow, Nov. 13, with key elections throughout the region.

While many seats were filled by acclimation, the following RMs are headed to the polls:

In the RM of Argyle No. 1, voters will choose between George Howden and John Ryckman for reeve. Larry Redpath for Division 1, Krystyn Gillies for Division 3, and Sheldon Jeffrey for Division 5 were acclaimed as councillors.

Cindy Spyromilios 1956 - 2024

Cindy Ann Spyromilios (Zieglgansberger) passed away in Athens, Greece on August 11, 2024 after a long fought battle with cancer. The Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Hall Funeral Services in Estevan, with Shirley Petterson officiating. Interment will follow in the Bienfait Cemetery. Our mom loved to help animals, especially cats. In lieu of cards or flowers, remembrances can be made through contributions to the Estevan Humane Society in her name.